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‘Made at Bedfordshire’ exhibition celebrates ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ research
The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has opened an interactive exhibition on the Luton campus to showcase the value and breadth of its research.
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Council pilots new alcohol helpline thanks to ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ research
A new alcohol helpline has been launched for locals by Luton Council, based on the findings from research conducted by the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.
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Child victims of trafficking share their experiences in new research
A new interim report published today (21st July) by the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, Sheffield Hallam ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ and ECPAT UK has exposed the experiences of young victims of modern slavery, highlighting UK immigration procedures and prolonged social care and criminal justice processes – which many describe as being worse than human trafficking.
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Professor helps flourish Forestry England & EcoSikhUK partnership
A professor at the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has helped to facilitate a new community partnership between environmental organisations EcoSikhUK and Forestry England.
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Excellence in Research Award retained by Bedfordshire
Following an eight year review, the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has retained the HR Excellence in Research Award for its commitment to the long-term career development of researchers.
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Academic awarded grant to investigate English communication in HE classrooms
A ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ academic has been awarded a grant of £250,000 to investigate effective English communication in Higher Education.
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Researchers find English care system needs to get better at providing safe accommodation and support for care leavers into adulthood
In the first large-scale statistical analysis of young peoples’ exit from the care system (either residential or foster care) at age 16 and over in England, researchers from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ found wide variations in pathways and outcomes for young adults leaving care and that more needs to be done to maximise their life chances.
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REF results reveal ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ to be world leading in multiple research areas
Research by the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has been recognised as world leading by the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.
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ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is celebrated for its world leading research in English
Research carried out by the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ into English language proficiency and improving methodologies for its assessment has been recognised by the Research Excellence Framework as world leading, the highest rating possible.
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ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½’s Green Spaces research recognised in national climate action campaign
A new environmental research study being conducted by academics from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, focussing on access to green spaces, has been highlighted in Made At Uni’s latest campaign, ‘Climate Action’.
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Academics help validate new ‘long Covid’ treatment
A team of nutritional scientists, led by a visiting Professor from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, has developed a capsule-form treatment which enhances the recovery of patients experiencing ‘long Covid’.
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PhD student highlights ways to encourage regional investment
A PhD student who is researching entrepreneurial finance is set to represent the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ at an upcoming webinar themed around the future of the Oxford-Cambridge Arc.