Research News

Fri 01 August, 2025
New research calls for overhaul of UK asylum system for lone asylum-seeking children

A new report, led by the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ, in partnership with the London School of Economics and the South London Refugee Association, is calling for urgent reform of the UK asylum system to better protect unaccompanied children and young people seeking refuge.

Tue 22 July, 2025
91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ secures funding to improve community access to green spaces

The 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ has secured funding for a new initiative which aims to improve health, access, and connections to nature, with a particular focus on those identified as facing barriers to access, such as people with disabilities and minority ethnic communities.

Mon 14 July, 2025
New research calls on local women runners to share safety experiences

An academic from the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ is calling on local women to take part in an international research project exploring safety and harassment while running outdoors.

Fri 04 July, 2025
91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ’s business support programme extended to 2026

The 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ and Central Bedfordshire Council have announced the extension of their successful Business Growth and Innovation Programme, supported by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), until March 2026.

Wed 04 June, 2025
91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ announces strategic partnerships with Coolr and ExComS

The 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ is proud to announce new strategic partnerships with two innovation-driven companies – Coolr Ltd and ExComS Innovation Center Limited – that will not only support students but also drive regional economic growth, staff development, and industry collaboration.

Mon 19 May, 2025
91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ and local Chambers of Commerce announce long-term partnership

The 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) with three leading regional business organisations, marking the start of a strategic partnership aimed at supporting students, driving economic growth, and fostering meaningful industry collaboration.

Fri 16 May, 2025
International acclaim for the Collaborative Targeted Outreach Programme (CTOP)

A pioneering joint research initiative by the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ and the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) Integrated Care Board (ICB) has received international acclaim, winning the Patient and Caregivers Partners Award at the International Conference for Integrated Care (ICIC) 2025 in Lisbon.

Tue 13 May, 2025
Racial bias when diverting children from the justice system highlighted in new report

Black and Mixed Heritage children in England face harsher penalties than their White peers even when they have committed the same offences, according to a new report co-authored by academics from the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ.

Wed 30 April, 2025
91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ strengthens groundbreaking research partnership with Keech Hospice

The 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ has expanded its partnership with Keech Hospice, pledging to work together to support innovative projects that directly shape palliative and end-of-life care services.

Wed 09 April, 2025
91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ celebrates successful business growth programme with West Northants Council

Over the last 10 months, the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ, in partnership with West Northamptonshire Council, has successfully supported 130 local businesses to enhance their work through the Growth & Innovation Programme, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).

Tue 18 February, 2025
Bedfordshire PhD graduate awarded prestigious dissertation prize

A PhD graduate from the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ has been named the recipient of the Jacqueline Ross TOEFL Dissertation Award, one of the most prestigious PhD accolades in the field of language testing.

Tue 28 January, 2025
91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ lecture to explore how health psychology can transform public health

Find out how health psychology and behaviour change strategies can help combat some of today’s most pressing public health issues, as the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ hosts its final inaugural lecture of the 2024/25 academic year.