Research News

Bedfordshire academic awarded Research England grant for study on voice-interactive language models in education
An academic from the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ has been awarded a prestigious grant by Research England to support her new study into how voice-interactive language models can improve student engagement.

Reduction in teen pregnancy rates could ‘unravel’ as experts warn against ‘complacency’
Despite significant falls in the rate of teenage pregnancies over the past two decades in the UK, academic experts – including from the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ – say there are still huge regional differences, and the country’s teenage birth rates remain one of highest among developed nations.

91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ lecture to explore the future of engineering
Discover more about the past, present and future of engineering as the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂ﯉۪s inaugural professorial lecture series hears from an academic who has worked in the field for more than two decades.

91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ joins national consortium to address maternity inequalities
The 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ has been selected as one of nine UK universities to make up the new National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Challenge Maternity Disparities Consortium, with the aim of tackling inequalities in maternity care.

Bedfordshire academic contributes to new study on women’s safety while exercising
A new study co-authored by an academic from the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ has demonstrated the constant negotiations women take between their safety and enjoyment when exercising outdoors.

Academics launch groundbreaking cognitive training study
A Psychology academic from the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ is leading a new research study in partnership with Mastermind Cognitive Training, which will examine the impact of a training programme on the cognitive abilities of 180 young students.

PhD research to examine effects of hydration on athlete performance
A PhD student from the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ is looking for participants to take part in a new research project exploring the effects of pre-exercise hyperhydration on running performance and responses to hot conditions.

91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ secures NHS funding to develop student-led organ donation campaign
The 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ has received funding from NHS Blood and Transplant to develop and run a community organ donation campaign led by student ambassadors, transplant recipients and donors from different ethnic and faith communities.

Research on female leadership in agri-food sector named as finalist at European awards
A research project involving academics from the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ – focusing on developing training and highlighting the importance of showcasing female leaders in the agri-food sector – has been named as a finalist for the European Triple E awards.

Two new female Professors for the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ
The 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ has announced two new professorships in the areas of Education and Computing.

91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ awards research grants to tackle health inequalities in BLMK
Three innovative research projects have been announced as the first recipients of a grant programme launched by the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ and the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board.

New report tackles health inequalities in the Roma community
Translation services, better communication and an understanding of how to access health and care services could break down barriers and improve the health of Roma people, according to a report by the Luton Roma Trust and the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ.