Research News
91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ Institute launches series of webinars about Forced Migration
Researchers and academics at the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ are hosting a series of collaborative webinars focusing on Forced Migration, with the first event taking place on Friday 18th December – International Migrants Day.
Senior STEM Lecturer involved in international genome research paper
A Senior Lecturer at the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ has worked alongside institutions and researchers from a number of countries to publish a paper on DNA sequences in different species of plants.
Funding from Luton Flying Start and NHS Blood & Transplant sees PhD students graduate from 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ
Two 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ PhD students graduated from the Institute for Health Research in November, paying thanks to their supervisors and the funding programmes that helped them achieve their goals.
91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ event to explore how Covid-19 has changed public perception of carers
The 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ’s popular Beds Talks series returns in virtual form with an event hosted by the Institute for Health Research that will focus on the role of carers in the community.
Graduates praise access to 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ’s ISPAR Conference platform
Graduates from the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ have reflected on the value of having access and being able to contribute to the popular annual School of Sport & Physical Activity’s ISPAR conferences.
91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ academic helps trial pioneering PPE beard technique for healthcare staff
US Vice-President Elect, Kamala Harris, has inspired a research team led by Professor Gurch Randhawa from 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ and Dr Rajinder Pal Singh to promote an innovative beard covering technique, called ‘Singh Thattha’, which enables bearded individuals to wear a respirator mask without the need for shaving.
91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ and local SME receive funding for Covid-19 research
A successful application by a local company, Life Science Group Ltd (LSG), together with the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ has resulted in £50,000 of funding from Innovate UK to complete a research project to improve Covid-19 testing.
Academic to lead British Psychological Society’s COVID-19 Behavioural Science & Disease Prevention taskforce
A Health Psychologist from the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ, Dr Angel Chater, has been appointed to lead the Behavioural Science & Disease Prevention (BSDP) taskforce, to help provide guidance for policy-makers around the world.
Children in care are seven times more likely to be imprisoned, 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ finds
Research conducted by the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ estimates that children in the care system are seven times more likely to be subject to imprisonment during childhood than those who are not in care, and learn to adopt a ‘survivor mentality’.
Bedfordshire researcher stresses importance of technology in times of self-isolation
91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ researcher, Dr Banita Lal, explains how technology and mobile phones ‘provide promise and opportunity’ for colleagues to stay connected and motivated during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Bedfordshire researcher helps bring in legislation to give separated migrant children legal aid
Vulnerable migrant children who have been separated from their parents will get quicker and simpler access to legal aid, after new government legislation came into force.
Bedfordshire lecturer shortlisted for One Dance UK’s Dance Science award
Dr Imogen Aujla, Senior Lecturer in Dance and Dance Science at the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ, has been shortlisted for One Dance UK's Dance Science award.