IBEST News

Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV expert uncovers forensic clues for bestselling whodunit author
A Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV academic has been lending a helping hand to crime writer and honorary degree holder Adam Croft, by providing forensic expertise for his latest trilogy of gripping novels.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV helps LSG develop new Covid testing technology
Researchers from the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV have helped develop a new inactivating technology for faster and safer testing of Covid-19 samples, in partnership with Life Science Group Ltd (LSG).

Look to the stars with Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell
Award-winning astrophysicist Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell will host the first ‘An Evening With…’ event – a new inspirational public lecture series from the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV.

Senior STEM Lecturer involved in international genome research paper
A Senior Lecturer at the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV has worked alongside institutions and researchers from a number of countries to publish a paper on DNA sequences in different species of plants.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV and local SME receive funding for Covid-19 research
A successful application by a local company, Life Science Group Ltd (LSG), together with the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV has resulted in £50,000 of funding from Innovate UK to complete a research project to improve Covid-19 testing.

“Universities are key in the fight against Covid-19”, says Bedfordshire Dr
"Universities can make a significant contribution through the knowledge and experience of their staff and their physical resources."

Could medical detection dogs help fight Covid-19? Bedfordshire experts weigh in
Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV court member Geoff Lambert explains how medical detection dogs can help join the fight against Covid-19.

Expert highlights the dangers of fad diets
As the New Year gets underway, a nutritional science expert from the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV has warned about the dangers of fad diets.