2022
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 Â鶹´«Ã½AV found wide variations in pathways and outcomes for young adults leaving care and that more needs to be done to maximise their life chances.
Public health expert to give insight into pandemic and vaccines
The Â鶹´«Ã½AV is set to welcome the former Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam MBE, to host the next in the series of ‘An Evening With’ public lectures.
REF results reveal Â鶹´«Ã½AV to be world leading in multiple research areas
Research by the Â鶹´«Ã½AV has been recognised as world leading by the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.
Â鶹´«Ã½AV is celebrated for its world leading research in English
Research carried out by the Â鶹´«Ã½AV 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.
25 hour show to celebrate 25 years on air
The Â鶹´«Ã½AV’s community radio station, Radio LaB, is marking 25 years on air this month – celebrating with a marathon 25-hour broadcast.
Forensics academic lends expertise to new book
A Â鶹´«Ã½AV lecturer has provided her expertise to a new non-fiction book, delving into the world of forensic science.
Students lace-up for intricate needlework exhibition
An exhibition exploring the physicality and manipulation of lace, created by Â鶹´«Ã½AV students, has gone on display at Luton’s Hat Factory.
New cohort of creatives for Â鶹´«Ã½AV’s heritage project
The Â鶹´«Ã½AV’s Arts & Culture Projects team has announced the second cohort of community practitioners for its Heritage Impact Accelerator project, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Â鶹´«Ã½AV’s vaccination radio show wins award
A special radio show which aimed to encourage young people to get the Covid-19 vaccine – devised by the Â鶹´«Ã½AV and Luton Borough Council – has picked up Silver at the 2022 Amplify Awards.
Â鶹´«Ã½AV’s Green Spaces research recognised in national climate action campaign
A new environmental research study being conducted by academics from the Â鶹´«Ã½AV, focussing on access to green spaces, has been highlighted in Made At Uni’s latest campaign, ‘Climate Action’.
Â鶹´«Ã½AV to host radio stars for national Community Media Festival
The Â鶹´«Ã½AV is getting ready to host the annual Community Media Association (CMA) Festival on 7th May, which is themed this year around celebrating inclusion within the industry.
Academics help validate new ‘long Covid’ treatment
A team of nutritional scientists, led by a visiting Professor from the Â鶹´«Ã½AV, has developed a capsule-form treatment which enhances the recovery of patients experiencing ‘long Covid’.