Research News

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.

Women’s history has lasting legacy at Beds
As part of Women’s History Month, the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV is looking at the inspiring women who have given their names to important components of its vibrant campuses.

History of Cinderella explored in new book
Two Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV academics have published a book analysing the evolution of the internationally retold tale of Cinderella, and how it has been adapted to modern-day culture.

Short film showcases impact of Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV research
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV has produced a video to shed light on the impact its market-leading research and knowledge exchange has on student progression, the economy and wider community.

New guest lecture series to focus on Health & Social Care
Along with Bucks New Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV, the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV is producing a series of research-based lectures addressing the health and social care sector for Buckinghamshire Health & Social Care Academy (BHSCA).

Author Q&A to discuss the critical role of community arts
Two Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV academics are hosting a virtual Author Talk and Q&A to present the research-rich content of their new book, Developing a Sense of Place.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV event to discuss lack of inclusion and diversity in creative arts
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV’s popular Beds Talks series returns for 2021 to discuss the presence of inequality and lack of diversity in the UK’s creative industries.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV lecturers’ research paper wins BERJ Editor’s Choice Award
A research paper written by two Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV lecturers has won the British Education Research Journal (BERJ) 2020 Editor’s Choice Award.
Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV Institute launches series of webinars about Forced Migration
Researchers and academics at the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV 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 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.

Funding from Luton Flying Start and NHS Blood & Transplant sees PhD students graduate from Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV
Two Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV 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.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV event to explore how Covid-19 has changed public perception of carers
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV’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.