Research News

Wed 10 March, 2021
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.

Tue 02 March, 2021
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.

Wed 17 February, 2021
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.

Fri 29 January, 2021
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.

Thu 28 January, 2021
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).

Thu 14 January, 2021
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.

Mon 04 January, 2021
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.

Tue 22 December, 2020
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.

Thu 17 December, 2020
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.

Tue 08 December, 2020
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.

Mon 07 December, 2020
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.

Fri 20 November, 2020
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.