Research News

Thu 13 October, 2022
‘Made at ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼’ exhibition celebrates University research

The ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ has opened an interactive exhibition on the Luton campus to showcase the value and breadth of its research.

Mon 10 October, 2022
Council pilots new alcohol helpline thanks to University research

A new alcohol helpline has been launched for locals by Luton Council, based on the findings from research conducted by the ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼.

Thu 21 July, 2022
Child victims of trafficking share their experiences in new research

A new interim report published today (21st July) by the ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼, Sheffield Hallam University and ECPAT UK has exposed the experiences of young victims of modern slavery, highlighting UK immigration procedures and prolonged social care and criminal justice processes – which many describe as being worse than human trafficking.

Tue 05 July, 2022
Professor helps flourish Forestry England & EcoSikhUK partnership

A professor at the ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ has helped to facilitate a new community partnership between environmental organisations EcoSikhUK and Forestry England.

Mon 13 June, 2022
Excellence in Research Award retained by ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼

Following an eight year review, the ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ has retained the HR Excellence in Research Award for its commitment to the long-term career development of researchers.

Mon 30 May, 2022
Academic awarded grant to investigate English communication in HE classrooms

A ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ academic has been awarded a grant of £250,000 to investigate effective English communication in Higher Education.

Wed 18 May, 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 ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ found wide variations in pathways and outcomes for young adults leaving care and that more needs to be done to maximise their life chances.

Fri 13 May, 2022
REF results reveal ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ to be world leading in multiple research areas

Research by the ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ has been recognised as world leading by the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.

Thu 12 May, 2022
̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ is celebrated for its world leading research in English

Research carried out by the ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ 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.

Thu 28 April, 2022
University’s Green Spaces research recognised in national climate action campaign

A new environmental research study being conducted by academics from the ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼, focussing on access to green spaces, has been highlighted in Made At Uni’s latest campaign, ‘Climate Action’.

Tue 26 April, 2022
Academics help validate new ‘long Covid’ treatment

A team of nutritional scientists, led by a visiting Professor from the ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼, has developed a capsule-form treatment which enhances the recovery of patients experiencing ‘long Covid’.

Thu 21 April, 2022
PhD student highlights ways to encourage regional investment

A PhD student who is researching entrepreneurial finance is set to represent the ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ at an upcoming webinar themed around the future of the Oxford-Cambridge Arc.