Improving protein intake in older adults
Researchers from Bournemouth University have been exploring the reasons why many older people aren’t eating as much protein as they should be. Findings from the study could go on to… »
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World Alzheimer’s Day: how BU research is making a difference to those with dementia
World Alzheimer’s Day falls on 21 September each year and gives us an opportunity to focus on work going on across the world to understand and fight the disease. Over… »
Prestigious undergraduate research conference comes to Bournemouth
Next spring, Bournemouth University (BU) will be welcoming undergraduates from all over the country to present their research as part of the British Conference of Undergraduate Research (BCUR). The prestigious… »
Photo of the Week: Care Farming
In our next ‘Photo of the week’ we are looking at research being led by BU’s Sarah Hambidge, who is a part of the Bournemouth University Dementia Institute. Down on… »
Evaluation of Workbook and DVD
We are presently undertaking an evaluation to understand the impact that the workbooks and DVD are having upon health and care staff everyday practices of providing food and drinks to… »
Eating and Drinking Well: Supporting People Living with Dementia – BUDI Research Seminar
You are cordially invited to a BUDI research seminar which is open to all students and staff. Please feel free to bring your lunch. “Eating and Drinking Well: Supporting People… »
Photo of the Week: What causes metal illness?
In our next ‘Photo of the Week’ we are looking at research by BU’s Rosa Spencer-Tansley, a Postgraduate Researcher in the Faculty of Science & Technology. 1 in 4 of… »
Dementia Institute outlines how research is contributing to society
Bournemouth University’s Dementia Institute (BUDI) held a public meeting this week to showcase some of its best research and talk about how it was working to help people with dementia… »
Sea Hero Quest: mobile game turns ordinary people into citizen scientists to help in the fight against dementia
One of the earliest signs of dementia is the loss of navigational skills. However, it’s not always easy for doctors to tell whether getting lost is a sign of natural… »
Register now – Interdisciplinary Research HE Sector Day 21st June 2016
Registration is now open! BU is hosting an Interdisciplinary Research HE Sector Day on 21st June 2016, dedicated to exploring the benefits and challenges of interdisciplinary research. Key Note Address – Dr. Louise Mansfield… »
Students in digital entertainment ‘Research Jam’ to aid the work of Dementia Institute
Students from the Centre for Digital Entertainment (CDE) took part in a two-day Research Jam to put their skills to the test to create apps or games with the purpose… »
Photo of the Week: Shooting RUFUS STONE
In our next ‘Photo of the Week’ we are looking at a research-based film called ‘Rufus Stone’. This film was led by BU’s Dr Kip Jones; he is the Director of… »
April newsletter now available
Our April Newsletter is now available. Please click below for details of exciting project developments including the publication of the project training tools, their dissemination and launch through two project conferences… »
Dr Jane Murphy and Joanne Holmes present at Dementia 2020 Conference, Westminster
On 12th April, Dr Jane Murphy and Joanne Holmes presented alongside Professor Alistair Burns CBE (National Clinical Director for Dementia, NHS England), Lorraine Jackson (Deputy Director – Dementia Policy, Department… »
Bournemouth University academics to present their research project at Dementia 2020 conference
By working with Dorset care homes, researchers have developed training tools to improve nutrition in people with dementia Around 850,000 people in the UK have dementia, with numbers set to… »
What it is like to work as an Undergraduate Research Assistant (URA)
Over the last few weeks, BU undergraduate student, Sabrina Katsberg has been working on our Nutrition and Dementia project as an Undergraduate Research Assistant. Read on to find out about… »
Photo of the Week: BUDI Orchestra
In our next ‘Photo of the Week’ we are exploring BUDI and their work with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra to develop an orchestra for with dementia. This research is being… »
Lifelong health and wellbeing: designing dementia friendly environments
As the population ages and demography changes, the UK is facing an unprecedented challenge of how to care for and support its older people. While the fact that people are… »
Welcome to the 2016 Bournemouth Research Chronicle
The issues facing our society and the world are becoming increasingly complex, requiring solutions that work across disciplines, taking the best thinking and knowledge from a range of subject areas…. »
Bournemouth Research Chronicle 2016
The fifth edition of the Bournemouth Research Chronicle (BRC) is now available. This year’s edition focuses on interdisciplinary research taking place at Bournemouth University (BU). The issues facing our society… »