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BU students’ publishing successThis week the international Open Access journal PLOS One published a paper co-written by BU staff and students. The paper... Read more »
BU presentation at the University of BristolBU colleagues joined presented the findings of their recently completed work ‘A pilot study focusing on social care and criminal... Read more »
Art and Design: History, Practice and Theory academics – would you like to get more involved in preparing our next REF submission?We are currently recruiting for a UoA co-lead, with a focus on impact, to help support preparation for our next... Read more »
UKCGE Recognised Research Supervision Programme: Final Deadline ReminderThe current submission window open for academic staff to seek national recognition for their doctoral supervision closes at 9am on... Read more »
The significance of Rights and Protocols in Disaster ResponseLast week saw INTERPOL’s 35th Disaster Victim Identification conference designed to strengthen global cooperation, improve forensic practices and enhance the... Read more »
Celebrate World Wellbeing Week This JuneEvery June, World Wellbeing Week reminds us to pause and check in on our mental, physical, and social health. To... Read more »
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