The BU Research Themes were launched in December at the first of the BU-wide Fusion events. The Themes are societally-led, encourage cross-School working and collaboration, and will be the main vehicle through which BU research is presented externally in future.
We’re now encouraging postgraduate research students to sign up to one or more of the Themes! This is a great way to get involved in the BU research environment and to meet other academics and students from across the University.
There are eight BU Research Themes:
- Creative & Digital Economies
- Culture & Society
- Entrepreneurship & Economic Growth
- Environmental Change & Biodiversity
- Green Economy & Sustainability
- Health, Wellbeing & Aging
- Leisure & Recreation
- Technology & Design
If you would like to join one or more of the Themes, then complete the form below and I will add you to the list.











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