The article “Why suicide rate among pregnant women in Nepal is rising” written by BU academics was published in The Conversation last year. At the time this attracted Indian newspaper attention. Clearly it is still a relevant issue as it attracted national coverage in a Nepali newspaper this week.
Dr. Bibha Simkhada & Prof. Edwin van Teijlingen
National media coverage in Nepal
The Conversation article reproduced by Indian media
Media coverage in Nepal
More media coverage in Nepal










Prof Marahatta promoting BU-Nepal collaboration
3C Online Social: Research Culture, Community & Can you Guess Who? Thursday 26 March 1-2pm
Final Call: UKCGE Recognised Research Supervision Programme – Deadline Monday 16 March
Interdisciplinary research: Not straightforward?
BU academics in the news in Nepal
ECR Funding Open Call: Research Culture & Community Grant – Apply now
ECR Funding Open Call: Research Culture & Community Grant – Application Deadline Friday 12 December
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025 Call
ERC Advanced Grant 2025 Webinar
Update on UKRO services
European research project exploring use of ‘virtual twins’ to better manage metabolic associated fatty liver disease