Health & Society news

Professor Gail Thomas, Jane Cummings and Professor Elizabeth Rosser at the Phi Mu Conference

England’s Chief Nursing Officer gives talk at Bournemouth University

Jane Cummings shared her thoughts on compassionate practice at the Phi Mu nursing society conference

BU maintains fairtrade status

BU successfully maintained Fairtrade University Status following a renewal application submitted earlier this year.
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BU gains ‘First Class’ honours in green university ranking

Placed 11th among the 45 most ethical and environmental-friendly UK universities
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BU students win national midwifery award

Jo Mockler and Emma Knott jointly received the award after raising £4,500 for Dorset County Hospital
Angela Rippon and Anthea Innes

Portrait and postcard exhibition at BU to give voice to people with dementia

(Don’t) Mention Dementia was created by artist Derek Eland and the BU Dementia Institute
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Bryce Dyer to be honoured at British Science Festival

BU’s Bryce Dyer has been selected for the Award Lecture at this year’s British Science Festival
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BU Dementia Institute meeting looks at care homes and dementia

The public meeting explored issues including staff development, nutrition and care standards

Maritime Archaeology comes to Guys Marsh Prison

Paola Palma and Dave Parham passed on their knowledge during the Prison event.

New films will raise awareness of mental health issues in Bournemouth

Films created by Bournemouth University and Dorset Healthcare feature people talking about their mental health problems
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BU and Osteoporosis Dorset join forces to prevent falls in older people

The Dorset Alliance to Prevent falls and Promote independence will bring organisations together to share ideas and best practice