Health & Society news

Economic downturn affecting wellbeing of older people, BU research finds

‘Asset rich, cash poor’ pensioners sacrificing social activities because of fear of debt and may be more vulnerable to exploitation
The team behind the epidural simulator

Epidural simulator developed by BU and Poole Hospital will help reduce risk of harm to patients

The simulator will help train doctors to perform epidurals, and has been shortlisted for prestigious awards

Students and academics from across Europe visit BU for international social work conference

First time BU has held the SOCNET International Social Work Week

Dr Sarah Bate

Centre for Face Processing Disorders at BU campaigns for greater recognition of face blindness

Dr Sarah Bate has set up an e-petition for prosopagnosia, or face blindness, to be formally recognised
Lesley Milne

Academics to look at access to maternity services in Nepal with Fellowship grant

Team has been awarded the first International Fellowship for Midwives
Professor Les Ebdon

Professor Les Ebdon praises BU’s work in widening access

Professor Ebdon, Director of the Office for Fair Access, visited BU and spoke about the importance of equal access to higher education
Jess Griffiths, director of I*EAT chats with BU graduate Alice Jackson

Eating Disorder Awareness Week runs at Bournemouth University

Events aimed to raise awareness of the conditions and support available
from L-R: Steve Hammond, regional development officer for British Judo; student and judoka Roxanne Blanks; Team GB judo star Tom Reed; and Chris Payne, Sport Activator at BU

Team GB Judo star at BU

Former British Champion judoka Tom Reed encouraged BU students to take up the sport

BU physiotherapy lecturer develops new interactive wobbleboard

The SMARTwobble is first to use wireless technology to measure balance and proprioception performance.

Dr Fran Biley to be given posthumous Professorship from BU

Posthumous Professorship in Nursing to be given in recognition of his achievement as a scholar