Communities, Culture & Conflicts news

Germaine Greer gives public talk at Bournemouth University

Spoke about contemporary feminism during public lecture, organised by BU Women’s Academic Network

MEP hustings

European election debate held at BU

Prospective MEP candidates from seven political parties gathered to debate key topics in preparation for the upcoming European elections.

Dr Anna Feigenbaum on BBC Radio Solent talking about chemical weapons use

Politics and Media Lecturer is researching use and history of chemical weapons, and commented in wake of alleged attacks in Syria

BU Research wins Best Paper at CCT13

Research by Bournemouth University student Rebecca Watkins has won the Best Competitive Paper at the Consumer Culture Theory (CCT) Conference 2013.
Members of the Young Archaeologists Club at the Big Dig

BU’s Big Dig a Big success

Hundreds visit the archaeological site in Dorset, including youngsters from across the region

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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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
The Who Cares panel show

Who Cares? BU students do!

Students put on comedy panel show to engage young people with politics

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
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