https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk Bournemouth University Mon, 23 Jun 2014 12:58:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/06/16/roundtable-at-house-of-commons-calls-for-greater-awareness-of-face-blindness/ Mon, 16 Jun 2014 14:39:13 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4835 Event hosted by BU Centre for Face Processing Disorders and Tobias Ellwood MP to discuss measures to increase public and professional awareness of the condition]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/05/08/public-meeting-to-explore-dementia-friendly-care-environments/ Thu, 08 May 2014 13:40:58 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4413 All welcome to attend the free event, organized by Bournemouth University Dementia Institute (BUDI) with support of Alzheimer’s Research UK ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/08/06/midwifery-lecturer-dr-catherine-angell-on-bbc-radio-solent/ Tue, 06 Aug 2013 10:17:23 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1652 https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/08/06/dr-ann-hemingway-defends-nurses-on-three-counties-radio/ Tue, 06 Aug 2013 10:06:07 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1650 https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/07/02/child-protection-conference-celebrates-and-shares-good-practice-in-social-work/ Tue, 02 Jul 2013 10:15:53 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1618 Conference organised by the National Centre for Post-Qualifying Social Work at Bournemouth University, and attended by social workers from across the South]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/06/27/englands-chief-nursing-officer-gives-talk-at-bournemouth-university/ Thu, 27 Jun 2013 10:54:07 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1472 Jane Cummings shared her thoughts on compassionate practice at the Phi Mu nursing society conference ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/05/31/bu-students-win-national-midwifery-award/ Fri, 31 May 2013 09:55:26 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1444 Jo Mockler and Emma Knott jointly received the award after raising £4,500 for Dorset County Hospital]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/05/31/portrait-and-postcard-exhibition-at-bu-to-give-voice-to-people-with-dementia/ Fri, 31 May 2013 09:49:14 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1441 (Don't) Mention Dementia was created by artist Derek Eland and the BU Dementia Institute]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/05/28/bryce-dyer-to-be-honoured-at-british-science-festival/ Tue, 28 May 2013 09:27:19 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1439 BU's Bryce Dyer has been selected for the Award Lecture at this year's British Science Festival]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/05/24/bu-dementia-institute-meeting-looks-at-care-homes-and-dementia/ Fri, 24 May 2013 15:19:48 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1248 The public meeting explored issues including staff development, nutrition and care standards ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/05/07/new-films-will-raise-awareness-of-mental-health-issues-in-bournemouth/ Tue, 07 May 2013 12:57:25 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1221 Films created by Bournemouth University and Dorset Healthcare feature people talking about their mental health problems]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/05/05/bu-and-osteoporosis-dorset-join-forces-to-prevent-falls-in-older-people/ Sun, 05 May 2013 12:52:27 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1218 The Dorset Alliance to Prevent falls and Promote independence will bring organisations together to share ideas and best practice]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/05/02/economic-downturn-affecting-wellbeing-of-older-people-bu-research-finds/ Thu, 02 May 2013 12:44:27 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1212 'Asset rich, cash poor' pensioners sacrificing social activities because of fear of debt and may be more vulnerable to exploitation]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/04/22/epidural-simulator-developed-by-bu-and-poole-hospital-will-help-reduce-risk-of-harm-to-patients/ Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:34:11 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1204 The simulator will help train doctors to perform epidurals, and has been shortlisted for prestigious awards]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/04/18/students-and-academics-from-across-europe-visit-bu-for-international-social-work-conference/ Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:30:26 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1201 First time BU has held the SOCNET International Social Work Week ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/04/03/centre-for-face-processing-disorders-at-bu-campaigns-for-greater-recognition-of-face-blindness/ Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:04:13 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1192 Dr Sarah Bate has set up an e-petition for prosopagnosia, or face blindness, to be formally recognised]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/03/25/academics-to-look-at-access-to-maternity-services-in-nepal-with-fellowship-grant/ Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:09:10 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1183 Team has been awarded the first International Fellowship for Midwives]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/03/11/eating-disorder-awareness-week-runs-at-bournemouth-university/ Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:03:34 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1147 Events aimed to raise awareness of the conditions and support available]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/02/04/team-gb-judo-star-at-bu/ Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:05:25 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1055 Former British Champion judoka Tom Reed encouraged BU students to take up the sport]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/01/30/bu-physiotherapy-lecturer-develops-new-interactive-wobbleboard/ Wed, 30 Jan 2013 10:58:17 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=812 The SMARTwobble is first to use wireless technology to measure balance and proprioception performance.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/12/18/attitude-towards-disability-in-rural-nepal/ Tue, 18 Dec 2012 09:51:43 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=796 https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/12/07/poetry-project-seen-but-seldom-heard-has-documentary-premiere/ Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:45:49 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=29 Film charts progress of poetry project with young people with disabilities.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/12/07/gb-paralympic-medal-winner-gives-talk-about-disability-at-bu/ Fri, 07 Dec 2012 14:48:04 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=33 Ben Rushgrove - who won medals at the Beijing and London Paralympics- spoke about his experiences and disability.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/11/29/99-of-kids-lunchboxes-kept-at-unsafe-temperatures-bu-study-finds/ Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:55:30 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=71 Could encourage harmful bacteria to grow - especially when combined with food debris and not being cleaned properly.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/11/28/bu-student-midwife-raises-3500-for-cold-cot-at-dorset-county-hospital/ Wed, 28 Nov 2012 23:57:47 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=73 Cot will allow grieving parents to spend more time with their child in the maternity bereavement suite.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/11/21/new-national-centre-for-training-social-workers-at-bu-praised-by-eminent-judges-and-charity-executive/ Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:45:26 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=98 The National Centre for Post–Qualifying Social Work officially launched at safeguarding conference in Bournemouth.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/11/02/discover-more-about-paralympic-controversy-at-bu-cafe-scientifique-event/ Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:36:37 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=116 Product design lecturer Bryce Dyer will talk about his work with lower limb prostheses at café event in Boscombe.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/10/29/health-professionals-learn-more-about-importance-of-nutrition-for-cancer-survivors/ Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:52:54 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=410 Masterclass was organised by nutrition experts from Bournemouth University and Royal Bournemouth Hospital.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/10/22/bu-lecturer-meets-hrh-duchess-of-cornwall/ Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:32:46 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=445 Sports science lecturer Jo Hawkes met Camilla at Clarence House, as part of World Osteoporosis Day.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/10/17/mental-health-awareness-week-draws-to-a-close/ Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:13:06 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=467 https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/10/08/dozens-brave-rain-for-mental-health-awareness-beach-walk/ Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:44:23 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=492 Mayor of Bournemouth among those who joined the walk from Bournemouth Pier to Branksome Dene.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/09/10/bu-shortlisted-for-two-the-awards/ Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:15:37 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=611