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Climate change could drive rise in debilitating disease

A disease prevalent in developing countries could be spread by the changes in rainfall patterns according to a new study by BU researchers.

BU research into respite care raised in Prime Minister’s Questions

Annette Brooke MP highlighted the research, which investigates how respite care for children affects parental relationships

Face blindness formally recognised by NHS Choices, after work by BU academic

Following work with BU’s Dr Sarah Bate, NHS Choices have formally recognised prosopagnosia as a condition.

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International Nurses Day celebrated at BU

A special event celebrating nurses was hosted at Bournemouth University to mark International Nurses Day, 12th May 2014.

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Midwifery conference discusses future of global childbirth healthcare

An international conference exploring the challenges facing maternal and newborn health worldwide has taken place at Bournemouth University.

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Bournemouth University receives grant to raise prosopagnosia awareness

Bournemouth University’s Centre for Face Processing Disorders (CFPD) has been awarded a four-figure sum from the British Psychological Society to raise awareness for prosopagnosia, or face blindness, in the UK.

App helps diabetic young people keep safe when drinking alcohol

The free smartphone app has been developed by BU and Poole Hospital Diabetes Centre

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MP who battled depression among speakers at BU mental health conference

Kevan Jones MP spoke about his own personal experience of depression at the conference, organised by the University Department of Mental Health

Professor Edwin van Teijlingen talks patient safety on BBC Radio Solent

He gave comment on a major review of patient safety in the NHS

BU maintains fairtrade status

BU successfully maintained Fairtrade University Status following a renewal application submitted earlier this year.

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