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Fitness-themed social media posts have become slightly less focussed on body image and more focused on motivating people to take part in exercise over the last ten years, a new study suggests. However, the researchers warn that a lot of…

A new study has identified that the skills painters applied in the 17th century to bring out the vividness in an object’s colour are the same as the techniques used by AI to brush up modern-day photographs. Researchers from Bournemouth…

A simple walking monitor, like a FitBit, can increase the physical activity levels of people who undergo total hip replacement surgery, as well as improving their walking style and mental wellbeing. Those are the findings of a pilot study…

A research project will develop new resources to help people from ethnic minority communities eat a healthier diet in older age. The nuTritional heAlth aNd aGeing in oldER ethnIc miNoritiEs – or TANGERINE – project will be led by…

BU Strategic Management and Marketing Professor, Dimitrios Buhalis won the Great Sea Award 2023 - Research in Innovative Sustainable Tourism Solutions at the Mediterranean Tourism Awards. Dimitrios received this award in recognition of his…

A six-week cognitive behavioural programme, followed by four periodic refresher sessions can help alleviate fatigue for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) for at least twelve months, new research in France has found. This programme can…

On 29 November, the Doctoral College hosted their 15th Annual Postgraduate Research Conference, showcasing BU’s postgraduate researchers (PGRs). Staff, students, PGRs, and research partners attended the poster exhibition and postgraduate…

In a recently published study, scientists identify the best ways to manage your garden pond to provide a haven for aquatic species such as insects and snails in urban areas. The researchers provide recommendations on the best sizes for…

Ancient human settlements have supported biodiversity in Africa as research has found that these nutrient-rich habitats have become grazing hotspots for animals. The research team, including BU’s Dr Sally Reynolds, compared plant and…

Written evidence by BU’s Professor Jonathan Parker has been accepted as a part of the enquiry into violence against women and girls. Professor Parker, a Professor of Society and Social Welfare at Bournemouth University and a Visiting…