IHR News

Wed 04 March, 2020
UK teen pregnancy rates: University expert praises efforts but says there's "no room for complacency"

The rate of under-18 conceptions in England and Wales decreased for the 11th year running, according to data released today (Wednesday 4th March 2020) by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Wed 02 October, 2019
Bedfordshire Professor & Al-Mahdi Institute to host World’s Inaugural Islam & Organ Donation Workshop

University of Bedfordshire's Professor of Diversity will join some of the world’s leading Islamic scholars and policymakers in Birmingham to attend the world’s inaugural Islam & Organ Donation Workshop.

Thu 05 September, 2019
Bedfordshire expert joins march in aid of organ donation

Gurch Randhawa, Professor of Diversity in Public Health at the University of Bedfordshire, walked alongside organ recipients, donor families, specialist nurses, clinical staff, community and faith leaders from around London on Thursday 5 September as part of Organ Donation Week (2-6 September 2019).

Thu 16 May, 2019
Bedfordshire professor named among Nation’s Lifesavers

An academic from the University of Bedfordshire has today been recognised for his exceptional contribution to keeping the nation healthy.

Mon 15 April, 2019
No room for complacency despite teen pregnancy levels falling for 10th year running

The rate of under-18 conceptions in England and Wales decreased for the 10th year running, according to data released today (Monday 15 April) by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Fri 02 November, 2018
University research to improve organ donation rates in India

Academics from the University of Bedfordshire have joined forces with the largest organ donation NGO in India in an effort to improve organ donation rates in the country.

Thu 20 September, 2018
Bedfordshire expert to help develop religious and ethnic organ donation programme in Spain

The University of Bedfordshire’s Professor of Diversity in Public Health has been commissioned to help Spain develop a public engagement programme to encourage organ donation in its different faith and ethnic communities.