News from 2023

Try new foods in old age to ward off dementia

TRYING new foods as we age could help ward off dementia, according to academic research.

South Asian women choir that started at Theatre in the Mill to perform at King Charles III’s Coronation

Bradford's first South Asian Women's choir, Song-Geet, which began at the University of Bradford’s Theatre in the Mill, is to perform at the coronation of King Charles III. 

Should cash be abolished?

Dr Rashmi Arora, Associate Professor in Development Economics, will be delivering a public talk on 'Should cash be abolished?' as part of Bradford's Pint of Science festival.

Why we need to help South Asian women address a growing obesity problem

When Dr Halima Iqbal was growing up, she faced discrimination because of her South Asian background. While her parents tried to retain a semblance of Pakistani culture at home, to Halima, it was a cultural “tug of war” that led to an identity crisis. She sought comfort in food and became overweight. Although she has since managed to maintain a healthy body weight, her experience of how discrimination is linked to obesity, had a lasting effect.

MBA supercharged my career, says graduate as Bradford rises up rankings

The University of Bradford’s Online MBA has been ranked 3rd in the UK and 25th globally by CEO Magazine.

Nanotechnology, a cashless society and healthy fat: Bradford's Pint of Science festival

Want to know how electricity could help wounds heal? Or why some people have naturally curly hair and others have straight?

Former F1 engineer to encourage girls and women into engineering

A former F1 trackside engineer, who has worked alongside Sir Lewis Hamilton, will be part of an event to encourage girls and women into engineering next Tuesday (May 2).

Non-violent action is key to Sudan, says Nobel Peace nominee

NOBEL Peace Prize nominee Irene Santiago, who helped end a 50-year conflict in her native Philippines, has urged women in Sudan to organise non-violent action. 

School of Management launches podcast series

LEADING academics from the University of Bradford's School of Management and business experts will be sharing their thoughts and giving advice on responsible management in a new series of podcasts.

The digital deal: how AI and machine learning are transforming business transactions

Ten years ago, if former corporate banker Michel Driessen wanted to understand how a company operated, he would visit the site in person and walk around to get a feel for it. Now he sends a drone.