The world is likely to be affected long-term by the consequences of Covid-19. As we start to adjust to a new ‘normal’, the University of Bedfordshire has been working non-stop to support local businesses through the challenges they are facing during lockdown.

Two University of Bedfordshire students have received a Studentship Award of £1000 and mentoring support from a University alumni.

Today marks the start of National Careers Week 2020 – a celebration of careers guidance and free resources in education across the UK. The aim of this annual campaign is to help support people finishing their education or those wishing to step on to the career ladder for the first time.

The University of Bedfordshire yesterday launched its Target Zero campaign, outlining its plans for the year ahead. The University’s 12-month Target Zero initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions by a further 510 tonnes and increase recycling rates by 12% across all campuses, through the support of students and staff.

Professor in Management Practice at the University of Bedfordshire, Professor Debra Leighton, has been awarded the Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS) Fellowship.

The University of Bedfordshire Business School (UBBS) has been successful in its reassessment of its Small Business Charter accreditation.

A joint article about the gender dynamics in open plan offices written by Dr Alison Hirst, Anglia Ruskin University, and Dr Christina Schwabenland, University of Bedfordshire, has inspired artist Sondra Perry to create a video installation project commissioned by the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland (moCa), Ohio, USA.

University staff member, Dr Mohammad Alramahi, delivered a lecture on the UK climate change act with Steve Pattenden at the Rotary Club of Luton Someries.

The University of Bedfordshire and TWI Ltd have formed a partnership to establish the Renewables Innovation Centre, a world class hub for engineering that focuses on renewable energy systems.

The University of Bedfordshire has signed an agreement to collaborate with Hong Bang International University (HIU), Vietnam on the provision of six new degree courses (Thursday 3 October).

The University of Bedfordshire and Holmes Education Group have signed an agreement to open a new international college at the University’s Luton campus (Tue 10 September).

The University of Bedfordshire’s Business School is leading European efforts to tackle food waste by gaining funding for an innovative new project that uses technology to improve food supply chains.