May

Fri 31 May, 2013
Dean wins award for ‘Contribution to Education’

The Dean of the University of Bedfordshire’s Business School received recognition for her work at the India International Foundation’s 9th annual awards.

Wed 29 May, 2013
NUS President calls for collective action to tackle HE challenges

NATIONAL Union of Students (NUS) President Liam Burns called on students and universities to form partnerships and collectively tackle the challenges facing higher education at a guest lecture at the Luton campus.  

Fri 24 May, 2013
Experts and academics exchange new ideas at smart wireless conference

WIRELESS technology experts who will be “vital in shaping the landscape and future cities” gathered at the University of Bedfordshire for a conference.

Fri 24 May, 2013
Call for urgent action to protect children from exposure to pornography

A significant number of children access pornography; it influences their attitudes towards relationships and sex; it is linked to risky behaviour such as having sex at a younger age; there is a correlation between holding violent attitudes and accessing more violent media.

Thu 23 May, 2013
Rugby star set for Bournemouth’s big stage

BEDFORD based Rugby sensation Will Affleck is hoping to smash through the competition at the Viper 10’s Rugby 7’s festival in Bournemouth this weekend.

Thu 23 May, 2013
Make Your Move for British Red Cross

YOUNG dancers from across Bedfordshire will be teaming up to raise awareness of the work of the British Red Cross - through the medium of dance.

Thu 23 May, 2013
Festival of Chemistry Day is a hit with young scientists

WHY is chemistry important? because it is used for analysing and processing many of the things we depend on every day of our lives - fuel, medicines, agrochemicals and food are just a few.

Thu 23 May, 2013
Associate Dean picked for HEA’s international scholarship

WHAT can we learn from the way teachers are trained in Australia? What do we need to change to help reduce the number of trained teachers leaving the profession?

Wed 22 May, 2013
Reburial of human remains unearthed at Uni building site

SKELETAL remains of 17th to 19th century children, which were found when the University of Bedfordshire’s Luton Campus Centre was being built, are to be “re-buried respectfully” this week.

Wed 22 May, 2013
University students get active thanks to Lottery funding

Sport England have released their first year report for their Lottery Funded 'Active Universities' campaign. The campaign has given the opportunity to thousands of students across the county to participate in sport throughout the year at universities.