May
Bedfordshire leaps 17 places in latest University league table
The University of Bedfordshire has risen 17 places in the Guardian University Guide 2016, published today – one of the top ten risers in the country.
Faraday Challenge for local schools
Six teams from schools in Milton Keynes and Luton took part in the Institute of Engineering and Technology’s (IET) Faraday Challenge last week (13 May) at the University of Bedfordshire’s Milton Keynes campus.
University sponsors awards for best innovative technology solutions
University Campus Milton Keynes (UCMK) is sponsoring the Biztech Bright Sparc Awards which recognise and reward creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit in the development of technological solutions for business.
University students help deliver a successful Great British Tennis Weekend
Our University of Bedfordshire 'University Tennis Co-ordinator' (UTC) Richard Sackey-Addo gives us an overview of how University students in Bedford helped deliver Tennis session across Bedford for the Great British Tennis Weekend
Students' enhancing work with businesses
Local businesses were shown how their companies could be enhanced by working alongside University of Bedfordshire Business School (UBBS) students at an event this month (Thursday, 14th May).
Student research showcased at computing Project Day
Over 200 University of Bedfordshire Computer Science and Technology students got a chance to showcase their final year research at a Project Day held on Friday 15 May.
Teachers and Advisors Conference 2015
The University of Bedfordshire will be hosting a teachers and advisors conference on 3rd June 2015 at the Bedford campus.
Student research to be presented at Three Minute Thesis final
Eight University of Bedfordshire research students will battle it out this week for a place in the national Three Minute Thesis competition and a chance at a £3,000 grant.
Budding PE teachers stage county athletics competition
More than 50 budding Physical Education teachers from the University of Bedfordshire gained invaluable experience staging a county-wide schools athletics event last week (Friday, 8th May).
World Record attempt to promote women in computing
The University of Bedfordshire is to promote careers in IT for women by being part of a Guinness World Record attempt for the largest number of people learning to write Android smartphone applications at the same time.
Constant change and heavy workloads behind rising stress levels for UK college staff
Nine out ten lecturers in further education find their job stressful, with respondents also reporting high levels of psychological distress and physical exhaustion.