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Pandemic inspires workforce accommodation start-up
Inspired by the needs of key workers during Covid-19, a University of Bedfordshire alumnus has launched Comfy Workers, a new accommodation start up, providing accessible overnight stays for ‘blue light’ staff and other key workers.
A two-way street: Grateful business ‘gives back’ to students
Study Active, one of the UK’s leading providers of personal training and fitness instructor qualifications, has celebrated its fifth year of working in partnership with the University of Bedfordshire.
Students adapt to the changing events industry
University of Bedfordshire students have shown their versatility and adapted to the changing events industry, putting on exceptional events despite the barriers raised by Covid-19.
Graduate’s book explores impact of social media on political debates
A research graduate from the University of Bedfordshire has authored a book based on her PhD thesis, analysing the UK’s public political participation in an ever-changing digital age.
Law Clinic open for business despite restrictions
The University of Bedfordshire’s Law Clinic is continuing to offer the public free legal advice this spring, despite disruptions caused by the country’s lockdown restrictions.
University celebrates success of Apprenticeship programmes
As part of National Apprenticeship Week (8–14th February), the University of Bedfordshire is highlighting the success of its Higher and Degree Level Apprenticeship programmes.
University event to discuss lack of inclusion and diversity in creative arts
The University of Bedfordshire’s popular Beds Talks series returns for 2021 to discuss the presence of inequality and lack of diversity in the UK’s creative industries.
Vice Chancellor appoints three Faculty Deans after resilient 2020 performance
The University of Bedfordshire has appointed three permanent Executive Deans to the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences (HSS), Faculty of Education and Sport (E&S) and Bedfordshire’s Business School (UBBS).
University’s business support helps local swim school make a 'splash'!
Despite the pandemic, a local leisure company has seen an increase in profits and clientele after seeking free SME business support from the University of Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire celebrates resilient Class of 2020 in second ‘virtual’ graduation
Virtual celebrations were hosted by the University of Bedfordshire last week to mark the success of its November graduates, who were cheered on remotely by friends and family back home.
Bedfordshire’s Class of 2020 ‘virtually’ celebrate completing their degrees
Graduates from the University of Bedfordshire were invited to take part in virtual celebrations after coronavirus caused the usual spring and summer ceremonies to be postponed.
Local SME directors praise University’s business support during Covid19
The owners of a Luton-based business have spoken of the invaluable SME support they received from University of Bedfordshire in a new promo video, following the coronavirus ‘slump’.