2012
Interactive video games encourage players to exercise more
Gamers are more likely to want to take up exercise from playing physically active video games, according to a study conducted at the University of Bedfordshire.
Clearing campaign success at Uni
Nearly 10,000 would-be students have contacted the University of Bedfordshire in the last four weeks looking for a last-minute place at university.
Access students given helping hand before starting study
Coming to university after taking a break from education can be a scary prospect for some, but a two-day induction from the University of Bedfordshire calmed the nerves of new students.
Police ‘secrecy’ culture hasn’t changed since Hillsborough says Uni expert
The police culture of “secrecy and disinformation” has not changed over the 23 years since the Hillsborough disaster.
Help break a computer gaming world record
The world record for the largest gathering of computer game making (a game jam) held in a single location, is aimed to be set at the University of Bedfordshire over the next few days.
Media graduate stars in groundbreaking sitcom
When University of Bedfordshire graduate Nish Nathwani lost his house and ended up finishing his course from a homeless shelter, he didn’t realise that, years later, he would land a role in a new BBC sitcom.
University of Bedfordshire academic to appear on Panorama
Academic Dr Sarah Wadd from the University of Bedfordshire is to appear on Panorama - investigating alcohol problems among older people.
Student highlights common ground between UK and Iraq
Iraq has been at the centre of media intrigue for decades but one student wanted to prove that Britain has more in common with Iraqis than first thought.
Making sense of Life’s Mystery
University of Bedfordshire law student, Anisa Ali, has had her passion for poetry published.
Oscar Pistorius's defeat highlights need for regulations
Oscar Pistorius’s controversial defeat in the Paralympic T44 200m final highlights the need for “regulations in place to cope with advances in technology in sport” according to a University of Bedfordshire professor.
Olympic jackets on show in museum
Fashion and Textile students gave Team GB’s 2012 kit designer, Stella McCartney, a run for her money with rather dashing Olympic-themed jackets.
Book shop opens in Luton
A bookshop, which opened its doors to the public this morning (Monday), will be providing first year undergraduates at the University of Bedfordshire with £50 to spend in store.