2012

Mon 17 September, 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.

Fri 14 September, 2012
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.

Fri 14 September, 2012
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.

Thu 13 September, 2012
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.

Wed 12 September, 2012
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.

Mon 10 September, 2012
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.

Fri 07 September, 2012
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.

Fri 07 September, 2012
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.

Fri 07 September, 2012
Making sense of Life’s Mystery

University of Bedfordshire law student, Anisa Ali, has had her passion for poetry published.

Tue 04 September, 2012
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.

Mon 03 September, 2012
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.

Mon 03 September, 2012
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.