December

Fri 21 December, 2012
International summer school creates ‘global citizens’

An international programme aimed at improving the skills of physical education and sport pedagogy postgraduates has been extended.

Fri 21 December, 2012
Coca-Cola Christmas advert made with the help of student

The Coca-Cola Christmas advert popping up on TV is many people’s first sign for the return of the Yuletide festivities.

Thu 20 December, 2012
Graduate appointed Poet Laureate of Luton

Bedfordshire graduate and poet Mary Emeji has been appointed Poet Laureate of Luton.

Thu 20 December, 2012
A memorable and momentous day for Deputy Vice Chancellor

This is a moment that Professor Ashraf Jawaid could not have foreseen when he arrived at the University of Birmingham as an international student 34 years ago.

Tue 18 December, 2012
Dodgeball team smash world record

There was celebration in the Petit Gym at Bedford campus as the University’s dodgeball team, the Bedfordshire Bulls, smashed the Guinness World record for the longest dodgeball match ever played.

Fri 14 December, 2012
Students' dating show a 'sensation'

ITV’s Take Me Out could be facing stiff competition from Television Production students who wrote, produced and starred in their own dating show.

Fri 14 December, 2012
From prison officer to graphic designer

A former prison officer who swapped handcuffs for graphic design found time in her hectic schedule to win a contract with a beauty products company.

Thu 13 December, 2012
Rugby player catches top award

Third year Sport and Exercise Science student Josh Bassett was crowned Adult Sports Personality of the Year at the Bedford Sports Awards.

Thu 06 December, 2012
Tales of Latvia told at students’ exhibition

Holidaymakers at London Luton Airport have the chance to check out an exhibition of Latvian prints by University students.

Tue 04 December, 2012
Student leads campaign to help Luton's young homeless off the streets

Bedfordshire student Teri Manning is putting something back into her community becoming a charity manager to help young homeless people in Luton.