November
Student dancers need balance to flourish
Young talented dancers need a “harmonious balance” between dance and other commitments in their lives to stay the course.
Gaelic Games boosted by new course at Bedfordshire
The University of Bedfordshire has signed an agreement with the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) to teach PE students to become qualified teachers of Gaelic football and hurling at secondary schools across the country.
From mountains to oceans, the planet needs protection
A coral reefs expert and an intrepid explorer who conquered Mount Everest will discuss problems facing the environment at a free lecture at the University of Bedfordshire on Wednesday, 21 Nov.
Professor to advise Parliament on human rights of children
Parliament has appointed a University of Bedfordshire Professor to advise them on the rights of asylum seeking children in the UK.
Principal Lecturer joins Army Nursing Research Professoriate
Principal Lecturer in Health Major Tony McGrath has been asked to join the TA’s Nursing Research Professoriate.
Presenter tells student to follow their dreams
“If little old me from the West Country can do it, you, from all the beautiful places you are from, can do it too,” CBBC presenter Gemma Hunt told international students at the University of Bedfordshire.
World leading genetic scientist to hold guest lecture
The nature-nurture debate has existed for centuries - however, not until now does science have the tools to reveal how one is shaped by the other.
Senior broadcasters share views on BBC
The resignation of BBC director general George Entwistle and the crisis at the corporation was the hot topic when seasoned broadcasters visited a journalism class at the University of Bedfordshire.
Graduate takes youth worker of the year award
Discovering hidden problems behind street robbery, and encouraging youngsters to help care for disabled people their own age, were projects which saw a University of Bedfordshire graduate take home this year's National Youth Worker Award.
Dean to join Royal Opera House’s ‘Bridge’ Advisory Board
A Dean from the University of Bedfordshire is to become a member of the Royal Opera House (ROH) ‘Bridge’ Advisory Board.
Professor calls for urgent support for care home ‘silent minority’ ahead of World Diabetes Day
A diabetes expert from the University of Bedfordshire has called for urgent support for the “silent minority” in care homes to avoid “unnecessary suffering and even premature deaths” ahead of World Diabetes Day, on Wednesday, 14 November.
New trauma course to upskill healthcare professionals
The country’s first trauma course for healthcare professionals is being provided by the University of Bedfordshire – offering skills that could save lives.