2012

Marketing guru speaks at Business School
The University of Bedfordshire hosted a Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) lecture with special guest speaker, Dr Paul Fifield, Visiting Professor at the University of Southampton School of Management

Million+ busts the myths about mature students
Nearly half the students at the University of Bedfordshire are aged over 21 years when they start their course.

Students start business for final project
Three students put theory into practice by setting up their own television production company as part of their Television Production course at the University of Bedfordshire.

New book addresses addiction in communities
As substance use and its social impact on communities and families rises up the political agenda, a new book written by University of Bedfordshire academic Dr Sarah Galvani offers timely support for social workers and other social care staff.

Uni connected with new wifi system
As part of the University of Bedfordshire’s £180m investment in new facilities, it has completed the installation of a unified Wireless Local Area Network (LAN) establishing an online environment for more staff and students to access.

Support student parents, says study
Students with children are not getting the support they need to succeed in higher education, says a researcher at the University of Bedfordshire following the publication of a report into student parents.

Sony gold awards for Uni radio graduates
Three media graduates from the University of Bedfordshire have won Gold at this year’s Sony Radio Academy Awards.

Learning Resources nominated for award
The University of Bedfordshire has been nominated for a prestigious Heist Award for Best Internal Communication Campaign for a series of library information films.

Dean’s findings could protect coral reefs
A paper written by a Dean at the University of Bedfordshire and published in an international journal could help scientists protect coral reefs.

Bedfordshire flying high in English
The University of Bedfordshire has jumped a massive 59 places in The Guardian’s University Guide 2013’s league table for English.

Midwifery conference delivered important message
Communication is crucial – that was the message conveyed to midwives of the future at the University of Bedfordshire’s biannual Student Midwives Conference.

All aboard for Jubilee Pageant
When a flotilla of 1,000 boats set off on the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Pageant next month, key figures from Bedfordshire will be among them.