2012

Seconds out for Uni film makers in national competition
Two films made by a group of University of Bedfordshire students and graduates, in partnership with schools in Hertfordshire and Essex are being showcased online as part of a national film competition sponsored by BT.

Postgraduate student Alan receives research accolade
University of Bedfordshire sports research student Alan Metcalfe was awarded the highest possible accolade at a recent specialist conference in London.

Chinese health professionals learn from University and NHS experts
18 senior health practitioners and executives from the Shanghai Health Bureau in China have just completed a three week visit to Bedfordshire hosted by the University of Bedfordshire’s Institute of Health Research in collaboration with the Knowledge Hub and International Office

Bedfordshire welcomes Tresham tourism students
The University of Bedfordshire welcomed around 30 students from Tresham College in Northamptonshire to give them a taste of university life.

Find out what the University can offer during Adult Learners Week
As part of this year’s Adult Learners Week (12 – 18 May) the University of Bedfordshire is setting up stalls in Harpur Street, Bedford, on Tuesday 15, and Smith Square, Luton, on Wednesday 16 May, to encourage adults to take up the many opportunities it offers for local people, both part-time and full-time.

Uni staff celebrate Marathon success
Staff at the University of Bedfordshire are putting their feet up for a well earned rest after completing the Virgin London Marathon earlier this month.

Award-winning academic sheds light on educational needs
Janice Wearmouth, award-winning Professor of Education at The University of Bedfordshire, is launching her new book, which will provide teachers, parents and families alike with a very accessible framework to help young people with special educational needs.

Students’ war doc comes second at Imperial War Museum awards
Four Media Production students from the University of Bedfordshire are celebrating after coming second in the Imperial War Museum Student Film Awards 2011.

Professor chairs seminar on war crimes trials in Liberia and Sierra Leone
A professor from the University of Bedfordshire has recently returned from Liberia in Africa, where he organised and chaired a groundbreaking seminar about war crimes.

Blade Runner co-producer to visit University to talk to students
Hollywood glamour will come to the University of Bedfordshire when Blade Runner co-producer Katy Haber visits the Luton campus from 3pm to 4pm on Tuesday, 8 May.

University of Bedfordshire climbs UK league table
The University of Bedfordshire has leapt 21 places in The Complete University Guide out this week (Tues, 24 April) making it the highest climber in the country.

You can fit part-time study around your busy life
An increasing number of people want to combine their current employment with the opportunity to study and enhance their career or expand their skills. The University of Bedfordshire is now offering the opportunity to study part-time for full degrees in the evenings and at weekends at both our Luton and Bedford campuses.