2012

Uni joins the drive for Climate Week
The University of Bedfordshire teamed up with Luton Borough Council encouraging staff to put on their learner plates once again, by organising ‘smarter driving’ lessons.

'Think for yourself and help others' urges education chief
One of the country’s top education experts, Professor Sir Tim Brighouse, visited the University’s Putteridge Bury campus earlier this month.

Regional social workers flock to expert lecture
More than 70 local and regional social workers flocked to the University of Bedfordshire yesterday (19 March) to hear from child sexual exploitation expert Professor Margaret Melrose as she delivered her Professorial Inaugural lecture.

Can you name an England women’s footballer?
‘Who could name an England women’s footballer?’ is a question that University of Bedfordshire lecturer Dr Stacey Pope asked a conference to mark International Women’s Week.

University’s scholarship hailed as ‘most generous’
The University of Bedfordshire has ‘one of the most generous’ scholarships in the UK according to the Daily Telegraph.

University welcomes visitors from the Saudi Embassy
The University of Bedfordshire welcomed special guests from the Saudi Embassy in London on Monday, 12 March.

The University opens its doors for the first Luton Science Fair
Visitors flocked to the University of Bedfordshire to learn about science at the Luton Science Fair on Saturday, 10 March.

Primary school children sowed seeds at University
Primary school children from Milton Keynes were given a taste of university life when they visited the University of Bedfordshire.

London 2012 anti-doping science for local pupils
Local pupils donned white coats and goggles to run anti-doping tests similar to those that will be used during the London 2012 Olympics, during a Scientists in Sport day held at the University of Bedfordshire.

Educators make a major impact in Malawi
Teachers and students from the University of Bedfordshire are transforming the way education is delivered in a remote part of Malawi.

Students get scoop with interview with disgraced MP
University of Bedfordshire journalism students have been given an exclusive interview with the Falkirk MP Eric Joyce who appeared in court on Friday, 9 March pleading guilty to four charges of assault.

UK religious leaders unite to support organ donation
A University of Bedfordshire expert has contributed to the first ever meeting of faith leaders from all major UK religions to promote organ donation.