2013

Video: Silver for University website
THE University’s website managed to out ‘Fire’fox the competition as it finished second in national education marketing awards.

Students form Keogh Mortality Review
TWO student nurses from the University of Bedfordshire have formed part of an elite national panel, which has assessed 14 hospital trusts highlighted by the NHS to have high death rates.

Greg Rutherford to receive honorary degree
LONDON 2012 Olympic gold medallist Greg Rutherford MBE is to be presented with an honorary degree by the University of Bedfordshire next week.

Watch: Gizmo for guitar effects of the future
A RESEARCHER at the University of Bedfordshire is part of a team which has developed a groundbreaking guitar pedal which can create, download, store and then produce innovative guitar effects.

Alumni join Stevenage FC
SPORTS scientists who passed their degrees at the University of Bedfordshire yesterday (Monday) celebrated in style by starting their first day on the job – with League One side Stevenage FC.

International award for Business School lecturer
A LECTURER at the University of Bedfordshire’s Business School has jointly won the Best Paper Award at the International Council for Small Business (ICSB) conference, in Puerto Rico.

Luton's homeless young people to receive therapy
HOMELESS young people in Luton could benefit from psychological therapy thanks to an innovative project which has received more than £280,000 worth of Lottery funding.

Scheme sends 102 graduates into work
MORE than 100 graduates from around Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire have been employed this academic year thanks to an innovative scheme launched by the University of Bedfordshire and the Job Centre Plus (JCP).

University to be host of Radio Conference 2013
LUTON is to join the likes of Melbourne, Auckland and Toronto next month as the University of Bedfordshire plays host to the Radio Conference.

University plays host to BBC East Sports Awards
Olympic and Paralympic idols joined a host of local sporting stars to fill the University of Bedfordshire theatre last night (Tuesday) as “one great year was condensed into one great night” at the BBC East Sports Awards.

Paul to take on 132 mile run for veterans
RUNNING some 132 miles in five days is the challenge a University of Bedfordshire psychologist has set himself – to raise money for The Veterans Charity.

Rugby star set for Bournemouth’s big stage
BEDFORD based Rugby sensation Will Affleck is hoping to smash through the competition at the Viper 10’s Rugby 7’s festival in Bournemouth this weekend.