2013

Entrepreneur will share secrets of global success
A SERIAL entrepreneur who co-founded a company which developed a credit card sized computer will share the secrets of his success at the University of Bedfordshire’s Knowledge Network on Wednesday, 29 May.

Students launch dodgeball club for youngsters
Students have set up Bedford's first dodgeball club for youngsters.

Mum’s strength is inspiration for Natasha’s Cancer Research fundraising
“WHEN you get the news that your mum has cancer it completely changes your outlook. You think of them as unstoppable and as someone who will be always be there no matter what. It makes you want to do something to help everyone affected.”

Multimillion-pound plans unveiled to enhance the Bedford campus
EXCITING plans to build a new state-of-the-art teaching and learning building at the University’s Polhill Avenue Campus have been unveiled.

University is ready for the marathon
AMONG the thousands of runners at Sunday’s Virgin London Marathon will be a host of University staff and students battling the gruelling 26.2 miles, as well as Sports Therapy students easing competitors aches and pains with massages.

‘Armageddon is possible’ – Lord Anthony Giddens
ARMAGEDDON was the stuff of science fiction, until now: in the contemporary world a disaster on that scale is a distinct possibility, according to Lord Anthony Giddens.

Professor is made Academician of learned society
THE Director of the University’s Centre for Research in English Language Learning and Assessment (CRELLA) has been welcomed into the Academy of Social Sciences.

London Wasps move for Josh Bassett
RUGBY star Josh Bassett has spoken of his delight after signing for Aviva Premiership side London Wasps for the 2013/14 season.

Youngsters given taste of University life
SCHOOLCHILDREN were given a taste of what their lives at University could be like at 'FutureWeek', a new UpRising project.

East African hospital experience for midwifery student
A MIDWIFERY student will experience the extreme conditions of deprived East Africa, where one in 23 women die as a result of pregnancy or childbirth*.

Spaghetti Cinema Festival this week
‘THE man with no name’ will ride into Luton this week as the long-awaited Spaghetti Cinema Film Festival opens in the town on Thursday.

'Runners should be cautious of warm London Marathon'
MARATHON runners should make good use of the warmer days in the next couple of weeks to avoid a “thermal shock” to their system – because of the recent long cold spell.