2013

Student to present research at House of Commons
A RESEARCHER’S work on improving energy and spectral efficiency in mobile communications devices will be presented at a prestigious event at the House of Commons today.

Customer Service: It’s not an option
CUSTOMERS are the lifeblood of your business. And Customer Service can make or break your business.

Software freedom activist to speak at University
A SOFTWARE freedom activist will share his views on a free digital society at the Ian Dixon Lecture Theatre (A004) at the Luton campus on Wednesday, 20 March from 6pm to 9pm.

Graduations at Luton
STUDENTS dodged snow flurries to attend graduation ceremonies at the Luton campus.

Bedfordshire gets green light from Ofsted
PRIMARY teacher training at the University of Bedfordshire has been praised for its ‘high employment rates’, ‘good quality mentoring in schools’ and ‘promoting positive attitudes among class pupils’ by Ofsted – in one of its first, new and tougher inspection systems.

Nursing students shine at graduation
PREGNANCY and a difficult birth were all part of the learning curve for Mainradys Mann (pictured above), who received her Operating Theatre Practitioner certificate on the second day of graduations at St Mary’s Church, in Luton.

Radio LaB prepare to go 24 hours for Comic Relief
THE University's community radio station Radio LaB 97.1FM will be broadcasting live for 24 hours to raise money for Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day.

Uni launches plans for flagship library development
Initial designs for a new £46m library at the University of Bedfordshire go on show this month.

Sporting duo recognised as top performers
A TRINIDAD and Tobago and Colchester United ladies footballer, and a netball player/coach, have been awarded scholarships to recognise their achievements.

Universities must stand up to Ministers, says Blunkett
THE Rt Hon David Blunkett MP addressed an audience at the University on the challenges and possibilities facing higher education in Britain and across the world.

Study of women-owned businesses in Pakistan draws attention
A SUPPORTIVE family is essential to the success of female entrepreneurs in Islamic societies, according to research by the University of Bedfordshire.

Film about UK universities up for award
SENIOR Lecturer in Video Production Joanna Callaghan is celebrating after finding out her film has been nominated for a filmmakers’ award.