2013

Undergraduate picked for England's Rugby Elite Playing Squad
UNIVERSITY of Bedfordshire student Sarah McKenna has been selected for the England Women’s Rugby Elite Playing Squad.

Award for graduate employment scheme
AN innovative University of Bedfordshire scheme, which helped more than 100 graduates from across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire find employment, has won a national higher education award.

Student captains Great Britain Sevens at World University Games
A UNIVERSITY of Bedfordshire student captained the Great Britain Women's Rugby Sevens Team to fourth place in the Summer World University Games.

Learning disabled Bedfordshire residents shown into work
ADULTS with learning disabilities are on a route to employment thanks to a project spearheaded by University of Bedfordshire students.

Bedfordshire duo set to publish groundbreaking books
TWO University of Bedfordshire academics are about to publish two groundbreaking books that explore the relationship between psychoanalysis and filmmaking from contrasting perspectives.

University sports leader guides England to victory
TRACK and field coach, Ian Roberts, believes he has future Olympic stars on his hands after guiding England to victory the Schools’ International Athletic Board (SIAB) Home International Championships last month in Ireland.

'Trainee teacher shortage could lead to youngsters being unable to read'
A TRAINEE teacher shortage, allied with the news of a 20 per cent increase in pupil numbers in primary schools*, could lead to young children being unable to read, warns a leading teaching expert.

National Youth Theatre partnership launch will reach out to young people and say ‘You Can’
INFLUENTIAL figures from the worlds of politics, education, the arts and business gathered at Speaker's House, Parliament for a reception to celebrate the launch of a partnership between the University of Bedfordshire and National Youth Theatre (NYT).

University trio raises thousands for good causes
A UNIVERSITY of Bedfordshire lecturer was part of a team that raised £2,000 for charity after cycling the length of the country in 18 days.

Academics call for National Curriculum to include lessons in how to argue and debate
COMMUNICATION skills such as how to speak publicly, debate, question and argue should be taught to primary school children as part of the National Curriculum, according to research carried out by leading academics.

University trio raises thousands for good causes
A UNIVERSITY of Bedfordshire lecturer was part of a team that raised £2,000 for charity after cycling the length of the country in 18 days.

Uni extends partnership links in South-East Asia
STUDENTS in Malaysia are to be given the opportunity to study for a University of Bedfordshire degree following an agreement signed with Berjaya College.