2014
University department to evaluate national alcohol-related programme
The Substance Misuse and Ageing Research Team (SMART) at the University of Bedfordshire is to evaluate a nationwide programme aimed at alcohol-related harm prevention for the over-50s.
Al Murray and David Willetts MP to be among honorands
Comedian Al Murray, the former Minister of Universities and Science, David Willetts, and nationally-acclaimed journalist Polly Toynbee are among those due to receive honorary degrees from the University of Bedfordshire next week.
Beds SU to set up Student United Nations Association
University of Bedfordshire’s Students’ Union (Beds SU) has announced it is to begin the creation of a student branch of the United Nations Association.
Book reveals innovative data collecting methods
A book by a marketing expert at the University of Bedfordshire compiles advice from specialists around the world on developing innovative methods to collect data.
Bedfordshire wins Best Faculty Campaign at Prospects Postgraduate Awards
The University of Bedfordshire has won the Best Faculty Campaign category in the 2014 Prospects Postgraduate Awards.
Bedfordshire filmmaker to premiere controversial short film
An award-winning filmmaker from the University of Bedfordshire is to premiere a controversial film at a two-day conference in London this weekend (Nov 8 and 9).
Team GB Badminton player interviewed by Bedfordshire students
Team GB Badminton player Tom Wolfenden was interviewed by students at the University of Bedfordshire yesterday (November 4).
United Nations event highlights University’s international and cultural work
The University of Bedfordshire’s international and cultural work was highlighted during Sir Jeremy Greenstock’s visit to its Luton Campus last Friday (October 31).
Students could earn roles with UK’s longest-running alternative theatre company
University of Bedfordshire media students could potentially earn roles with the UK’s longest-running alternative theatre company, according to actor Gareth Brierley.
Milton Keynes students' graduation joy
Students from across the University of Bedfordshire’s partner colleges were among the happy graduates picking up their degrees at a ceremony in Milton Keynes which also celebrated the achievements of a local entrepreneur.
Graduate up for national radio gong
A former student presenter at the University of Bedfordshire's community radio station has been nominated for a national award, whilst it has also been announced that the station is to stay on local radio waves for another five years.
Life peer to speak at University
Baroness Margaret Prosser, a life peer in the House of Lords, is to speak at the University of Bedfordshire next Wednesday (5 November).