January
Leading barrister speaks of the importance of human rights
BARONESS Helena Kennedy, one of the UK’s leading human rights advocates, argued this week that the United Kingdom must not withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) if it is to continue to be regarded as a free and democratic society that respects the rights of individuals.
Preferred contractor selected to build new £46m Uni library
WILLMOTT Dixon, one of the UK’s largest construction companies, has been awarded a design and build contract to construct the University of Bedfordshire's new library building in Luton.
University students up for TV award
A UNIVERSITY of Bedfordshire student television production has been nominated for a prestigious award.
University’s sports science expert plays part in picking Winter Olympics squad
THE University of Bedfordshire’s sports science expert, Professor John Brewer, has had a hand in selecting Team GB’s Winter Olympics squad for Sochi this week.
How the story of four million non-white people in World War One 'should be spread across Luton'
THE influence of the four million non-white people who were involved in the First World War was demonstrated in a documentary shown as part of a special centenary event at the University of Bedfordshire.
Music mogul-turned-football chairman shares secrets of his success with business students
CHAIRMAN of MK Dons, Pete Winkelman, took time out this week (Monday) to speak to budding entrepreneurs as part of the University's Leadership Futures series.
Uni features on the BBC's Sunday Politics TV programme
The University of Bedfordshire was featured in BBC's Sunday Politics programme on 19 January, in a positive and encouraging report about immigration that focussed on Romanian and Bulgarian students in the UK.
Leading barrister to speak at University of Bedfordshire
ONE of the UK’s leading barristers, Baroness Helena Kennedy QC, is to give an open lecture at the University of Bedfordshire.
TV scientist Robert Winston to speak at University of Bedfordshire
WORLD-RENOWNED scientist and television presenter, Professor Lord Robert Winston, is to give a public lecture at the University of Bedfordshire.
Footballer put through his paces by students during interview
CULT football figure Adebayo Akinfenwa visited the University this week, as part of an interview assignment with media performance students.
UCMK and MK Chamber forge new alliance to promote enterprise, education and growth
MILTON KEYNES' new university campus, UCMK, and MK’s Chamber of Commerce have signed an agreement to work together to promote enterprise, growth and innovation across the city.
Local youngsters who raised £12,000 for good causes honoured
A GROUP of young people from Luton and the surrounding area are to be honoured this Friday (17th January) at a special event hosted at the University.