2016

Tue 20 December, 2016
University receives NSPCC grant to help children get back on track after abuse

The University of Bedfordshire has been awarded funds by the NSPCC and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) to examine how we can better support healthy child development after sexual abuse.

Mon 19 December, 2016
Bedfordshire academic on BAFTAs judging panel

A senior lecturer at the University of Bedfordshire was part of the panel of judges deciding which nominee in the Entertainment category would take the top prize at the British Academy Children’s Awards.

Thu 15 December, 2016
Social mobility a priority for new higher education access scheme

The University of Bedfordshire is working with young males from deprived areas of the county in new half-million pound widening participation project to improve access to university.

Wed 14 December, 2016
Sport students given helping hand with University Scholarship

Sports students at the University of Bedfordshire have been given a helping hand thanks to a sports scholarship.

Wed 14 December, 2016
Sport students given helping hand with University Scholarship

Sports students at the University of Bedfordshire have been given a helping hand thanks to a sports scholarship.

Mon 12 December, 2016
Bedfordshire showcases latest sports research

Staff and students from the Institute of Sport and Physical Activity Research presented their latest research findings at the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Conference 2016.

Mon 12 December, 2016
Bedfordshire showcases latest sports research

Staff and students from the Institute of Sport and Physical Activity Research presented their latest research findings at the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Conference 2016.

Fri 09 December, 2016
Whodunnit - implementing the UK’s teenage pregnancy strategy

University of Bedfordshire academic Alison Hadley OBE has been called on to share the success of England’s teenage pregnancy strategy.

Thu 08 December, 2016
Night workers can help to protect children from sexual exploitation this Christmas

Night workers will be more able to protect vulnerable children from sexual exploitation this Christmas thanks to pioneering work by Barnardo’s.

Tue 06 December, 2016
Study to reduce risk of heart disease in those with spinal cord injuries

A study into how sitting down and being inactive all day could increase the risk of heart disease in people with spinal cord injuries has been launched at the University of Bedfordshire

Tue 06 December, 2016
Radio LaB backs drug-driving prevention campaign

The University of Bedfordshire’s community radio station Radio LaB has teamed up with Luton Council and Smart Safe to support a campaign to discourage people from drug-driving.

Tue 06 December, 2016
Study to reduce risk of heart disease in those with spinal cord injuries

A study into how sitting down and being inactive all day could increase the risk of heart disease in people with spinal cord injuries has been launched at the University of Bedfordshire