January

Thu 28 January, 2016
Local Employability Events for Year 10 students

Would your year 10 students benefit from exploring the world of work?  The Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes Collaborative Network are hosting local events at the University of Bedfordshire, supported by real employers, aiming to introduce learners to life beyond education.

Wed 27 January, 2016
Strengthening child protection

A new book by University of Bedfordshire Senior Lecturer in Social Work challenges commonly held assumptions on information sharing in child welfare cases.

Wed 27 January, 2016
Bedfordshire students TV takeover

Second year BA (Hons) Media Performance students and first year BA (Hons) Television Production, BA (Hons) Broadcast TV and Radio together with Foundation Degree in Media Make-up and Character Design students joined forces to create a one-day (January 21) series of live shows interviewing celebrities.

Mon 25 January, 2016
Young Carers begin project with the NNCO

The Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes Collaborative Network worked in partnership with Carers in Bedfordshire and CHUMS to welcome 33 young carers, aged from 12 to 17 years old, to the University of Bedfordshire’s Luton campus last week.

Sun 24 January, 2016
University of Bedfordshire opens a Forest School

Story-telling, dance  and pond dipping are not usually on the agenda for grand openings but that was what the gathered  VIP audience were  treated to when they attended the opening of the University of Bedfordshire’s Forest School (Wednesday 20 January).

Thu 21 January, 2016
Soccer students cross the pond to Bedfordshire

US students studying the Business of Soccer ‘crossed the pond’ to develop a greater understanding of the behind the scenes elements of football in the UK, especially economics.

Wed 20 January, 2016
Education transforms lives

The University of Bedfordshire is teaming up with British film maker Laila Khan to screen a short film 6 Cup Chai on Thursday 28 January at 3pm.

Tue 19 January, 2016
Design an app without coding

Want to design an app but don't know how to code? A University of Bedfordshire Alumnus might be able to step in and help.

Mon 18 January, 2016
Stigma and shame stopping over 50s drinkers seeking help

The biggest ever survey of its kind has been conducted by researchers at the University of Bedfordshire into the drinking habits of the over 50s.

Mon 18 January, 2016
Stigma and shame stopping over 50s drinkers seeking help

The biggest ever survey of its kind has been conducted by researchers at the University of Bedfordshire into the drinking habits of the over 50s.

Thu 14 January, 2016
Students take second place in national business challenge

A team of University of Bedfordshire MBA students took second place in the final of national FLUX 500, the largest student business challenge in the UK.

Tue 12 January, 2016
Law clinic reopens

The University of Bedfordshire Law Clinic, offering free legal advice to the general public, has reopened for 2016.