April

Fri 30 April, 2021
Global reality of forced migration made accessible in new book

A University of Bedfordshire academic has published a book based on three decades of experience and research into the complexities of human displacement, which aims to accessibly aid the knowledge and understanding of global migration for students, policy makers and the general public.

Wed 28 April, 2021
Law student follows parents’ footsteps at Beds

Having graduated over 20 years ago, a pair of Law students have inspired their daughter to follow in their footsteps and study the same course at the University of Bedfordshire more than two decades later.

Fri 23 April, 2021
Drawing workshops to encourage young people’s creativity

The University of Bedfordshire is running a series of free workshops for children in Luton who are interested in drawing their own comics, ahead of a graphic novel art exhibition launching this summer.

Wed 21 April, 2021
Lecturer appointed Deputy Lieutenant of Bedfordshire

An academic from the University of Bedfordshire has been appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant of Bedfordshire following over three decades of commitment to social work and the community.

Tue 20 April, 2021
Uni students boost local English language skills

Students from the University of Bedfordshire are helping to enhance language and life skills with school and college pupils in the area who are learning English as a foreign language.

Thu 15 April, 2021
Pandemic inspires workforce accommodation start-up

Inspired by the needs of key workers during Covid-19, a University of Bedfordshire alumnus has launched Comfy Workers, a new accommodation start up, providing accessible overnight stays for ‘blue light’ staff and other key workers.

Wed 14 April, 2021
Charities & university to provide urgent catch-up support for schools

Two local charities have joined forces with the University of Bedfordshire to launch a Covid Catch-up Support Programme for disadvantaged pupils across the county.

Wed 14 April, 2021
Opinion: Vaccine hesitancy is more dangerous than rare side effects

A healthcare academic from the University of Bedfordshire has penned a thought piece for The Spectator, highlighting the importance of getting vaccinated against Covid-19.

Tue 13 April, 2021
A two-way street: Grateful business ‘gives back’ to students

Study Active, one of the UK’s leading providers of personal training and fitness instructor qualifications, has celebrated its fifth year of working in partnership with the University of Bedfordshire.