2025

Thu 13 November, 2025
University and Wizz Air announce exciting new partnership

The University of Bedfordshire has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with popular airline Wizz Air, to explore the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in aviation through the University’s Luton AI initiative and to create new opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience relevant to the aviation sector.

Mon 10 November, 2025
University contributes to national initiative supporting young adult carers

The University of Bedfordshire is working to break down barriers to improve support for young adult carers in higher education, as part of a national initiative led by the Learning and Work Institute and Carers Federation, and funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

Tue 04 November, 2025
Bedfordshire celebrates the humanities at Being Human Festival 2025

The University of Bedfordshire is joining the UK’s national Being Human Festival 2025, working with two local museums to showcase how the humanities can inspire creativity, connection and community through a series of free public events in Bedford.

Thu 30 October, 2025
Community Radio Award success for University’s student-led radio station

Radio LaB – the University of Bedfordshire’s student-run radio station – has triumphed at this year’s Community Radio Awards, taking home three prizes, including a top prize of Gold!

Mon 27 October, 2025
Students take part in annual mock crime scene exercise

Students from the University of Bedfordshire once again swapped the classroom for the meadow as they took part in the annual mock crime scene evening – a hands-on simulation designed to test their investigative and analytical skills in a real-world setting.

Fri 24 October, 2025
University shortlisted for five national Student Radio Awards

The University of Bedfordshire’s community radio station, Radio LaB, has been recognised on the national stage after being shortlisted for five categories at the Student Radio Awards 2025 – a record-breaking feat for the station.

Tue 21 October, 2025
New research to protect pregnant women from climate change in India

The University of Bedfordshire’s Maternal and Child Health Research Centre has joined forces with MAMTA Health Institute for Mother and Child to tackle the growing impact of climate change on maternal health in India through a pioneering new initiative.

Thu 16 October, 2025
Professor appointed Chair of the East of England Partnership for Innovation in Integrated Care

A leading academic from the University of Bedfordshire has been appointed as Chair of the East of England Partnership for Innovation in Integrated Care (EPIIC), a major regional initiative that aims to strengthen collaboration between universities and the NHS to improve health and social care.

Wed 15 October, 2025
New research highlights gaps in support for neurodivergent young women and girls affected by sexual exploitation

A new study by academics from the University of Bedfordshire sheds light on how neurodivergent young women and girls – particularly those with autism and ADHD – experience support following sexual exploitation, revealing critical gaps in current systems of care.

Mon 06 October, 2025
University of Bedfordshire to welcome former England cricketer for Black History Month event

Former England cricketer Roland Butcher – who became the first Black cricketer to represent the national team – is set to give a talk as part of a special event at the University of Bedfordshire to mark Black History Month.

Thu 02 October, 2025
Educators, employers & policymakers unite at Skills Bedfordshire Symposium to reimagine curriculum for the future workforce

More than 90 educators, industry leaders, and policymakers came together yesterday at the University of Bedfordshire for Skills Bedfordshire: Curriculum Planning and Partnership Working, a landmark partnership event organised by The Bedford College Group and the University of Bedfordshire.

Wed 01 October, 2025
University shortlisted for six awards at 2025 Community Radio Awards

The University of Bedfordshire’s student-run community radio station, Radio LaB, has been shortlisted for an impressive six awards at this year’s Community Radio Awards.