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Community Engagement Strategy sets the vision for Bedfordshire’s future
The University of Bedfordshire has unveiled its new Community Engagement Strategy 2026–2030, setting out a bold plan to strengthen its role at the heart of Bedfordshire and the wider region.
University of Bedfordshire and London Luton Airport commit to AI-focused partnership
The University of Bedfordshire and London Luton Airport (LLA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) collaboration, positioning LLA as one of the UK’s most forward-thinking airports in the adoption of next-generation AI technologies.
Graduate secures top publishing mentorship and Creative of the Month
A graduate from the University of Bedfordshire is celebrating after landing a coveted place on a publishing mentorship scheme – and has been named Creative of the Month by popular publisher Penguin Books.
New research with Petals Charity aims to improve support for bereaved parents
The University of Bedfordshire has partnered with national baby loss organisation Petals Charity to jointly sponsor a new PhD research project exploring how couples can access and engage with specialist bereavement counselling following pregnancy loss.
University and Bedford Council sign Civic Agreement to strengthen local opportunity & growth
The University of Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough Council have signed a new Civic Agreement, confirming a shared commitment to work together to support education, culture, economic development and health outcomes across the borough.
Record-breaking success for Bedfordshire at the Student Radio Awards
The University of Bedfordshire’s on-campus community radio station, Radio LaB, is celebrating its most successful year after winning an impressive six awards at the Student Radio Awards.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.