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Thu 07 August, 2025
University of Bedfordshire awarded University Mental Health Charter Award

The University of Bedfordshire is proud to announce that it has been awarded the University Mental Health Charter Award by Student Minds, the UK’s student mental health charity.

Wed 06 August, 2025
Your guide to Clearing 2025: Top tips & advice

With A Level Results Day fast approaching (14 August), the University of Bedfordshire is here to support students exploring their options through Clearing – whether they’re rethinking their plans or applying to university for the first time.

Tue 05 August, 2025
PhD student funded by local charity celebrates graduation success

A PhD student whose research delves into a remotely delivered mind-body physical activity intervention for older people - part-funded by award-winning local charity The Sadie Centre - has graduated from the University of Bedfordshire during this summer’s ceremonies.

Fri 01 August, 2025
New research calls for overhaul of UK asylum system for lone asylum-seeking children

A new report, led by the University of Bedfordshire, in partnership with the London School of Economics and the South London Refugee Association, is calling for urgent reform of the UK asylum system to better protect unaccompanied children and young people seeking refuge.

Wed 30 July, 2025
Successful alumni return to inspire next generation of graduates

The University of Bedfordshire was proud to welcome back three inspirational alumni to its summer graduation ceremonies – each returning to share their journeys, successes, and advice with the Class of 2025.

Mon 28 July, 2025
University celebrates outstanding student achievements at graduation

The achievements of students were celebrated at this summer’s University of Bedfordshire graduation ceremonies, with a special focus on those who have been honoured with academic prizes in recognition of their outstanding performance.

Wed 23 July, 2025
Bedfordshire’s Class of 2025 celebrate at summer graduations

Luton Town legend Mick Harford, Olympic silver medallist Mallory Franklin, and Luton Rising’s Chair, Paul Kehoe, were just some of the famous faces joining thousands of students to receive honours from the University of Bedfordshire as they celebrated their graduation.

Tue 22 July, 2025
University partners with Bedford Borough Council to drive business growth & innovation

A new collaboration between the University of Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough Council is set to support urban and rural businesses in the Bedford Borough area to innovate, grow, and build long-term resilience.

Tue 22 July, 2025
University secures funding to improve community access to green spaces

The University of Bedfordshire has secured funding for a new initiative which aims to improve health, access, and connections to nature, with a particular focus on those identified as facing barriers to access, such as people with disabilities and minority ethnic communities.

Mon 21 July, 2025
University of Bedfordshire celebrates rapid rise in student satisfaction across major national surveys

The University of Bedfordshire is celebrating a major step forward in student satisfaction, with significant improvements recorded across all three of the UK’s leading student experience surveys – the National Student Survey (NSS), the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES), and the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES).

Thu 17 July, 2025
Film student has screenplay shortlisted at LA Film Festival

A final-year student from the University of Bedfordshire was selected as a finalist for this year’s Los Angeles Short Film Festival with a script he wrote during his studies.

Mon 14 July, 2025
New research calls on local women runners to share safety experiences

An academic from the University of Bedfordshire is calling on local women to take part in an international research project exploring safety and harassment while running outdoors.