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University celebrates British Science Week with activities for local students
To mark British Science Week, the University of Bedfordshire recently welcomed more than 100 students from schools across the local region to celebrate with an exciting day of interactive Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths (STEM) activities.

University celebrates multiple radio award nominations at Amplify Awards
The University of Bedfordshire’s on-campus community radio station, Radio LaB, has been shortlisted for multiple prizes at the Student Radio Association’s (SRA) Amplify Awards.

University hosts AI-themed learning event for local businesses
The University of Bedfordshire, in partnership with Central Bedfordshire and West Northamptonshire Councils, recently hosted the ‘AI-Powered Growth’ event, aimed at equipping local businesses with the knowledge and tools necessary to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) for sustainable growth and innovation.

University partners with Luton Council for new AI project to support local businesses
The University of Bedfordshire has partnered with Luton Council to launch an innovative AI transformation initiative aimed at supporting local businesses in adopting artificial intelligence technology.

University of Bedfordshire celebrates female students for International Women’s Day
To mark International Women’s Day (8 March), the University of Bedfordshire is proudly spotlighting some of its inspirational female students who have made remarkable achievements in their studies and contributions to their communities.

Students gain hands-on experience using ‘SIM Street’ for missing person training exercise
Students from the University of Bedfordshire recently participated in a real-world learning exercise based on a missing persons scenario, utilising the University’s newly opened state-of-the-art ‘SIM Street’.

The Duke of Gloucester visits the University of Bedfordshire’s ‘SIM Street’
The University of Bedfordshire was delighted to welcome His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester KG GCVO for a tour of its newly opened Faculty of Health & Social Sciences ‘SIM Street’.

University event examines the criminal justice system and motherhood
The University of Bedfordshire recently hosted a conference exploring what it means to be a pregnant woman or mother within the criminal justice system, bringing together experts and students to discuss a wide range of issues and their impact.

Bedfordshire academic celebrates pandemic-inspired book launch
An academic from the University of Bedfordshire is set to launch her brand new book, exploring Black creative expression during the Covid-19 pandemic, with a special event on campus as part of the Changemakers series.

University of Bedfordshire launches new & improved student app
The University of Bedfordshire is excited to unveil its brand new MyBedsLife student app, redesigned with student feedback to offer students a more personalised, seamless, and user-friendly experience.

Bedfordshire PhD graduate awarded prestigious dissertation prize
A PhD graduate from the University of Bedfordshire has been named the recipient of the Jacqueline Ross TOEFL Dissertation Award, one of the most prestigious PhD accolades in the field of language testing.

University holds events to celebrate LGBT+ History Month
This February, the University of Bedfordshire is celebrating LGBT+ History Month with a series of events around campus. Highlights include an inspiring talk from an award-winning author sharing his journey, along with a variety of interactive activities hosted by the Students’ Union.