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Fri 14 July, 2023
University provides student radio experience to local Sixth Formers

The University of Bedfordshire’s award-winning community radio station, Radio LaB, has once again opened its doors to local students to help inspire the next generation of aspiring radio DJs and podcasters.

Mon 10 July, 2023
FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Academic experts for press commentary

Ahead of the beginning of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 (20th July – 20th August), the Press Office has brought together a list of key academics from the University of Bedfordshire who have expertise in the areas of football, sports and culture – all relevant to the tournament.

Wed 05 July, 2023
University inspires future business leaders with enterprise event

In partnership with Luton Council, the University of Bedfordshire recently hosted the Luton Enterprise Event, bringing together a range of speakers and experts to offer insight and guidance for those considering starting their own businesses.

Tue 04 July, 2023
New sex education programme for schools piloted by university academics

Academics from the Universities of Bedfordshire and Surrey are working together on a pilot sex education programme to help young people, parents and teachers have better conversations about modern-day relationships and pornography.

Mon 26 June, 2023
University academic uses design skills to help Grenfell Tower group campaign for change

An academic from the University of Bedfordshire has taken part in a visual campaign led by families of the victims of the Grenfell Tower disaster, to help publicise their demands for justice.

Fri 23 June, 2023
University to lead ground-breaking student engagement project on organ donation within ethnic minority communities

A PhD student from the University of Bedfordshire has been granted funding by the NHS to undertake a student engagement project aiming to increase the number of organ donors from ethnic minority communities.

Wed 21 June, 2023
Students give boost to local residents during care home placement

Healthcare students from the University of Bedfordshire have put their learnt skills into practice by spending ten weeks working on placement at a local residential care home.

Mon 19 June, 2023
University to welcome over 10,000 students for UCAS event

Over 10,000 16 and 17-year old students are expected to visit the University of Bedfordshire for the annual UCAS Discovery Event to find out more about career pathways and educational courses on offer to them.

Thu 15 June, 2023
University student helps prepare Luton Town FC for promotion final

A PhD student at the University of Bedfordshire is celebrating a successful season working with Luton Town Football Club, which has seen the club promoted to the Premier League for the first time in its history.

Tue 13 June, 2023
Budding student teacher recognised with Citizen’s Award

A teaching student from the University of Bedfordshire has received the Citizen’s Award at Sandy Town Council Mayor's Awards, in recognition of his voluntary service at a local school.

Fri 09 June, 2023
University app awarded highest ranking in new report

The University of Bedfordshire’s student app, MyBedsLife, has been rated Platinum – the highest ranking possible – in a new report conducted by one of the UK's leading tech comparison services, Uswitch.

Wed 07 June, 2023
Philharmonia Orchestra returns to campus for community performance

The University of Bedfordshire recently hosted the Philharmonia Orchestra’s award-winning Hear & Now community project which culminated in a performance uniting intergenerational music-making, movement and poetry.