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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Opinion: Combat health inequalities by embracing individual values
A PhD student from the University of Bedfordshire has penned an opinion piece for the Nursing Times about equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within healthcare services.

International students help contribute millions to regional economy
A new report published by Universities UK International (UUKi), the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) and Kaplan International Pathways, in collaboration with London Economics, has unveiled the economic benefits that international students bring to Bedfordshire and across the East of England.

Photography students brighten up local hospitals with new exhibit
Students from the University of Bedfordshire have unveiled a new photography exhibit at two local hospitals, aiming to create warm and inviting spaces for patients and staff.

Maternity academic presents at World Congress event
A public health academic from the University of Bedfordshire has presented research findings at the 17th World Congress on Public Health, investigating how to enhance timely maternity care for pregnant women from migrant and ethnic minority backgrounds.

University encourages future CSI experts with forensics roadshow
The University of Bedfordshire’s School of Life Sciences and student recruitment teams have taken their interactive Forensic Crime Scene workshop on the road, giving fun and educational taster sessions to local schoolchildren.

University presents students’ creative talent and growth
Undergraduate and Masters students from the University of Bedfordshire’s School of Arts & Creative Industries have taken part in end-of-year Degree Shows to celebrate their work and showcase their future potential.

Academic co-authors new Nursing guide to help develop clinical practice
An academic from the University of Bedfordshire has co-authored a new pocket guide which is the first of its kind to cover the clinical practice of all four fields of nursing – adult, child, learning disability and mental health.