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Students, staff & alumni showcase art at Letchworth Open
The University of Bedfordshire’s creative talent is being represented at the Broadway Gallery by a large group of students, staff and alumni who are exhibiting their work in the annual Letchworth Open.

100 year old amongst 250 PE graduates awarded honorary degrees
On Saturday 10th September, more than 250 former students of Bedford Physical Training College (1903-1952) – later known as the Bedford College of Physical Education (1952-1978) – were reunited and awarded honorary degrees by the University of Bedfordshire.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
It was with profound sadness that we received the news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

‘Bits of Beds’ podcast gives insight into university life
The University of Bedfordshire has launched a brand new podcast – Bits of Beds – to help give new and prospective students an insight into life on campus and provide information around useful topics, such as mental health, being independent and PhD opportunities.

Clearing 2022: It helped me to decide ‘Now or Never!’
A current Masters student from the University of Bedfordshire has spoken about how Clearing enabled him – as a mature student – to pursue his dream of one day becoming a published author.

Clearing 2022: It made me feel excited about my future again
A fashion student at the University of Bedfordshire has spoken about her Clearing experience, after switching institutions so that she could smoothly continue with her studies.

Taster research placements to enrich & inspire local pupils
Year 12 students from disadvantaged backgrounds have been given the chance to get involved in research projects during the summer holidays at the University of Bedfordshire, in order to help inspire and support their development in a chosen field.

Clearing 2022: It opened new doors after redundancy
A multimedia student from the University of Bedfordshire has spoken about her Clearing experience, having decided to study again after being made redundant.

Prospering partnership to benefit the community & aspiring sports coaches
Bedford’s Blues Foundation has been announced as the official partner of the University of Bedfordshire’s new Sports Coaching & Development degree, to help support the charity’s community work and enhance student learning and employability.

Bedfordshire graduate to showcase work at MK Gallery
A University of Bedfordshire graduate has been chosen as one of three artists to have their work displayed at MK Gallery, as a nominee for this year’s Platform Graduate Award.

Clearing 2022: I was able to study closer to home but still enjoy university life
A Sports alumna has praised the benefits of applying to the University of Bedfordshire through Clearing, after missing out on her first choice.

Clearing 2022: It made me confident in my choice of where I wanted to study
An aspiring writer has spoken about how he chose to study at the University of Bedfordshire after contacting the Clearing hotline.