As part of the partnership, students studying related courses, including within the School of Sport Science & Physical Activity, will be able to attend Bedford Blues training sessions and matches for observation and content production opportunities.
Bedford Blues will provide guest lectures to students throughout the academic year, giving an insight into the latest sporting industry trends and development. There will also be a £500 student prize awarded annually in collaboration between the University and the Club.
Students will have the opportunity to gain a behind-the-scenes understanding into the experiences of the Club’s athletes and commercial team. Alongside all these student benefits, the new agreement will also see the University retain the existing advertising boards currently found pitch-side at Goldington Road.
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- There will be a £500 annual student prize to be awarded in collaboration with Bedford Blues and
the University of Bedfordshire - Students will have access to selected games and training sections
- Students will have the opportunity to enjoy internships and paid roles at the club
The University works with schools, colleges and community groups across Bedfordshire. As the Official education Partner with Bedford Blues, the University will be able to share the benefits of our partnership with our education networks across Bedfordshire.
We’ll have extensive presence on match days including signage on the stands and in your match day programmes.
Our students working at Bedford Blues
Studying at the University of Bedfordshire alongside playing for the Blues and working has not only allowed me to better myself for life after rugby and improve my career prospects, but it has also helped me develop valuable, real world skills such as time management, resilience, planning, managing workload and working to deadlines, all of which can be applied to my playing and non-playing careers. - Alex Woolford - Alumni