January

Tue 28 January, 2014
Leading barrister speaks of the importance of human rights

BARONESS Helena Kennedy, one of the UK’s leading human rights advocates, argued this week that the United Kingdom must not withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) if it is to continue to be regarded as a free and democratic society that respects the rights of individuals.

Mon 27 January, 2014
Preferred contractor selected to build new £46m Uni library

WILLMOTT Dixon, one of the UK’s largest construction companies, has been awarded a design and build contract to construct the University of Bedfordshire's new library building in Luton.

Fri 24 January, 2014
University students up for TV award

A UNIVERSITY of Bedfordshire student television production has been nominated for a prestigious award.

Thu 23 January, 2014
University’s sports science expert plays part in picking Winter Olympics squad

THE University of Bedfordshire’s sports science expert, Professor John Brewer, has had a hand in selecting Team GB’s Winter Olympics squad for Sochi this week.

Thu 23 January, 2014
How the story of four million non-white people in World War One 'should be spread across Luton'

THE influence of the four million non-white people who were involved in the First World War was demonstrated in a documentary shown as part of a special centenary event at the University of Bedfordshire.

Thu 23 January, 2014
Music mogul-turned-football chairman shares secrets of his success with business students

CHAIRMAN of MK Dons, Pete Winkelman, took time out this week (Monday) to speak to budding entrepreneurs as part of the University's Leadership Futures series.

Wed 22 January, 2014
Uni features on the BBC's Sunday Politics TV programme

The University of Bedfordshire was featured in BBC's Sunday Politics programme on 19 January, in a positive and encouraging report about immigration that focussed on Romanian and Bulgarian students in the UK.

Mon 20 January, 2014
Leading barrister to speak at University of Bedfordshire

ONE of the UK’s leading barristers, Baroness Helena Kennedy QC, is to give an open lecture at the University of Bedfordshire.

Fri 17 January, 2014
TV scientist Robert Winston to speak at University of Bedfordshire

WORLD-RENOWNED scientist and television presenter, Professor Lord Robert Winston, is to give a public lecture at the University of Bedfordshire.

Fri 17 January, 2014
Footballer put through his paces by students during interview

CULT football figure Adebayo Akinfenwa visited the University this week, as part of an interview assignment with media performance students.

Wed 15 January, 2014
UCMK and MK Chamber forge new alliance to promote enterprise, education and growth

MILTON KEYNES' new university campus, UCMK, and MK’s Chamber of Commerce have signed an agreement to work together to promote enterprise, growth and innovation across the city.

Mon 13 January, 2014
Local youngsters who raised £12,000 for good causes honoured

A GROUP of young people from Luton and the surrounding area are to be honoured this Friday (17th January) at a special event hosted at the University.