July
Government proposals to tackle childhood obesity a step in the right direction but more needs to be done
Although the much-needed Government proposals to tackle childhood obesity provide an important step to move forward, more needs to be done over a sustained period of time to address the issue, according to a physical activity and nutrition expert at the University of Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire graduations conclude with civic ceremony
Graduation season at the University of Bedfordshire came to an end on Friday (27Jul) with a civic ceremony in Luton.
Student satisfaction soars at Bedfordshire
Final year students at the University of Bedfordshire have shown their appreciation for their time spent at the University through a national survey which measures student satisfaction.
BBC journalist and EastEnders screenwriter join Bedfordshire graduates
BBC Three Counties Radio journalist Toby Friedner and EastEnders screenwriter Tony Jordan joined students of the University of Bedfordshire at their graduation ceremony to receive their Honorary Doctors of Arts.
Pop Idol judge Carrie Grant encourages graduates to make a difference
Graduates at the University of Bedfordshire got the ultimate pep talk from Pop Idol judge and coach Carrie Grant.
University’s Business School students graduate in style
Hundreds of students from the University of Bedfordshire’s Business School gathered to celebrate their graduation.
Former High Sheriff of Bedfordshire honoured at graduation
The former High Sheriff of Bedfordshire encouraged graduates from the University of Bedfordshire to grasp every opportunity available.
University of Bedfordshire graduations kick off in Bedford
Bedford town centre came to a standstill to the sound of bagpipes as the University of Bedfordshire kicked off its graduation season with the civic ceremony.
Bedfordshire’s new STEM building ‘tops out’
The University of Bedfordshire’s campus transformation took a leap forward (Thursday 19 July), with the ‘topping out’ of a new £40m building devoted to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Bedfordshire awarded £850,000 grant to roll out safeguarding framework to protect children from abuse
The University of Bedfordshire has been awarded over £850,000 of National Lottery funding to further develop a framework aimed at strengthening the safeguarding response to vulnerable children and young people.
Parents and carers of autistic children needed for stigma-breaking research
Parents and carers of autistic children living in Bedfordshire are being invited to take part in a unique and pioneering research trial at the University of Bedfordshire focused on autism stigma and mental health among parents and carers.
Bedfordshire students to appear in Disney’s live-action Dumbo
Performing Arts students at the University of Bedfordshire have been getting real life experience working as extras on Disney’s upcoming live-action film Dumbo.