October

Tue 31 October, 2023
Radio LaB nominated at Student Radio Awards 2023

Celebrations are in order at Radio LaB – the University of Bedfordshire’s community radio station – as the station has been nominated for another coveted award, this time at the Student Radio Awards (SRAs).

Mon 23 October, 2023
Racing driver uses University facilities to prepare for Formula 1 session debut

Junior racing driver Frederik Vesti has been making the most of the University of Bedfordshire’s Human Performance Centre (HPC) to help prepare him for his Formula 1 debut during Free Practice 1 at the upcoming Mexican Grand Prix.

Thu 19 October, 2023
University showcases rising entrepreneurs

Local businesswoman Melissa Mason was awarded a one-year membership to the Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce for her work self-publishing educational children’s books at a Dragon’s Den-style pitching competition hosted by the University of Bedfordshire.

Thu 19 October, 2023
Graduate start-ups & community engagement celebrated in latest KEF results

Research England has unveiled this year’s Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) results which confirm that the University of Bedfordshire performed strongly in a number of key areas, including support for graduate start-ups and local and regional community engagement.

Thu 12 October, 2023
Radio LaB celebrates Community Radio Awards nominations

Radio LaB, the University of Bedfordshire's on-campus community radio station, is celebrating after being nominated for two Community Radio Awards (CRAs).

Wed 11 October, 2023
University celebrates Black History Month

Students and staff at the University of Bedfordshire are hosting a number of insightful and entertaining events throughout October to celebrate Black culture, heritage and community as part of Black History Month 2023.

Tue 10 October, 2023
University appoints new Executive Dean of Health & Social Sciences

The University of Bedfordshire has announced the appointment of Dr Alison Tresidder as the new Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences.

Mon 09 October, 2023
Doreen Lawrence delivers an inspiring lecture about a ‘legacy of change’

Doreen Lawrence, Baroness Lawrence of Clarendon, OBE was welcomed to the University of Bedfordshire to deliver a free public lecture about her life and career, honouring her 30-year-long campaign for justice and equality following the racist murder of her son, Stephen, in London in 1993.

Wed 04 October, 2023
Last chance to view creative student work on public display

There’s not long left to visit an exhibition of work created by students from the University of Bedfordshire, which is on display to the public until Friday 6th October.

Tue 03 October, 2023
Rugby World Cup 2023: Academic experts for press commentary

During this year's Rugby World Cup (September – October 2023), the University of Bedfordshire is shining a spotlight on academics who have expertise in sports, including culture, fitness, coaching and fandom – all relevant to the tournament.

Mon 02 October, 2023
Bedfordshire celebrates National Inclusion Week

Throughout National Inclusion Week (25th – 29th September), the University of Bedfordshire held a series of special events for students and staff to mark the week and celebrate Bedfordshire being a diverse place to study and work.