School of Art and Creative Industries News
University celebrates five-year Ofcom broadcasting extension
The University of Bedfordshire’s on-campus community radio station, Radio LaB, has been granted a five-year extension to its Ofcom broadcasting licence, ensuring the station will continue to serve the local community until at least 2030.
University celebrates Community Radio Award success
Radio LaB – the University of Bedfordshire’s community radio station – has won two bronze awards at this year’s Community Radio Awards, recognising student work on two special programmes, including coverage of BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend Luton.
Sports to be celebrated in new season of ‘Fantastic Noise’
The latest series of the University of Bedfordshire’s in-house podcast is being released this November with a focus on sports and the utilisation of social media, to inspire emerging content creators through the help of expert guests from the BBC and trending podcasts.
Student launches ‘Hatters Hour’ radio show for Luton Town FC
A first year Sports Journalism student from the University of Bedfordshire is celebrating after being given the opportunity to host a weekly FM radio show covering his beloved Luton Town Football Club.
Radio LaB celebrate Student Radio Awards nominations
Hot on the heels of their Community Radio Awards shortlisting, Radio LaB – the University of Bedfordshire’s community radio station – is celebrating another three nominations at the Student Radio Awards (SRAs)
Radio LaB shortlisted for two Community Radio Awards
Radio LaB – the University of Bedfordshire’s on-campus community radio station – has been shortlisted for two prizes at this year’s Community Radio Awards, celebrating stations across the UK.
Student awarded third place in national design competition
A Graphic Design student from the University of Bedfordshire has secured third place in the prestigious Penguin Cover Design Award, battling against hundreds of nominations across the country.
BAFTA-winning graduate shares industry advice with students
BAFTA award-winning producer and University of Bedfordshire graduate, Sid Cole, recently returned to campus to inspire the next generation of media professionals by sharing his industry experience and knowledge as part of a Media Junction event.
Students interview BBC stars at Luton’s Big Weekend
Over the May Bank Holiday, six lucky students from the University of Bedfordshire were given press access to Radio 1’s Big Weekend to meet up-and-coming artists and gather live radio content with the BBC Introducing team.