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 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.

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.

One lucky Television Production student from the University of Bedfordshire is set to undertake work experience with popular BBC programme ‘The One Show’, as part of an annual scheme nurturing new talent.

Students from the University of Bedfordshire’s on-campus community radio station, Radio LaB, are set to get involved in a new podcast exploring the history of local town Ampthill.