School of Art and Creative Industries News

Fri 14 July, 2023
University provides student radio experience to local Sixth Formers

The University of Bedfordshire’s award-winning community radio station, Radio LaB, has once again opened its doors to local students to help inspire the next generation of aspiring radio DJs and podcasters.

Mon 26 June, 2023
University academic uses design skills to help Grenfell Tower group campaign for change

An academic from the University of Bedfordshire has taken part in a visual campaign led by families of the victims of the Grenfell Tower disaster, to help publicise their demands for justice.

Wed 07 June, 2023
Philharmonia Orchestra returns to campus for community performance

The University of Bedfordshire recently hosted the Philharmonia Orchestra’s award-winning Hear & Now community project which culminated in a performance uniting intergenerational music-making, movement and poetry.

Wed 24 May, 2023
Photography students brighten up local hospitals with new exhibit

Students from the University of Bedfordshire have unveiled a new photography exhibit at two local hospitals, aiming to create warm and inviting spaces for patients and staff.

Mon 15 May, 2023
University presents students’ creative talent and growth

Undergraduate and Masters students from the University of Bedfordshire’s School of Arts & Creative Industries have taken part in end-of-year Degree Shows to celebrate their work and showcase their future potential.

Mon 24 April, 2023
Make-up students cause ‘casualties’ for paramedic training

Paramedic Science and Media Make-Up students from the University of Bedfordshire joined forces to create and ‘treat’ realistic wounds for a practical casualty simulation project, providing visual injury experience for aspiring frontline workers.

Tue 18 April, 2023
Radio LaB wins big at Student Radio Association’s award ceremony

The University of Bedfordshire’s on-campus community radio station, Radio LaB, is once again celebrating its success after scooping the top prize in two award categories at the Student Radio Association’s Amplify Awards.

Tue 28 March, 2023
University to inspire future sports journalists and pundits with free public masterclass

The University of Bedfordshire hopes to inspire the next generation of budding sports hacks by inviting the public along to experience a half-day journalism masterclass.

Fri 10 March, 2023
‘Aliens’ invade University campus

The University of Bedfordshire was recently the location for an exciting ‘alien invasion’, as students and alumni from various creative courses took part in a collaborative showcase event.

Thu 09 February, 2023
Local college students given hands-on TV and radio workshops

Students from Luton’s Barnfield College were invited to take part in a series of radio and TV ‘takeovers’ at the University of Bedfordshire, allowing them to produce programmes for their coursework assessments while gaining valuable industry-level experience.

Thu 01 December, 2022
University wins Silver and Gold at Community Radio Awards

Radio LaB – the University of Bedfordshire’s award-winning on-campus radio station – is celebrating two brilliant prizes it recently snapped up at this year’s Community Radio Awards (CRAs).