School of Art and Creative Industries News
Pop-up exhibition brimming with hat heritage
Second year art and photography students from the University of Bedfordshire have curated a temporary exhibition in Luton, exploring the heritage of the town’s once booming hat-making trade.
Drawing workshops to encourage young people’s creativity
The University of Bedfordshire is running a series of free workshops for children in Luton who are interested in drawing their own comics, ahead of a graphic novel art exhibition launching this summer.
Radio LaB plays ‘sonic tag’ for International Women’s Day
A unique female-driven radio feature will be aired on Radio LaB, the University of Bedfordshire’s community radio station, as part of a collaborative International Women’s Day audio project.
Graduate’s book explores impact of social media on political debates
A research graduate from the University of Bedfordshire has authored a book based on her PhD thesis, analysing the UK’s public political participation in an ever-changing digital age.
National Lottery to fund new regional Heritage Project
A grant worth a quarter of a million pounds has been secured by the University of Bedfordshire to fund a vital thirty-month long capacity-building and skills development project for the communities of Luton, Bedford and Central Beds.
Community arts celebrated by ‘Little Red Live’
A spotlight is being shone upon Luton’s art scene in a new audio series aired weekly on Radio LaB, the University of Bedfordshire’s community radio station.
Author Q&A to discuss the critical role of community arts
Two University of Bedfordshire academics are hosting a virtual Author Talk and Q&A to present the research-rich content of their new book, Developing a Sense of Place.
Beds student snaps up silver in student photography awards
A University of Bedfordshire student has won 2nd prize in the ‘Commercial’ category at the Wex Student Photography Awards 2020.
University event to discuss lack of inclusion and diversity in creative arts
The University of Bedfordshire’s popular Beds Talks series returns for 2021 to discuss the presence of inequality and lack of diversity in the UK’s creative industries.