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VIPs & students celebrate first full-scale graduation since pandemic
An award-winning scientist and a retail sustainability champion were amongst special guests who joined over 700 students at the University of Bedfordshire’s March graduation ceremonies.

Bedfordshire teams up with HSBC to support student entrepreneurs
In partnership with HSBC UK, two winning University of Bedfordshire students are taking part in a development programme for aspiring entrepreneurs from under-represented backgrounds.

University is hotbed for generating start-ups
Graduates from the University of Bedfordshire have created 870 start-up businesses since the 2014/15 academic year, the fourth most of any university in the country according to data from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA).

Student creates loneliness campaign for Age UK
An art student from the University of Bedfordshire has designed a new advertising campaign for Age UK Milton Keynes, helping them to raise awareness of loneliness in the region.

Student-run Poetry Project set to launch on campus
The University of Bedfordshire has collaborated with an international initiative to launch the first university-led poetry campaign to raise awareness of mental health on campus.

Refugee challenges are focus of University research
The University of Bedfordshire’s Centre for Research in Law (CRiL) has published a report on refugee family reunion, looking into the challenges faced by refugees seeking to be reunited with their families in the UK.

University & CBC team up to support local businesses
The University of Bedfordshire has partnered with Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) to support the ‘Central Bedfordshire Productivity Programme’, which aims to help local businesses.

Bedfordshire announces University of Law partnership
The University of Bedfordshire has announced a partnership with the University of Law in London which will aid students pursuing a career at the bar.

Clearing 2021: It helped me focus on my mental health
A second year University of Bedfordshire student has shared her experience of the Clearing process, to show others it isn’t as scary as it might seem.

Multi award-winning graduate triumphs again
Luton Poet Laureate and double Law graduate from the University of Bedfordshire, Mary Emeji, has been crowned ‘Adult Achiever’ in the Luton’s Best Awards, which highlight the incredible work that individuals perform to improve the town.

Graduate’s debut record hits BBC radio
A University of Bedfordshire alumnus has taken their first steps to saxophone stardom by having their debut record featured on BBC radio.

Mastering a career in Immigration Law
Immigration solicitor and University of Bedfordshire alumnus, Yogita Sharma, has discussed her choice for pursuing a law career in an article for Prospects.