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Beds ‘Gets Results’ for local economy & community
The University of Bedfordshire is shining a light on some of the important research projects and local business support it has provided during the Covid-19 pandemic, as part of Universities UK’s (UUK) latest campaign – #GettingResults.
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Beds law students link up at local solicitors
Two University of Bedfordshire students have united after a Law LLB undergraduate secured a trainee paralegal position at a local solicitors, supervised by a graduate of the same course.
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University to be founding member of a new anti-racism network
The University of Bedfordshire is one of 15 universities across England to agree the formation of a new network aimed at fighting racism in higher education.
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Law student follows parents’ footsteps at Beds
Having graduated over 20 years ago, a pair of Law students have inspired their daughter to follow in their footsteps and study the same course at the University of Bedfordshire more than two decades later.
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Pandemic inspires workforce accommodation start-up
Inspired by the needs of key workers during Covid-19, a University of Bedfordshire alumnus has launched Comfy Workers, a new accommodation start up, providing accessible overnight stays for ‘blue light’ staff and other key workers.
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A two-way street: Grateful business ‘gives back’ to students
Study Active, one of the UK’s leading providers of personal training and fitness instructor qualifications, has celebrated its fifth year of working in partnership with the University of Bedfordshire.
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Students adapt to the changing events industry
University of Bedfordshire students have shown their versatility and adapted to the changing events industry, putting on exceptional events despite the barriers raised by Covid-19.
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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.
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Law Clinic open for business despite restrictions
The University of Bedfordshire’s Law Clinic is continuing to offer the public free legal advice this spring, despite disruptions caused by the country’s lockdown restrictions.
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University celebrates success of Apprenticeship programmes
As part of National Apprenticeship Week (8–14th February), the University of Bedfordshire is highlighting the success of its Higher and Degree Level Apprenticeship programmes.
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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.
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Vice Chancellor appoints three Faculty Deans after resilient 2020 performance
The University of Bedfordshire has appointed three permanent Executive Deans to the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences (HSS), Faculty of Education and Sport (E&S) and Bedfordshire’s Business School (UBBS).