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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).
University’s business support helps local swim school make a 'splash'!
Despite the pandemic, a local leisure company has seen an increase in profits and clientele after seeking free SME business support from the University of Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire celebrates resilient Class of 2020 in second ‘virtual’ graduation
Virtual celebrations were hosted by the University of Bedfordshire last week to mark the success of its November graduates, who were cheered on remotely by friends and family back home.
Bedfordshire’s Class of 2020 ‘virtually’ celebrate completing their degrees
Graduates from the University of Bedfordshire were invited to take part in virtual celebrations after coronavirus caused the usual spring and summer ceremonies to be postponed.
Local SME directors praise University’s business support during Covid19
The owners of a Luton-based business have spoken of the invaluable SME support they received from University of Bedfordshire in a new promo video, following the coronavirus ‘slump’.
‘Postgraduate study is critical for developing your way of thinking’
A Business School lecturer at the University of Bedfordshire has recently discussed the benefits of postgraduate study with Beds’ LinkedIn community.
From Beds to Big Tech: Graduate reflects on top Microsoft job
A University of Bedfordshire graduate has reflected on the past year since landing a role working for world-leading technology giant, Microsoft.
Clearing 2020: It allowed me to be closer to home
A first year student has said that securing a place at University of Bedfordshire through Clearing meant she was able to live nearer her family – a choice she’s described as a “blessing in disguise” following Covid19.
Academic hosts virtual Toastmasters series to encourage discussion and debate during lockdown
A lecturer and Toastmaster from the University of Bedfordshire has been the driving force behind a new roundtable event series to help encourage public discussion of current global issues, and allow people to virtually connect with like-minded individuals from Rotary and Toastmasters clubs across the globe.
Top tips for new and returning students in light of Covid19 disruption
After schools, colleges and universities were shut by the government in March amid the coronavirus crisis, staff at the University of Bedfordshire have been fully aware of the uncertainty faced by both current and prospective students.
#BlackLivesMatter: the University of Bedfordshire response
We know that our staff, students, alumni, as well our wider communities will have been horrified by the killing of George Floyd in the United States and want you to know that we are also shocked and share your horror.
Star students awarded Outstanding Student of the Year 2020
A record number of staff and students nominated colleagues, peers and teams the University of Bedfordshire’s Vice Chancellor’s Student Experience Awards, with four winners receiving the Outstanding Student of the Year award.