More than 18,000 students from across the UK have applied to study at the University of Bedfordshire this autumn, according to latest figures published by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

The last of the graduation ceremonies for students from the University of Bedfordshire's campus in Bedford was heralded in traditional English style - with a massive downpour.

Scientists at the University of Bedfordshire are working on a system that will allow doctors to monitor patients at their homes - and free up valuable hospital beds.

Hundreds of people braved damp weather in Luton to wave off the Olympic Flame as it continues its journey.

A new national transplant alliance tasked with changing attitudes to organ donation and transplantation among ethnic minority communities has appointed a University of Bedfordshire academic to its ranks.

Some lucky students from the University of Bedfordshire were awarded prizes for completing the National Student Survey (NSS) at a special ceremony.

More than three-quarters of students at the University of Bedfordshire benefited from a bursary or scholarship last year.

Hamsters have been an inspiration for students ever since Vyvyan from infamous sitcom The Young Ones started smacking his own version Special Patrol Group around the head with a cricket bat.

The Mad Hatter’s tea party will be brought to life at the Luton Carnival on Sunday when a float designed by University of Bedfordshire students joins the procession.