2014
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University of Bedfordshire researcher and students take part in cancer day of action
A University of Bedfordshire cancer research scientist and three students took part in Cancer Research UK’s Parliament Day recently, to highlight the importance of parliamentary support in accelerating progress in the fight against cancer.
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University of Bedfordshire helps international business explore new ways of thinking
Creating solutions for inter-galactic space travel and designing labels for locally-brewed beer were on the agenda for staff from a leading international technology firm who benefited from the University of Bedfordshire’s Continuing Professional Development opportunities.
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Summer graduation season begins
Bedford town centre was once again a scene of joy and delight this week as more than 700 University of Bedfordshire graduates donned their gowns to collect their all-important degree.
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Professor of Film and Culture presents inaugural lecture
The representation of the facially disfigured in film and television is used to expose post-war anxieties, that’s according to a University of Bedfordshire film analysis expert.
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Do you know your celery from your celeriac?
If there’s something you've always wanted to know about food or cooking but didn't know who to ask, then join the University of Bedfordshire as we play host to BBC Radio 4’s culinary panel programme The Kitchen Cabinet.
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Bedfordshire graduates excel at finding work
Record numbers of University of Bedfordshire students have successfully found work soon after graduating, according to the results of an annual independent national survey.
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Bedfordshire graduate selected for England Women’s rugby union World Cup squad
University of Bedfordshire alumna Maggie Alphonsi MBE has been named in England Women’s rugby union squad for next month’s World Cup in France.
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National sports volunteer award for postgraduate
A national sport volunteering award has been presented to a University of Bedfordshire postgraduate student who launched a FA scheme, encouraging informal football, at the institution.
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Update from the University of Bedfordshire
This is an update from the University of Bedfordshire on the current UK Visas and Immigration situation.
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University of Bedfordshire races towards head of green vehicle league
Bedfordshire is one of the best universities in the country for electric vehicle ownership, an independent national survey has shown.
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Language testing academic recognised for 30-year career
A University of Bedfordshire expert’s 30-year career in applied linguistics and language testing has been recognised by a prestigious international award.
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How we speak about each other key to solving social work boundaries – social studies expert
Identifying appropriate ways to reference other people is key to solving some of the boundaries and limitations of social work, according to University of Bedfordshire Professor of Applied Social Studies, Helen Cosis-Brown.