2014
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National charity award for University of Bedfordshire student
A PhD student at the University of Bedfordshire, who after battling off cancer decided to start charitable work, has been honoured with a national award by Cancer Research UK.
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Football tournament marks first season of UCMK support for MK Dons Academy
UCMK students and staff took to the big footballing stage at stadiummk – the home of the MK Dons – last week to take part in a seven-a-side tournament.
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Central Bedfordshire Academy of Social Work and Early Intervention launches
Improving the lives of children and young people and helping them get off to the very best start in life is at the heart of an exciting new venture launched through a partnership between Central Bedfordshire Council and the University of Bedfordshire.
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Alan Shearer trained by University of Bedfordshire student in Brazil World Cup conditions
England legend Alan Shearer was put through his paces by a University of Bedfordshire student who devised a training session in heat and humidity conditions replicating the upcoming Brazil World Cup.
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Football tournament marks first season of UCMK support for MK Dons Academy
UCMK students and staff took to the big footballing stage at stadiummk – the home of the MK Dons – last week to take part in a seven-a-side tournament.
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National experts speak at Midwife Conference
A host of national midwifery experts, including NHS England’s Head of Maternity and Children’s Services, passed on a wealth of knowledge to students at the University of Bedfordshire.
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Bedfordshire student lands job with Luton Town FC
A University of Bedfordshire Business School student is to start work for Luton Town FC – a matter of weeks after finishing her studies.
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Anyone can learn how to be a business tycoon – Says University of Bedfordshire Professor
Successful entrepreneurship can be taught.
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Alan Shearer trained by University of Bedfordshire student in Brazil World Cup conditions
England legend Alan Shearer was put through his paces by a University of Bedfordshire student who devised a training session in heat and humidity conditions replicating the upcoming Brazil World Cup.
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University of Bedfordshire to highlight value of research at Open Days
The value and importance of university research to our everyday lives will be highlighted by the University of Bedfordshire when it opens its doors to the public over the next two weekends.
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Student secures Steps funding to organise conference for course mates
Child and Adolescent Studies (CAS) student, Anna Speight, saw her efforts bear fruit this week – hosting a conference for her fellow course peers.
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Budding ‘astropreneurs’ invited to space technology showcase at UCMK
A space technology showcase and awareness event is to demonstrate how local businesses and entrepreneurs can capitalise on the influence space technology has on everyday life.