2014
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Alumna welcomes Lord-Lieutenant
UNIVERSITY of Bedfordshire graduate, Poet Laureate of Luton Mary Emeji is to welcome Lord-Lieutenant for Bedfordshire, Helen Nellis, to Luton Poetry Society on Saturday, 29 March.
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Youth justice expert highlights reasons for reduction in child imprisonment rates
THREE elements have combined to create a 60% reduction in child imprisonment rates in England and Wales over the last five years, according to a leading expert in youth justice – changes in government policy, pressure to reduce public spending and a strong belief that child imprisonment should only ever be used as a last resort.
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Bedfordshire research finds school teachers are taking to social media to talk work
TEACHERS at Buckingham School have taken to social media to share their experiences in the classroom – a University of Bedfordshire study has discovered.
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'Staying one step ahead of those who compete illegally is critical' Uni expert tells UKAD Research Forum
THE University’s Director of Sport and Sports Enterprise, Professor John Brewer, gave a keynote speech to the inaugural UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) Research Forum, hosted at the Putteridge Bury campus.
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UCMK students gain funding boost from Milton Keynes Council
STUDENTS studying Applied Education Studies at University Campus Milton Keynes (UCMK) have received funding from Milton Keynes Council to help with their studies.
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University hosts Dragons' Den competition
MORE than £1,000 was presented to young people, with campaign ideas to help make a change on societal issues important to them, as the University of Bedfordshire hosted a special Dragons' Den-style contest.
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FIFA fund University research into footballers' heat performance
FIFA has awarded the University of Bedfordshire’s Dr Lee Taylor £12,000 to investigate how much heat and altitude can affect footballers’ performance during a match.
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Uni Olympic Bobsleigh prospect backed by prestigious funding
UNIVERSITY of Bedfordshire student and bobsledder, Ashley Watson, has been awarded funding, to boost his hopes of competing at the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea.
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Uni Olympic Bobsleigh prospect backed by prestigious funding
UNIVERSITY of Bedfordshire student and bobsledder, Ashley Watson, has been awarded funding, to boost his hopes of competing at the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea.
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Halving child imprisonment in four years: expert to lecture at Uni
THE social work expert, who helped halve the number of children in prison within four years during his role as the Chief Executive of the Youth Justice Board, is to host a public lecture.
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FIFA fund University research into footballers' heat performance
FIFA has awarded the University of Bedfordshire’s Dr Lee Taylor £12,000 to investigate how much heat and altitude can affect footballers’ performance during a match.
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Social work initiative could improve the life chances of vulnerable children
LORD Andrew Adonis told the University of Bedfordshire that being employed as a social worker needs to be seen as a prestigious occupation in order to help transform the profession and improve the life chances of children in need.