2014
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600 year old mystery manuscript decoded by University of Bedfordshire professor
AN award-winning professor from the University of Bedfordshire has followed in the footsteps of Indiana Jones by cracking the code of a 600 year old manuscript, deemed as ‘the most mysterious’ document in the world.
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Retail giants wowed at Interior Design and Advertising Design students’ project exhibition
THE end of January saw a group of 14 third year Interior Design and Advertising Design students collaborate to showcase their work at a special exhibition in central London.
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New book reveals an appetite for online dating in the Sikh community
A BEDFORDSHIRE Marketing lecturer’s new book has analysed the emergence of online dating amongst young Sikhs in the western world.
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Safer Internet Day: 'parents need education' - Professor Carsten Maple
EDUCATION must begin with the parents when it comes to keeping children secure on the Internet an online safety expert at the University of Bedfordshire has stated today (Tuesday), Internet Safety Day 2014.
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Pub in the Hub recognised at awards ceremony
THE Pub in the Hub at the University’s Bedford campus has been presented with an award for its high standard of nightlife.
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Students’ work praised at international film festival
UNIVERSITY of Bedfordshire Media Production students and graduates had their films screened at the prestigious Berlin British Shorts Film Festival.
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English lecturer publishes first poetry collection
A LECTURER in English Studies at the University has had a collection of his poems published.
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Lecturer joining the 'fight' against cancer
THE University of Bedfordshire’s Dr Sharon Black is swapping her sterile gloves for boxing ones over the next few months as she prepares to take to the ring to raise funds for charity.
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Business School’s Practice Weeks make big impact in the community
FIRST YEAR Business School students were under the spotlight as the Mayor of Luton visited the University to listen to their business ideas.
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Robert Winston warns of dangers of genetically-enhanced humans
LORD Robert Winston has warned of the dangers to humanity of rapidly-developing science technology, as scientists move ever-closer to genetically-modified humans.
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Leading barrister speaks of the importance of human rights
BARONESS Helena Kennedy, one of the UK’s leading human rights advocates, argued this week that the United Kingdom must not withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) if it is to continue to be regarded as a free and democratic society that respects the rights of individuals.
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Preferred contractor selected to build new £46m Uni library
WILLMOTT Dixon, one of the UK’s largest construction companies, has been awarded a design and build contract to construct the University of Bedfordshire's new library building in Luton.