October
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University celebrates United Nations Day
The raising of the United Nations flag and a series of enlightening talks formed the basis of the University of Bedfordshire’s UN Day celebrations this month (October 22).
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Students rewarded with £1,000 bursaries
A Psychology student who applied course skills to her work for Victim Support was among a number of undergraduates receiving The Steel Charitable Trust bursary this week (October 21).
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Refugee legal aid project wins award
The University of Bedfordshire’s Refugee Legal Aid Project (RLAP) was recognised for its life-changing work by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Helen Nellis, last month.
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A test to help fight leukaemia
A new test to show how the immune system could respond to vaccines for leukaemia has been developed by academics based at the University of Bedfordshire.
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UCMK launches the MK:Smart Data Hub
Milton Keynes took a giant step forward to becoming a Smart City when University Campus Milton Keynes (UCMK), part of the University of Bedfordshire, officially opened its doors to demonstrate the MK:Smart Data Hub (Monday 19 October).
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World-renowned experts speak at midwifery conference
World-renowned birthing specialist Michel Odent was among a number of esteemed midwifery experts who delivered lectures at the University of Bedfordshire annual Student Midwives Conference (October 14).
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Luke’s big chance
A University of Bedfordshire student has been announced as runner-up in Radio Aire’s ‘Your Big Chance’ competition.
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Lecturer's photography exhibiting in London
The University of Bedfordshire’s Senior Lecturer in Visual Arts Practice is showcasing his work at galleries in London this month.
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Dance student scouted in Italy
A University of Bedfordshire dance student performed on live television in Italy over the summer.
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University recognised for the quality of its teaching
The University of Bedfordshire has one of the highest percentages for a UK university, of academics that have or are working towards, the Higher Education Academy (HEA) fellowships.
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Latest Commonwealth Scholars arrive
The University of Bedfordshire’s new Commonwealth Scholars have detailed how they plan to use their University education to improve healthcare in their home countries.
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Organ donation research features in award-winning film
A documentary featuring University of Bedfordshire Professor Gurch Randhawa’s organ donation research has won the Best Documentary Film Award at the Woodpecker International Film Festival 2015.