2015
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Young fatherhood: challenges for policy and practice
We must move from the presumption that ‘young fathers are a problem’ to a starting point where we recognise that ‘young fathers’ involvement is beneficial to the young mother, their child and the young man himself.’
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Welcome 2015
A carnival is just one of the themed days lined up to welcome new students to the University of Bedfordshire this week.
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Student reveals extent of loneliness in the elderly
Over 80% of adults with mental health problems in nursing homes suffer from loneliness, according to research by a University of Bedfordshire student.
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Putting PE at the heart of a child’s education
Primary School teachers across the country now have access to resources developed by the University of Bedfordshire that provide an innovative way of teaching physical education to children.
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UpRising Leadership Programme
The UpRising Leadership Programme is back and open for applicants to the 2015-2016 programme.
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UCMK helps to celebrate the Rugby World Cup
University Campus Milton Keynes (UCMK) is proud to announce it is a sponsor of the Festival of Rugby and part of the celebrations around Milton Keynes being a host city for Rugby World Cup 2015.
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Don’t restrict higher education to a privileged elite
Professor Steven Schwartz AM, a former university Vice Chancellor and an advocate of widening access to higher education, was awarded an honorary degree by the University of Bedfordshire this week (15th September).
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Chinese media executives receive media training from University
The University of Bedfordshire confirmed its position as leading the field for media training when it hosted a delegation of senior Chinese TV and Radio Executives last week (7 to 11 Sept 2015).
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Premier League ambitions for Bedfordshire graduate
Viv Long is on the way to landing her dream job of working at a Premier League Club.
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Prepared for the world of work
How do you gain an impressive graduate job within six months of graduating university?
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Melvin has the Xtra Factor
University of Bedfordshire alumnus Melvin Odoom has been chosen as presenter of the latest series of the X Factor spin-off, the Xtra Factor.
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Research analyses work commitment among healthcare students
A team of researchers from the University of Bedfordshire have put together a series of suggestions for improving the recruitment and retention of student nurses and midwives.