October
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Returning to Work for Women
Build your self-confidence and skills to prepare for a return to work, training or volunteering.
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Successful Job Applications
Learn how to make successful job applications and sell your strengths to an employer.
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Social Work student shortlisted for prestigious industry award
A Social Work student from the University of Bedfordshire is in the running for a prestigious industry award.
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University of Bedfordshire opens stunning new library
The University of Bedfordshire will open its stunning new library today (Thurs 13 Oct). Set out over seven floors and costing £46m it has transformed the University’s Luton campus.
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The Government’s enthusiasm for a competitive market in HE puts the public interest at risk
On Thursday, 13 October 2016, the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) will publish a new policy paper entitled ‘Protecting the public interest in higher education’ by Bill Rammell, Vice Chancellor of the University of Bedfordshire and Minister for Further and Higher Education (2005-08) in the last Labour Government.
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Budding scientist recognised by learned society
A student from the University of Bedfordshire’s School of Life Sciences has been recognised by a prestigious learned society.
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'The Power of Community' - Free film screening in Bedford - November 9th 2016
November 9th 2016 - Free screening of “The Power of Community, How Cuba Survived Peak Oil”, reflection of the peak oil scenario argued by oil industry experts and political activists.
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Bedfordshire expert urges people to rebalance work and home life
An expert in work-life balance from the University of Bedfordshire has urged busy workers to leave work at work when they finish for the day in order to protect their wellbeing and job performance.
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Bedfordshire welcomes new Commonwealth Scholars
The University of Bedfordshire welcomed two students who will learn how to improve healthcare in their home countries thanks to a prestigious international scholarship.