September
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Bedfordshire academic’s first feature film to premiere in Zimbabwe
A British filmmaker and academic from the University of Bedfordshire is preparing for the world premiere of her first feature film on 4th October at the Zimbabwe International Film Festival in Harare.
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Staff and students encouraged to take the stairs
Students and staff will be encouraged to take the stairs this academic year through a Beds SU campaign.
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University of Bedfordshire offers students great value for money
The University of Bedfordshire has been revealed by a Go Compare survey as one of the most cost effective universities to study at in the country.
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Bedfordshire and Luton Festival of Learning Celebration and Awards Event 2016
The stage is set ready for the Bedfordshire and Luton Festival of Learning Celebration and Awards Event 2016.
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New look for Bedfordshire Students’ Union
The University of Bedfordshire Students’ Union, Beds SU, have been busy over the summer refurbishing the student lounges and bars ready for the start of the next academic year.
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Student Employee of the Year nominees honoured at Bedfordshire
Students who were nominated for this year’s Student Employee of the Year Awards (SEOTY) were honoured at a special celebration.
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Refugee family reunion project shortlisted for national award
A University of Bedfordshire project that helps reunite refugees with their families has been shortlisted for a national award.
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Public Health expert urges people to have a conversation about organ donation
A Public Health expert from the University of Bedfordshire is urging more people to start a conversation about organ donation with their loved ones.
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The UpRising Leadership Programme is now OPEN for applications!
Applications for the 2016/2017 Leadership programme are now open (15th August 2016) until Monday 3rd October 2016. The programme is free for participants and is a great opportunity to develop skills and confidence.
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'The Economics of Happiness' - Free Film Screening in Bedford - October 12th 2016
October 12th 2016 - Free screening of “The Economics of Happiness”, while government and big business continue to promote globalization and the consolidation of corporate power, people around the world are resisting those policies.
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Businesses invited to get to grips with apprenticeship changes
The University of Bedfordshire is hosting an information day for local employers looking to find out more about the changes to the way apprenticeships are funded and delivered.
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How to survive leaving home for the first time
Going to university can be exciting but it can also be a time of uncertainty for students as they leave their family home, quite often for the first time.