2016
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University receives NSPCC grant to help children get back on track after abuse
The University of Bedfordshire has been awarded funds by the NSPCC and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) to examine how we can better support healthy child development after sexual abuse.
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Bedfordshire academic on BAFTAs judging panel
A senior lecturer at the University of Bedfordshire was part of the panel of judges deciding which nominee in the Entertainment category would take the top prize at the British Academy Children’s Awards.
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Social mobility a priority for new higher education access scheme
The University of Bedfordshire is working with young males from deprived areas of the county in new half-million pound widening participation project to improve access to university.
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Sport students given helping hand with University Scholarship
Sports students at the University of Bedfordshire have been given a helping hand thanks to a sports scholarship.
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Sport students given helping hand with University Scholarship
Sports students at the University of Bedfordshire have been given a helping hand thanks to a sports scholarship.
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Bedfordshire showcases latest sports research
Staff and students from the Institute of Sport and Physical Activity Research presented their latest research findings at the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Conference 2016.
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Bedfordshire showcases latest sports research
Staff and students from the Institute of Sport and Physical Activity Research presented their latest research findings at the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Conference 2016.
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Whodunnit - implementing the UK’s teenage pregnancy strategy
University of Bedfordshire academic Alison Hadley OBE has been called on to share the success of England’s teenage pregnancy strategy.
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Night workers can help to protect children from sexual exploitation this Christmas
Night workers will be more able to protect vulnerable children from sexual exploitation this Christmas thanks to pioneering work by Barnardo’s.
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Study to reduce risk of heart disease in those with spinal cord injuries
A study into how sitting down and being inactive all day could increase the risk of heart disease in people with spinal cord injuries has been launched at the University of Bedfordshire
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Radio LaB backs drug-driving prevention campaign
The University of Bedfordshire’s community radio station Radio LaB has teamed up with Luton Council and Smart Safe to support a campaign to discourage people from drug-driving.
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Study to reduce risk of heart disease in those with spinal cord injuries
A study into how sitting down and being inactive all day could increase the risk of heart disease in people with spinal cord injuries has been launched at the University of Bedfordshire