2016
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Solar panels help keep University's energy consumption down
The new library and postgraduate centre at Luton campus are making extensive use of solar power.
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Student success in employee of the year awards
Two University of Bedfordshire students are celebrating after winning regional honours in the national Student Employee of the Year awards (SEOTY).
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UCAS higher education fair at Bedford campus
Over 10,000 students descended on the University of Bedfordshire’s Bedford campus over two days for a UCAS Higher Education Fair.
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Bravery award for nursing lecturer
A senior nursing lecturer from the University of Bedfordshire who was among the first medics at the scene of the Shoreham Airshow disaster has received an award for his bravery.
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Helping children to a healthy future
University of Bedfordshire Vice Chancellor Bill Rammell welcomed an audience of national and local representatives to the Flying Start Conference 2016 in Luton.
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Helping children to a healthy future
University of Bedfordshire Vice Chancellor Bill Rammell welcomed an audience of national and local representatives to the Flying Start Conference 2016 in Luton.
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Luton Sixth Form takes over RadioLaB
Luton Sixth Form takes over RadioLaB 97.1FM again for two weeks this month.
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Electric vans are driving down University’s carbon footprint
The University is running three electric vans, two Renault Kangoo ZE and one ZE Maxi – as part of plans to reduce its carbon footprint.
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Find out about routes to a higher education
Sign up for one of the largest Higher Education Exhibition to be held this year and make a positive decision about your future.
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Cameraman shoot-out with a difference
It was a ‘shoot-out’ with a difference, when three University of Bedfordshire students got to battle it out for the opportunity to operate a moving camera at a live broadcast of BBC Sunday Politics East.
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Universities and businesses agree further collaboration
Cybercrime, Smart Cities, driverless vehicles and lean management – all were topics of hot discussion at an exclusive event for local universities and businesses (1 June).
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Students awarded for work in the community
A student volunteer group from the University of Bedfordshire was recognised for its work in the local community when it was awarded HM Lord-Lieutenant’s Community Engagement award.