2016

Wed 16 March, 2016
University welcomes Police Liaison Officer

The first ever university liaison officer has been recruited for Bedfordshire Police and the University of Bedfordshire.

Tue 15 March, 2016
Graduation milestone

Hundreds of successful students from the University of Bedfordshire are set to celebrate their achievements at graduation ceremonies in Luton on 17 and 18 March.

Fri 11 March, 2016
Radio LaB up for two awards

The University of Bedfordshire’s community radio station, Radio LaB, has been shortlisted for two awards in this year’s ‘I love Student Radio awards’.

Thu 10 March, 2016
UpRising celebrates fourth annual Dragons’ Den

A campaign to promote stem cell donation among 16-30 year olds in Luton, was the winner of Uprising’s fourth annual Dragons’ Den competition (Monday 7 March).

Thu 10 March, 2016
Get Out, Get Active!

Get Out, Get Active is a FREE sports programme for 14-25 year olds with a disability. The programme will be running multi-sport sessions, which may include; wheelchair table tennis, wheelchair basketball, archery and boccia.

Wed 09 March, 2016
England's teenage pregnancy rate halved in last 15 years

The rate of under-18 conceptions in England has declined by 51% since 1998*, exceeding the goal of the original teenage pregnancy strategy, according to data released today (Wednesday 9 March) by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Tue 08 March, 2016
MK:Smart technology fair showcases smart city employment opportunities

More than 100 exhibitors, students and graduates packed into University Campus Milton Keynes (UCMK) part of the University of Bedfordshire for the MK:Smart Technology Graduate and Employability Fair (24th February).

Thu 03 March, 2016
Malawian voice of conscience

The Malawian poet Jack Mapanje will give a reading from his forthcoming book Greetings From Grandpa at the University of Bedfordshire’s Bedford campus on Friday, March 18.

Thu 03 March, 2016
Dancing their way to success

University of Bedfordshire Dance Society returned in triumph from the recent inter university dance competition (20-21 February).

Wed 02 March, 2016
Why will ‘secure schools’ work when others have failed

Professor of Socio-Legal Studies at the University of Bedfordshire, John Pitts has asked why a network of ‘secure schools’ as recommended in the latest review of the Youth Justice System will succeed when all its predecessors have failed?

Tue 01 March, 2016
Bedfordshire student wins double gold

Mallory Franklin , a University of Bedfordshire sports scholarship student has won a double gold medal at the annual British Universities & Colleges (BUCS) Canoe Slalom Championships (13 - 14 February).

Mon 29 February, 2016
Doping investigative journalist gives guest lecture

Leading investigative journalist Hajo Seppelt delivered an inspiring guest lecture at the University of Bedfordshire on Tuesday evening (23 February).