2016

Tue 16 August, 2016
Student ‘putts’ skills to the test at Rio Olympics

University of Bedfordshire student James Tobia is on the road to Rio by caddying for Russia’s only female golfer, Maria Verchenova.

Mon 15 August, 2016
Strike a pose with 3D street art

Shoppers at Luton’s The Mall can strike a pose and snap a selfie in a piece of 3D street art celebrating the opening of the University of Bedfordshire’s new library.

Mon 15 August, 2016
Sports graduate uses Clearing as springboard to success

Richard Sackey-Addo joined Bedfordshire through Clearing in 2011. Five years on, Richard has an undergraduate degree and a Master’s, and he’s now an Assistant Research Officer at the International Tennis Federation, the sport’s global governing body.

Thu 11 August, 2016
Luton entrepreneur credits University of Bedfordshire as the bridge to success

Starting your own business isn’t easy, but for Gavin O’Brien, studying at the University of Bedfordshire gave him the skills he needed to create a highly successful media production company.

Wed 10 August, 2016
Youngster gets first fitting of new 3D printed hand

A schoolboy is one step closer to having a fully functioning left hand thanks to experts from the University of Bedfordshire.

Wed 10 August, 2016
Student satisfaction riding high at the University of Bedfordshire

University of Bedfordshire students are some of the most satisfied students in the country; that’s according to the latest results from the National Student Survey (NSS) issued today (Wed 10 August).

Mon 08 August, 2016
Cowspiracy - film screening at Bedford campus 14 September

14 September 2016 - Free screening of “Cowspiracy”, alarming truths about the effects of animal agriculture on the planet."

Thu 04 August, 2016
Healthcare students need more support with whistleblowing

More needs to be done to support healthcare students if they want to raise concerns on patient care while on placement, according to a new review from University of Bedfordshire experts.

Wed 03 August, 2016
Report argues managers must do more to support social workers

More needs to be done at a national level to help social workers and the practitioners working alongside them to stay in practice for longer, according to a briefing written by two University of Bedfordshire experts last week.

Fri 29 July, 2016
Get ahead of the game with BTEC results

While A Level students have to wait until results day to find out if they have made their university offers, BTEC students are already ahead of the game because they get their results a little earlier.

Fri 29 July, 2016
Enterprise Rent-A-Car thanks University with award

The University of Bedfordshire’s Careers & Employability Service has scooped an award for helping a multi-national company recruit students.

Thu 28 July, 2016
Sixth form students experience university life

The University of Bedfordshire hosted its annual summer schools last week (18-22 July).