February
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STEM academics head to The Mall as part of University’s Festival of Science & Engineering
The University of Bedfordshire will be taking a trip to The Mall in Luton’s town centre as part of its week-long Festival of Science & Engineering (10th – 13th March 2020).
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Bedfordshire alumni nominated for two Royal Television Society Awards
Two University of Bedfordshire alumni have been nominated for two Royal Television Society East Student Awards in the categories ‘Craft Skills: Editing’ and ‘Comedy and Entertainment’.
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‘Intergenerational arts create sense of achievement’ concludes Bedfordshire report
A report by the University of Bedfordshire finds intergenerational art to have a positive impact on participants’ emotions and creates a sense of achievement.
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Nursing student nominated for The Howard League for Penal Reform Community Awards 2020
A University of Bedfordshire nursing student has been nominated for The Howard League for Penal Reform Community Awards in the ‘Women’ category.
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University and Catalyst join forces to help solve issues faced by housing associations
The University of Bedfordshire and housing association Catalyst have teamed up to develop a sector-leading research initiative to help solve key issues faced by housing associations.
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New hope for future midwives as University launches pilot apprenticeship scheme
The University of Bedfordshire has launched a new midwifery apprenticeship programme this week in collaboration with Health Education England. The University is one of only three other universities across the UK chosen to pilot this tailored and focussed training scheme.
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University visited by Arts Council England and diverse local artists
Sir Nicholas Serota, Chair of Arts Council England, visited the University of Bedfordshire as part of an organised trip to Luton.
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Editor of The Archers to join University’s drama-fuelled #BedsTalk
For those curious as to what goes on behind the scenes at BBC Radio and the world of podcasting, the magic of audio dramatisation will be unveiled next week as part of the University of Bedfordshire’s popular #BedsTalk programme.