July
University honorary reflects on parenting during lockdown
Pop Idol judge, community leader and University of Bedfordshire honorary, Carrie Grant, discusses the highs and lows of juggling childcare in lockdown and tells Bedfordshire students who are parents: “You are building a future for your child and they see that determination.”
Graduate nominated for prestigious football podcast award
University of Bedfordshire alumnus Joe Flemons has added to an already impressive list of post-university achievements by being nominated for a prestigious podcast award.
From LU3 to NYC: Graduate’s art goes global
Artwork by a University of Bedfordshire alumnus has been selected to feature in a public New York City exhibition celebrating the efforts of carers and healthcare workers around the world.
National Graduates Day: Bedfordshire’s Class of 2020 shines with resilience
This summer should have seen University of Bedfordshire graduates celebrating their completed studies in the grounds of the Putteridge Bury campus, but Covid19 has disrupted this greatly anticipated event.
University tells the region’s children: “Let’s Create!”
Staff at the University of Bedfordshire have worked with key local partners to distribute 1,500 Arts Council England (ACE) Let's Create activity packs to young people across Bedfordshire.
University launches cultural education partnership for Luton during lockdown
Despite the social restrictions of Covid19, the University of Bedfordshire has successfully launched a Local Cultural Education Partnership (LCEP) investment programme for Luton, which will enable the town’s children and young people to explore and access cultural education.
Beds People: Radio LaB invites you to ‘Meet the Researchers’
Leading researchers from the University of Bedfordshire are being featured in the first of a new Beds People miniseries as part of a collaboration between IES and community radio station, Radio LaB.
Academic hosts virtual Toastmasters series to encourage discussion and debate during lockdown
A lecturer and Toastmaster from the University of Bedfordshire has been the driving force behind a new roundtable event series to help encourage public discussion of current global issues, and allow people to virtually connect with like-minded individuals from Rotary and Toastmasters clubs across the globe.
Universities collaborate to ensure secondary pupils are ready for Higher Education
Funded by the Office for Students (OfS), the Universities of Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Northampton have teamed up to launch the Aspire Higher project for prospective students to learn and discover what to expect from university life and study.
University’s 2020 news stars say thank you
Media stars from the University of Bedfordshire are thanking Twitter for helping the press office reach 4,000 followers.
From Italy to Mauritius, CRELLA hosts first world-wide virtual Research Seminar
Recognised as the UK’s leading research centre for language learning and assessment, the University of Bedfordshire’s CRELLA research institute has celebrated a ten-year milestone of running their annual Research Seminars by hosting its first online event.
Student uses empty Mall as art gallery during lockdown
With coronavirus disrupting graduate degree shows across the country, a final year art student from University of Bedfordshire gained permission to utilise an empty shopping centre in the town centre.