March
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Professor and Sikh Channel provide invaluable public health advice to community
In light of public health concerns around Covid-19, a researcher from University of Bedfordshire has been invited to partner with the UK’s Sikh Channel, to help highlight the importance of maintaining health and wellbeing amongst faith communities.
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Bedfordshire Honorary and local musician Tom Grennan offers helping hand
Local musician and Bedfordshire Honorary Tom Grennan has joined forces with Bedford Kindness to help the community and deliver supplies to those who need them.
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Academics and creatives encourage the power of ‘play with purpose’
Bedfordshire’s School of Art and Design celebrated a successful academic conference at the University’s Luton campus earlier this month.
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‘To address obesity – we need investment in psychology’, says Bedfordshire academic
One of the University’s leading Health Psychologists, Dr Angel Chater, has co-authored a report published by the British Psychological Society which called for changes in how obesity is regarded, including the eradication of the use of stigmatising language.
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Fine Art alumnus makes House of Illustration award longlist
An alumni who studied Fine Art at the University of Bedfordshire has made the final longlist in a national illustration competition.
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Bedfordshire marks International Women’s Day with conference
Students at the University of Bedfordshire celebrated International Women’s Day with a conference.
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Bedfordshire student shortlisted in NHS Employers Advancing Healthcare Awards
University of Bedfordshire student has been shortlisted for the NHS Employers award for outstanding achievement by an AHP or healthcare science apprentice, support worker or technician in the NHS Employers Advancing Healthcare Awards.
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University to enhance timely antenatal care initiation for pregnant women in Luton
A University of Bedfordshire-led research team has been given funding to help and enhance timely antenatal care for pregnant women in Luton.
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UK teen pregnancy rates: University expert praises efforts but says there's "no room for complacency"
The rate of under-18 conceptions in England and Wales decreased for the 11th year running, according to data released today (Wednesday 4th March 2020) by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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Two Bedfordshire students receive Studentship Award from University alumni
Two University of Bedfordshire students have received a Studentship Award of £1000 and mentoring support from a University alumni.
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National Careers Week 2020: Top tips from University’s Head of Careers & Employability
Today marks the start of National Careers Week 2020 – a celebration of careers guidance and free resources in education across the UK. The aim of this annual campaign is to help support people finishing their education or those wishing to step on to the career ladder for the first time.