2020

Fri 05 June, 2020
University and local SME receive funding for Covid-19 research

A successful application by a local company, Life Science Group Ltd (LSG), together with the University of Bedfordshire has resulted in £50,000 of funding from Innovate UK to complete a research project to improve Covid-19 testing.

Thu 04 June, 2020
Star students awarded Outstanding Student of the Year 2020

A record number of staff and students nominated colleagues, peers and teams the University of Bedfordshire’s Vice Chancellor’s Student Experience Awards, with four winners receiving the Outstanding Student of the Year award.

Wed 03 June, 2020
Volunteers’ Week 2020: University celebrates student volunteers

Despite restrictions and challenges brought about by Covid19, University of Bedfordshire students have been selflessly donating their time and effort to help local communities and causes.

Tue 02 June, 2020
Bedfordshire research identifies ethnic inequalities in nursing

Research undertaken by the Institute for Health Research at the University of Bedfordshire highlights ongoing inequalities experienced by minority ethnic communities in nursing in the UK.

Tue 02 June, 2020
University supported business rewarded by Sky Media

A Buckinghamshire care company supported by the University of Bedfordshire is one of only 100 UK businesses to be awarded with a new Covid19 marketing incentive by Sky Media.

Mon 01 June, 2020
Bedfordshire Business School included in first online BSIS Symposium

Two University of Bedfordshire academics were invited to provide their expertise in the first ever Virtual Business School Impact System (BSIS) Symposium series.

Fri 29 May, 2020
Academic says children’s resilience will prevail but reassurance is needed when schools re-open

Ahead of primary schools partially reopening across England on Monday 1st June, Dr Anastasia Giannakopoulou from the University of Bedfordshire has shared her expert thoughts and advice on how she believes schoolchildren will react and can adapt to the changes and restrictions put in place.

Tue 26 May, 2020
University and Citizens Advice Luton collaborate on new digital advice app

University of Bedfordshire academics and Citizens Advice Luton (CAL) have collaborated to design a smart device app, aimed at supporting individuals in Luton and across the county during the aftermath of Covid19.

Fri 22 May, 2020
Psychology student honoured at University’s Student Experience Awards for community work

An initiative offering key life sessions to people who have struggled, or are struggling with, substance abuse has been recognised in the University of Bedfordshire’s Vice Chancellor’s Student Experience Awards 2020.

Wed 20 May, 2020
Bedfordshire’s Sports Awards 2020 celebrated online

This year, the University of Bedfordshire’s annual Sports Awards were celebrated virtually as staff and students came together online.

Mon 18 May, 2020
Mental Health Awareness Week 2020: Looking after yourself during lockdown

This week (18th – 24th May) marks Mental Health Awareness Week and the University of Bedfordshire’s community is being reminded to look after their minds and wellbeing during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Thu 14 May, 2020
Bedfordshire Honorary discusses importance of LGBTQ+ visibility in sport

Sports innovator and University of Bedfordshire Honorary Doctor, Lisa Wainwright, discusses authenticity when it comes to leadership and tells Bedfordshire students to ‘be confident in who you are’.