2020
Culturally competent robots could improve mental health and loneliness in older people
The evaluation of CARESSES, the largest ever global study investigating the use of culturally competent robots in caring for the elderly, has been completed.
Local SME directors praise University’s business support during Covid19
The owners of a Luton-based business have spoken of the invaluable SME support they received from University of Bedfordshire in a new promo video, following the coronavirus ‘slump’.
‘Postgraduate study is critical for developing your way of thinking’
A Business School lecturer at the University of Bedfordshire has recently discussed the benefits of postgraduate study with Beds’ LinkedIn community.
From Beds to Big Tech: Graduate reflects on top Microsoft job
A University of Bedfordshire graduate has reflected on the past year since landing a role working for world-leading technology giant, Microsoft.
Knowledge of cultural & religious values are key for maternity care, say academics
A report co-authored by a healthcare researcher from University of Bedfordshire has examined woman-centred maternity care experienced by Muslim women in the UK.
‘My degree opened my eyes to different roles within the sports sector’
Sports graduate, Jade Horsley, went on to study a Masters at the University of Bedfordshire which enabled her to explore further career opportunities on offer in the sporting world.
Art Lecturer showcased in Queer Contemporaries exhibition
A Senior Lecturer at the University of Bedfordshire has been selected to feature in a new virtual and physical art gallery which champions work by LGBTQIA+ artists.
University to help tackle shortage of region’s nurses
With a shortfall of qualified nursing staff at hospitals across Beds, Herts and Bucks, the University of Bedfordshire has announced it can still accept plenty of budding healthcare students for the upcoming September term.
Clearing 2020: It allowed me to be closer to home
A first year student has said that securing a place at University of Bedfordshire through Clearing meant she was able to live nearer her family – a choice she’s described as a “blessing in disguise” following Covid19.
‘Postgraduate support led me to discover I was dyslexic’
Education graduate, Sky Johnson, achieved a Masters with distinction after the University of Bedfordshire helped her to get a diagnosis and arranged for her to receive extra support for her dyslexia.
University welcomes Government’s A Level U-turn
Following a nationwide outcry, the University of Bedfordshire has welcomed the government announcement that A Level results will be based on predicted grades this year.
Lecturer celebrates PoW Artist father for VJ Day
As the world commemorates the 75th anniversary of VJ Day, a senior lecturer at University of Bedfordshire has been celebrating the artwork created by his father during his time as a prisoner of war in Japan.