2020
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.
University summer school programme returns for eighth year
The University of Bedfordshire and the Level Trust will be launching the SMASH summer school for its eighth year this July.
Bedfordshire considers importance of community media in the time of Covid-19
Experts from the University of Bedfordshire have been discussing the future of community media and its importance following the Covid-19 outbreak and recently announced cuts to BBC regional media.
Alumni shares ‘virtual’ advice with aspiring Media and Performance students
A successful actor who previously studied at the University of Bedfordshire and ran her own theatre company has hosted a series of webinars during lockdown, to help inspire final year students who are planning their first step into the acting and performance world.
Top tips for new and returning students in light of Covid19 disruption
After schools, colleges and universities were shut by the government in March amid the coronavirus crisis, staff at the University of Bedfordshire have been fully aware of the uncertainty faced by both current and prospective students.
University and Thrive Tribe develop user-driven weight management programmes during pandemic
The University of Bedfordshire and Thrive Tribe are researching how technology can aid weight management programmes for individuals.