Following the UK government’s announcement of £51 million in new social care funding (24th May), researchers at the University of Bedfordshire have completed the first stage of a study investigating the support available to care leavers during the pandemic – with emerging findings highlighting that Covid-19 has heightened the challenges facing young people leaving care.

A University of Bedfordshire academic was one of only four expert witnesses invited to provide evidence to a parliamentary inquiry into how patients’ cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds can create barriers when accessing treatment and care for blood-related conditions.

The University of Bedfordshire is shining a light on some of the important research projects and local business support it has provided during the Covid-19 pandemic, as part of Universities UK’s (UUK) latest campaign – #GettingResults.

Two University of Bedfordshire students have united after a Law LLB undergraduate secured a trainee paralegal position at a local solicitors, supervised by a graduate of the same course.

A leading maternity researcher from the University of Bedfordshire has taken part in a video call to welcome Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex as the new Patron of women’s health charity, Wellbeing of Women.

A University of Bedfordshire academic has been appointed as one of Keech Hospice Care’s new envoys, following the launch of the charity’s ambassador programme.

A young person safeguarding project involving the University of Bedfordshire has begun its second stage of research following the assignment of six case study sites based across the UK.

A University of Bedfordshire sports scholar has been called up to represent the English Universities Sport (EUS) national team, playing in recent fixtures against Chorley FC and Consett AFC.

Research from the University of Bedfordshire has helped identify how social workers and practitioners can best improve their support methods for Black, Asian and minority ethnic child sexual abuse (CSA) victims in England and Wales, following national concern of under-representation in official reporting.

The University of Bedfordshire’s Mental Health Advisor has written a thoughtful blog post about the positive impact nature can have for Mental Health Awareness Week.

The University of Bedfordshire is one of 15 universities across England to agree the formation of a new network aimed at fighting racism in higher education.

Second year art and photography students from the University of Bedfordshire have curated a temporary exhibition in Luton, exploring the heritage of the town’s once booming hat-making trade.