2021
Global reality of forced migration made accessible in new book
A University of Bedfordshire academic has published a book based on three decades of experience and research into the complexities of human displacement, which aims to accessibly aid the knowledge and understanding of global migration for students, policy makers and the general public.
Law student follows parents’ footsteps at Beds
Having graduated over 20 years ago, a pair of Law students have inspired their daughter to follow in their footsteps and study the same course at the University of Bedfordshire more than two decades later.
Drawing workshops to encourage young people’s creativity
The University of Bedfordshire is running a series of free workshops for children in Luton who are interested in drawing their own comics, ahead of a graphic novel art exhibition launching this summer.
Lecturer appointed Deputy Lieutenant of Bedfordshire
An academic from the University of Bedfordshire has been appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant of Bedfordshire following over three decades of commitment to social work and the community.
Uni students boost local English language skills
Students from the University of Bedfordshire are helping to enhance language and life skills with school and college pupils in the area who are learning English as a foreign language.
Pandemic inspires workforce accommodation start-up
Inspired by the needs of key workers during Covid-19, a University of Bedfordshire alumnus has launched Comfy Workers, a new accommodation start up, providing accessible overnight stays for ‘blue light’ staff and other key workers.
Charities & university to provide urgent catch-up support for schools
Two local charities have joined forces with the University of Bedfordshire to launch a Covid Catch-up Support Programme for disadvantaged pupils across the county.
Opinion: Vaccine hesitancy is more dangerous than rare side effects
A healthcare academic from the University of Bedfordshire has penned a thought piece for The Spectator, highlighting the importance of getting vaccinated against Covid-19.
A two-way street: Grateful business ‘gives back’ to students
Study Active, one of the UK’s leading providers of personal training and fitness instructor qualifications, has celebrated its fifth year of working in partnership with the University of Bedfordshire.
New academy to inspire Bedfordshire’s health & social care workforce
A dedicated Health & Social Care Academy has been launched by the University of Bedfordshire in partnership with local councils and the local NHS Trusts.
Academics prove AI can help identify signs of osteoarthritis
Researchers from the University of Bedfordshire have conducted a study into the use of Artificial Intelligence for aiding the early detection of osteoarthritis.
‘Flying High’ programme to help literacy skills soar
The University of Bedfordshire is supporting the Level Trust charity in its ‘Flying High’ SMASH Easter programme, aimed at enhancing the reading skills of local children during the holidays.