2021
#WeAreTogether: Beds highlights research & community support during Covid19
The University of Bedfordshire is celebrating its successful research projects and community support activities undertaken during the pandemic, as part of UUK’s second #WeAreTogether campaign.
Radio LaB plays ‘sonic tag’ for International Women’s Day
A unique female-driven radio feature will be aired on Radio LaB, the University of Bedfordshire’s community radio station, as part of a collaborative International Women’s Day audio project.
Encouraging positivity for University Mental Health Day
The University of Bedfordshire's Mental Health Advisor has written a special blog post to encourage an open and positive attitude this University Mental Health Day.
Graduate’s book explores impact of social media on political debates
A research graduate from the University of Bedfordshire has authored a book based on her PhD thesis, analysing the UK’s public political participation in an ever-changing digital age.
Students invited to #ChoosetoChallenge at annual employability event
The University of Bedfordshire is hosting its fourth International Women’s Day event in partnership with Enterprise Rent-a-Car to raise awareness of gender inequality in education and the workplace.
Women’s history has lasting legacy at Beds
As part of Women’s History Month, the University of Bedfordshire is looking at the inspiring women who have given their names to important components of its vibrant campuses.
Beds student invited to debate nuclear weapons UN Treaty
A University of Bedfordshire student has discussed her involvement in a recent citizen assembly, which assessed the merits and disadvantages of the UK becoming a signatory of the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW).
Passport to Uni initiative gets stamp of approval
The University of Bedfordshire is launching an interactive ‘Passport to Uni’ programme for local school children, as part of this year’s National Careers Week activities.
New book set to tackle ‘mathematics anxiety’
A longstanding academic from the University of Bedfordshire has published a book which provides teacher educators with an understanding of the issues around ‘mathematics anxiety’ in students.
New Government support to transform Oxford-Cambridge Arc
The University of Bedfordshire has welcomed the government’s new policy for the development of the Oxford-Cambridge Arc – an initiative promoting economic and sustainable growth across five mid-England counties.
National Lottery to fund new regional Heritage Project
A grant worth a quarter of a million pounds has been secured by the University of Bedfordshire to fund a vital thirty-month long capacity-building and skills development project for the communities of Luton, Bedford and Central Beds.
‘Fantastic Subjects’ event to explore magic of Uni options
The Universities of Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Northampton are taking part in an Aspire Higher event on 25th February, conjured up to inspire local school pupils interested in higher education.