July
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Steps star & RAF hero join Bedfordshire’s Class of 2022
Graduation ceremonies returned to the University of Bedfordshire’s picturesque Putteridge Bury campus this week for the first time in three years, joined by honorary guests from the UK’s entertainment industry and British Armed Forces.
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County-wide initiative set to raise university aspirations of sixth form students
A project which aims to increase the number of young people from across Bedfordshire securing places at some of the country’s leading universities has been announced.
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July graduations begin with Bedford Civic Ceremony
The University of Bedfordshire’s graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2022 are underway, kicking off with a special Civic Ceremony in Bedford.
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Child victims of trafficking share their experiences in new research
A new interim report published today (21st July) by the University of Bedfordshire, Sheffield Hallam University and ECPAT UK has exposed the experiences of young victims of modern slavery, highlighting UK immigration procedures and prolonged social care and criminal justice processes – which many describe as being worse than human trafficking.
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Alumnus & TV star publishes first children’s book
A BAFTA-nominated University of Bedfordshire alumnus has released a new children’s book that focuses on a mixed-race retelling of Bible stories.
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Disney internship for aspiring gaming developer
An undergraduate student from the University of Bedfordshire has landed a year-long internship with The Walt Disney Company, working across the company’s vast video game portfolio.
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Award hope for alumnus author
A member of the University of Bedfordshire’s alumni is hoping to bring home a respected romance novel award for a long-anticipated book which has taken her 17 years to complete.
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University to support social entrepreneurship project for Ukrainians
The University of Bedfordshire is working with project partners in Ukraine on a series of webinars to encourage social entrepreneurship educators and practitioners to continue to learn and develop new knowledge and skills, despite the ongoing conflict with Russia.
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Graduations are family affair
The recent catch-up graduation ceremonies at the University of Bedfordshire proved to be a generational event, as some graduates celebrated with both close and extended family members.
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Professor helps flourish Forestry England & EcoSikhUK partnership
A professor at the University of Bedfordshire has helped to facilitate a new community partnership between environmental organisations EcoSikhUK and Forestry England.