2022

Tue 22 February, 2022
University opens in-school careers hub

A new careers hub has launched at Bedford’s Castle Newnham School in partnership with the University of Bedfordshire.

Mon 21 February, 2022
After school STEM club a hit with local pupils

An after school club funded by Aspire Higher – part of the University of Bedfordshire’s Collaborative Projects Team – has helped to increase pupil’s interest in learning about STEM-related topics around the areas of sustainability, community and health.

Wed 16 February, 2022
Student to discuss AI technology at international conference

A final year student from the University of Bedfordshire has been selected to present her paper on improving facial recognition technology at a leading international Artificial Intelligence (AI) conference later this month.

Tue 15 February, 2022
Student fundraiser SHEDs light on male mental health

A University of Bedfordshire student has set himself a gruelling running challenge in order to raise money for the Bedford branch of Men in Sheds – a charity which provides mental health support for men and encourages them to build skills and friendships.

Mon 14 February, 2022
Nursing graduate commended following Freemasons award

A recent graduate who was nominated for her contribution to the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Education at the University of Bedfordshire has been commended by local press and her former lecturer after accepting a prize from Bedfordshire Freemasons at an in-person ceremony.

Wed 09 February, 2022
New cohort of Sport Scholars given vital financial support

The University of Bedfordshire has awarded 18 students with Sports Scholarships for the 2021/22 academic year.

Tue 08 February, 2022
Paralympian alumna to support 2022 BRIT Challenge

University of Bedfordshire graduate and para-dressage international champion, Mari Durward-Akhurst, has been named as an Ambassador of the British Inspiration Trust (BRIT) and is supporting the annual BRIT Challenge this year.

Mon 07 February, 2022
University sports experts for Beijing 2022

As the Winter Olympics in Beijing get underway, the Press Office has created a media card to showcase the relevant sport and fitness expertise available at the University of Bedfordshire.

Wed 02 February, 2022
University retains Platinum EcoCampus Award

The University of Bedfordshire has been awarded Platinum certification by EcoCampus for the fourth year running, following its success in the 2021 People & Planet University Green League.

Tue 01 February, 2022
University opens Maths Surgery for GCSE students

Following the success of previous subject support programmes provided by the University of Bedfordshire, an in-person ‘Maths Surgery’ will be open during the February half term to provide one-to-one tuition for pupils who require additional help with GCSE mathematics.

Wed 26 January, 2022
New 2-in-1 degree to tackle demand for secondary English teachers

A new three-year course being launched by the University of Bedfordshire will enable undergraduate students to study English at degree level while also attaining Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), allowing them to graduate with the option to immediately enter the teaching profession – the only course of its type currently offered in the south of England.

Mon 24 January, 2022
Top tips ahead of UCAS deadline

This year’s UCAS deadline will arrive later this week but there is still plenty of time for prospective students to apply to study at the University of Bedfordshire in September 2022.