April
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University’s SMASH Roadshow returns with an educational week of fun
The University of Bedfordshire’s SMASH Roadshow, in partnership with the Level Trust, returned this spring with a schedule of fun-filled, hands-on learning activities for local school children.
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Make-up students cause ‘casualties’ for paramedic training
Paramedic Science and Media Make-Up students from the University of Bedfordshire joined forces to create and ‘treat’ realistic wounds for a practical casualty simulation project, providing visual injury experience for aspiring frontline workers.
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Academic’s new book helping to improve organ donation rates across the world
A Professor from the University of Bedfordshire has co-edited a new book that aims to increase conversations around organ donation amongst Muslim communities in countries including Qatar, which has additionally led to a PhD opportunity on behalf of the country’s Ministry of Public Health.
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Baroness Doreen Lawrence to give public lecture in honour of son’s legacy
Campaigner and social justice advocate, Doreen Lawrence – Baroness Lawrence of Clarendon OBE – will be the next inspirational guest speaker for the University of Bedfordshire’s successful ‘An Evening With..’ free public lecture series.
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Radio LaB wins big at Student Radio Association’s award ceremony
The University of Bedfordshire’s on-campus community radio station, Radio LaB, is once again celebrating its success after scooping the top prize in two award categories at the Student Radio Association’s Amplify Awards.
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Engineering students gear up for a career in manufacturing
Students from the University of Bedfordshire’s School of Computer Science & Technology experienced a day out at the Jaguar Land Rover manufacturing facility this term, as part of a trip organised to give them a taste of the industrial working environment.
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University helps create economic growth with free SME workshops
The University of Bedfordshire recently hosted a free ‘Creating Growth’ event for regional Small to Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs), offering advice and step-by-step guidance on overcoming potential challenges in a bid to encourage economic growth within the county.
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Bedfordshire Bulls triumph at Varsity 2023
The Bulls – the University of Bedfordshire’s competitive sports teams – have taken the Varsity title for this year, after successfully defending their home turf in a dominating 7–4 win against the University of Northampton.