2024
University of Bedfordshire placed first in University Green League
The University of Bedfordshire is celebrating a huge milestone after securing the top spot in the People & Planet University Green League 2024/25, recognising the continued commitment from students and staff towards environmental sustainability and ethical practices.
Series of events to help inspire next generation of ‘Changemakers’
The University of Bedfordshire will be presenting a series of thought-provoking events throughout January and March 2025 to inspire young minds and provide networking opportunities for current students interested in the world of social policy.
Reduction in teen pregnancy rates could ‘unravel’ as experts warn against ‘complacency’
Despite significant falls in the rate of teenage pregnancies over the past two decades in the UK, academic experts – including from the University of Bedfordshire – say there are still huge regional differences, and the country’s teenage birth rates remain one of highest among developed nations.
University lecture to explore the future of engineering
Discover more about the past, present and future of engineering as the University of Bedfordshire’s inaugural professorial lecture series hears from an academic who has worked in the field for more than two decades.
Generous scholarships to help while studying at Bedfordshire
To ensure that financial hardship is not a barrier to accessing higher education, the University of Bedfordshire has launched a variety of new scholarships for September 2025 that recognise students’ academic excellence as well as providing support for care leavers, NHS learners, sports applicants and more, helping to subsidise the cost of living during their studies.
University of Bedfordshire joins national consortium to address maternity inequalities
The University of Bedfordshire has been selected as one of nine UK universities to make up the new National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Challenge Maternity Disparities Consortium, with the aim of tackling inequalities in maternity care.
Bedfordshire academic leads Parliamentary discussion on animal abuse & domestic violence
An academic from the University of Bedfordshire was recently invited to deliver a presentation at the All-Party Parliamentary Dog Advisory Welfare Group, highlighting the need to raise awareness and improve education of animal-related crimes.
University celebrates Community Radio Award success
Radio LaB – the University of Bedfordshire’s community radio station – has won two bronze awards at this year’s Community Radio Awards, recognising student work on two special programmes, including coverage of BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend Luton.
Bedfordshire academic contributes to new study on women’s safety while exercising
A new study co-authored by an academic from the University of Bedfordshire has demonstrated the constant negotiations women take between their safety and enjoyment when exercising outdoors.
Social Work Award success for two Bedfordshire graduates
Two graduates from the University of Bedfordshire have received the top prize of ‘Gold’ at the Social Worker of the Year Awards 2024, recognising their contributions as newly qualified Social Workers.
University podcast celebrates international students
The University of Bedfordshire’s successful ‘Bits of Beds’ podcast returns with a special episode to celebrate International Students’ Day (17 November), spotlighting international students' experiences, challenges and successes.
Sports to be celebrated in new season of ‘Fantastic Noise’
The latest series of the University of Bedfordshire’s in-house podcast is being released this November with a focus on sports and the utilisation of social media, to inspire emerging content creators through the help of expert guests from the BBC and trending podcasts.