2024
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.
University re-invents open days to be ‘industry driven’
This November, the University of Bedfordshire invites prospective students to a new style of open day, featuring industry speakers and interactive demonstration zones to offer more than just a traditional campus tour.
Student launches ‘Hatters Hour’ radio show for Luton Town FC
A first year Sports Journalism student from the University of Bedfordshire is celebrating after being given the opportunity to host a weekly FM radio show covering his beloved Luton Town Football Club.
Law students develop their knowledge assisting with real-life local cases
Law students from the University of Bedfordshire are gaining hands-on experience of the legal world by assisting with real-life cases at the Family Court in Luton to develop their knowledge and skills.
Radio LaB celebrate Student Radio Awards nominations
Hot on the heels of their Community Radio Awards shortlisting, Radio LaB – the University of Bedfordshire’s community radio station – is celebrating another three nominations at the Student Radio Awards (SRAs)
Students put skills to the test in mock crime scene
Students from the University of Bedfordshire once again donned their forensic suits and uniforms to take part in the annual mock crime scene evening, designed to be a real-life simulation of the skills they are learning on their courses.
University engineering students gear up for Formula Student competition
Automotive Engineering students from the University of Bedfordshire are embarking on two new projects which will see them put their learning into practice by entering the Formula Student competition in a race car they’ve built themselves.
LGBTQ+ Network hosts public event celebrating networks & importance of allies
Join the University of Bedfordshire’s LGBTQ+ Network for a free event open to the public, exploring the importance of and strategies for diversity networks and allyship.