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University encourages future CSI experts with forensics roadshow
The University of Bedfordshire’s School of Life Sciences and student recruitment teams have taken their interactive Forensic Crime Scene workshop on the road, giving fun and educational taster sessions to local schoolchildren.
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University presents students’ creative talent and growth
Undergraduate and Masters students from the University of Bedfordshire’s School of Arts & Creative Industries have taken part in end-of-year Degree Shows to celebrate their work and showcase their future potential.
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Academic co-authors new Nursing guide to help develop clinical practice
An academic from the University of Bedfordshire has co-authored a new pocket guide which is the first of its kind to cover the clinical practice of all four fields of nursing – adult, child, learning disability and mental health.
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Research finds exercise can alleviate grief in young people suffering parental loss
A team of academics from the University of Bedfordshire have undertaken research into the role of exercise and physical activity in dealing with the loss of a loved one amongst children, teenagers and young adults.
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Bedfordshire celebrates first cohort of overseas PhD graduates in Jordan
The University of Bedfordshire proudly presented the first PhD degrees to graduates at a ceremony in Jordan this term, as part of its academic partnership with Middle East University (MEU).
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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.