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BAFTA-winning graduate shares industry advice with students
BAFTA award-winning producer and University of Bedfordshire graduate, Sid Cole, recently returned to campus to inspire the next generation of media professionals by sharing his industry experience and knowledge as part of a Media Junction event.
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Students interview BBC stars at Luton’s Big Weekend
Over the May Bank Holiday, six lucky students from the University of Bedfordshire were given press access to Radio 1’s Big Weekend to meet up-and-coming artists and gather live radio content with the BBC Introducing team.
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12k students expected to attend University’s UCAS event
A record-breaking number of teenagers are expected to visit the University of Bedfordshire for its annual UCAS Discovery Event, where they can find out about higher education, course options and career pathways.
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Bedfordshire alumni awarded Gates Scholarship to study at Cambridge
An alumni from the University of Bedfordshire has been chosen as a recipient of the prestigious Gates Scholarship to study for a PhD at the University of Cambridge.
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Participants needed for new study examining care & support for early pregnancy loss
Academics at the University of Bedfordshire are looking for participants for a new study which seeks to identify the priorities in improving care and follow-up support for people who have experienced early pregnancy loss.
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University awards research grants to tackle health inequalities in BLMK
Three innovative research projects have been announced as the first recipients of a grant programme launched by the University of Bedfordshire and the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board.
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University provides Net Zero support to local businesses
The University of Bedfordshire has announced its newest venture with Luton Borough Council aimed at supporting local businesses in their journey towards achieving net-zero.
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International student volunteers at community soup kitchen
An international postgraduate student from the University of Bedfordshire has been using his spare time to volunteer in Luton at a community soup kitchen.
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University to host ODP conference to enhance knowledge & skills
The University of Bedfordshire is set to host an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) conference, bringing together students, keynote speakers and experts to engage in interactive workshops and discussions.
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University celebrates students on International Nurses Day
This Sunday (12 May) marks International Nurses Day, a celebration of the incredible work carried out by nurses across the world and an opportunity to demonstrate the difference that they make to lives every day.
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University students join BBC broadcasting team for Radio 1’s Big Weekend
Three lucky students from the University of Bedfordshire have been selected to work with the BBC on their broadcast coverage of the 2024 Radio 1 Big Weekend Luton and the iconic Luton Carnival.
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University raises awareness of apprenticeships with Muslim business community
The Luton Muslim business community was recently invited to an apprenticeships event at the University of Bedfordshire, as part of the University’s commitment to developing a culture of learning and fostering skill development in the local area.