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Thu 23 November, 2023
Research explores views of healthcare professionals working with psychoactive substance users

New research from the University of Bedfordshire, which explores the experiences of healthcare professionals working with people who use a range of psychoactive substances (NPS), has found there is a need for better training, education, and assessment processes.

Fri 17 November, 2023
Bedfordshire celebrates International Students’ Day

To mark International Students’ Day (17th November), the University of Bedfordshire is celebrating its PhD cohort who have gone on to achieve great things through their studies and impactful research.

Wed 15 November, 2023
University heritage project announces new cohort of creatives

A new cohort of creatives has been announced for the University of Bedfordshire’s latest local heritage project - Heritage Futures Elevator – which aims to support budding leaders in the sector.

Thu 09 November, 2023
Assistant Director returns to deliver media masterclass for students

Film and television Assistant Director, David Underwood, recently took a break from his work on the new ITV drama 'Ruth' - amid a production pause on his role for the new ‘Star Wars’ movie - to return to his old stomping ground at the University of Bedfordshire and present a media masterclass for students hoping to follow in his footsteps.

Wed 08 November, 2023
University hosts skills event to support local business growth

As part of its commitment to nurturing the economic growth of the local community, the University of Bedfordshire has hosted a skills-based event to help support businesses put together funding bids.

Mon 06 November, 2023
Radio LaB celebrates double success at the Community Radio Awards

Radio LaB – the University of Bedfordshire’s on-campus community radio station – scooped two silver awards at the Community Radio Awards (CRAs), recognising a student broadcast to celebrate the University’s Varsity competition success.

Wed 01 November, 2023
Make-up students show off their skills at Halloween fright night

Media make-up students from the University of Bedfordshire are using their talents to spook and delight thrill-seekers at a Halloween ‘scream park’.

Tue 31 October, 2023
Radio LaB nominated at Student Radio Awards 2023

Celebrations are in order at Radio LaB – the University of Bedfordshire’s community radio station – as the station has been nominated for another coveted award, this time at the Student Radio Awards (SRAs).

Mon 23 October, 2023
Racing driver uses University facilities to prepare for Formula 1 session debut

Junior racing driver Frederik Vesti has been making the most of the University of Bedfordshire’s Human Performance Centre (HPC) to help prepare him for his Formula 1 debut during Free Practice 1 at the upcoming Mexican Grand Prix.

Thu 19 October, 2023
University showcases rising entrepreneurs

Local businesswoman Melissa Mason was awarded a one-year membership to the Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce for her work self-publishing educational children’s books at a Dragon’s Den-style pitching competition hosted by the University of Bedfordshire.

Thu 19 October, 2023
Graduate start-ups & community engagement celebrated in latest KEF results

Research England has unveiled this year’s Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) results which confirm that the University of Bedfordshire performed strongly in a number of key areas, including support for graduate start-ups and local and regional community engagement.

Thu 12 October, 2023
Radio LaB celebrates Community Radio Awards nominations

Radio LaB, the University of Bedfordshire's on-campus community radio station, is celebrating after being nominated for two Community Radio Awards (CRAs).