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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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’.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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).