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Bedfordshire’s Clearing team is waiting to talk to YOU
As the buzz of A Level results day arrives today (17th August), the University of Bedfordshire’s Clearing phone lines and online chat teams are ready and waiting to talk to students searching for a university place.
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Top tips for applying to university on A Level results day
With just a few days to go until A Level results day, the University of Bedfordshire recognises that thinking about the Clearing process can sometimes be a scary and nervous process for prospective students.
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University research to support students with special educational needs
Academics from the University of Bedfordshire have presented research findings at the annual Special Educational Needs and Disability Co-Ordinators (SENDCo) conference, bringing together charity volunteers, local school teachers, and others interested in the field.
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Get clear about Clearing with a special edition podcast
In the run up to A Level results day, the University of Bedfordshire has produced a special edition of its popular podcast, Bits of Beds, giving prospective university students handy tips and an insight into the Clearing process.
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University launches an immersive 360 campus tour
The University of Bedfordshire has launched a brand new immersive 360 virtual tour of its campuses, enabling prospective students to get a glimpse of campus life without even leaving their homes.
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University hosts Real Madrid football coaching clinic
The University of Bedfordshire recently hosted a Real Madrid Foundation Clinic, which aims to develop the physical and technical abilities of young football players aged 8 – 14 years old.
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Graduation celebrations across 18 summer ceremonies
The mortar boards were flying and spirits were high at the University of Bedfordshire this July as the Class of 2023 came together with friends and family to celebrate across 18 graduation ceremonies.
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Keech Hospice Care funds first PhD to investigate & improve child palliative care
A PhD student whose research into child palliative care and the impact on families were part-funded by local charity, Keech Hospice Care, has graduated from the University of Bedfordshire during the summer celebrations on 25th July.
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Alumni shares his inspirational journey with sports graduates
An alumni who has gone on to make a difference in the tennis industry has shared his advice in an inspirational speech at the graduation ceremony for the University of Bedfordshire’s School of Sport Science & Physical Activity.
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University hosts inaugural Bedfordshire FA safeguarding conference
The University of Bedfordshire recently hosted the inaugural Bedfordshire Football Association (FA) safeguarding conference, bringing together workshops and guest speakers to provide learning opportunities to support the role of a Club Welfare Officer.
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New Chancellor advises graduates to “make the most of everything”
Sarfraz Manzoor – screenwriter, journalist and author ¬– was officially installed as Chancellor of the University of Bedfordshire during the first day of its summer graduation ceremonies (19th July).
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University opens new state-of-the-art Strength & Conditioning suite
The University of Bedfordshire has opened a brand new state-of-the-art Strength & Conditioning suite, to enhance the learning experience for students studying on its sports courses.