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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.
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Bedfordshire Bulls triumph at Varsity 2023
The Bulls – the University of Bedfordshire’s competitive sports teams – have taken the Varsity title for this year, after successfully defending their home turf in a dominating 7–4 win against the University of Northampton.
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New child exploitation principles & resources published following University research
A set of new Practice Principles to help shape and inform the work of professionals responding to child exploitation and extra-familial harm have been published today (29th March) by the Tackling Child Exploitation (TCE) Support Programme, based on research conducted by the University of Bedfordshire, The Children’s Society and Research in Practice.
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Celebrated University radio station receives more award nominations
Radio LaB – the University of Bedfordshire’s successful community radio station – has been recognised for the second time this academic year after receiving two nominations at the upcoming Student Radio Association’s (SRA) Amplify Awards.
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University to inspire future sports journalists and pundits with free public masterclass
The University of Bedfordshire hopes to inspire the next generation of budding sports hacks by inviting the public along to experience a half-day journalism masterclass.
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Student completes 24-hour cycle challenge for cancer charity
Third-year undergraduate student, Keely Smith, has raised over £500 for Cancer Research UK after completing a day-long, fixed bike cycle at the University of Bedfordshire.
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Language alumnus awarded prestigious PhD dissertation prize
A recent graduate who completed a PhD with the University of Bedfordshire has won first prize in an esteemed language assessment industry award scheme with a prize of £4,000.
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Universities to evaluate effectiveness of multi-agency child safeguarding reforms
A new research project being conducted by the University of Bedfordshire and King’s College London is now underway to assess the effectiveness of multi-agency safeguarding reforms and whether they reflect the needs of children, young people and their families.
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Midwifery graduates awarded by NHS England for exceptional work
Two University of Bedfordshire alumni have been awarded the prestigious NHS Chief Midwife Officer’s Silver Award, presented to midwives for exceeding the expectations of their everyday role.