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Mon 08 July, 2024
First cohort of Heritage Horizons projects announced

The University of Bedfordshire is proud to announce the first cohort of organisations and practitioners commissioned for its National Lottery Heritage Fund-supported project, Heritage Horizons. This initial group comprises six innovative projects, each dedicated to celebrating and preserving diverse heritage stories.

Tue 02 July, 2024
University to host theatre performances tackling health and social care workforce shortages

The University of Bedfordshire, in collaboration with Komola Collective, is presenting the Collaborative Targeted Outreach Programme (CTOP) play – an innovative theatre project aiming to demystify and celebrate the health and social care professions and encourage people to think about studying related courses.

Mon 01 July, 2024
Students showcase designs at Graduate Fashion Week

Two talented Fashion Design students from the University of Bedfordshire were recently selected to take part in the annual Graduate Fashion Week, showcasing their innovative designs.

Wed 19 June, 2024
University hosts ‘Festival of Football’ at Luton Town FC

Hundreds of Year 12 students from local schools and colleges were given the chance to take part in an exciting football experience at Luton Town FC, organised by the University of Bedfordshire.

Wed 12 June, 2024
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.

Mon 10 June, 2024
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.

Wed 05 June, 2024
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.

Mon 03 June, 2024
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.

Wed 29 May, 2024
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.

Thu 23 May, 2024
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.

Tue 21 May, 2024
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.

Mon 20 May, 2024
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.