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Wed 09 March, 2022
New community research network to address end of life inequalities

Keech Hospice Care has launched a 12-month ‘End of Life Care Research Partnership’ in collaboration with the University of Bedfordshire, aiming to identify barriers and improve access to palliative care amongst ethnic minority populations.

Tue 08 March, 2022
Literary experts to discuss process behind storytelling

The University of Bedfordshire will be hosting a panel of three local and successful authors – Toby Litt, Adam Croft and Emily Short – for a free online literary-themed event, as part of its long-standing Beds Talks programme.

Mon 07 March, 2022
University marks International Women’s Day

Students and staff from the University of Bedfordshire are getting ready to celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day (8th March 2022) – an annual event dedicated to the recognition of social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women across the globe.

Fri 04 March, 2022
Students showcase fashion collection at famous Luton Hoo

Fashion students from the University of Bedfordshire recently presented a twenty-piece collection to VIP guests at the prestigious 18th Century Luton Hoo Hotel.

Wed 02 March, 2022
Students to perform bite-sized theatre

Budding directors and actors from the University of Bedfordshire are set to showcase their talents by performing a series of short productions to a live public audience.

Fri 25 February, 2022
Student art flows into Luton’s Hat Factory

In an exhibition titled ‘Flow’, postgraduate students from the University of Bedfordshire will demonstrate how they take their artwork from concept to reality at one of the county’s premier art venues – The Hat Factory.

Tue 22 February, 2022
University opens in-school careers hub

A new careers hub has launched at Bedford’s Castle Newnham School in partnership with the University of Bedfordshire.

Mon 21 February, 2022
After school STEM club a hit with local pupils

An after school club funded by Aspire Higher – part of the University of Bedfordshire’s Collaborative Projects Team – has helped to increase pupil’s interest in learning about STEM-related topics around the areas of sustainability, community and health.

Wed 16 February, 2022
Student to discuss AI technology at international conference

A final year student from the University of Bedfordshire has been selected to present her paper on improving facial recognition technology at a leading international Artificial Intelligence (AI) conference later this month.

Tue 15 February, 2022
Student fundraiser SHEDs light on male mental health

A University of Bedfordshire student has set himself a gruelling running challenge in order to raise money for the Bedford branch of Men in Sheds – a charity which provides mental health support for men and encourages them to build skills and friendships.

Mon 14 February, 2022
Nursing graduate commended following Freemasons award

A recent graduate who was nominated for her contribution to the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Education at the University of Bedfordshire has been commended by local press and her former lecturer after accepting a prize from Bedfordshire Freemasons at an in-person ceremony.

Tue 08 February, 2022
Paralympian alumna to support 2022 BRIT Challenge

University of Bedfordshire graduate and para-dressage international champion, Mari Durward-Akhurst, has been named as an Ambassador of the British Inspiration Trust (BRIT) and is supporting the annual BRIT Challenge this year.