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University celebrates Black History Month
Students and staff at the University of Bedfordshire are hosting a number of insightful and entertaining events throughout October to celebrate Black culture, heritage and community as part of Black History Month 2023.
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University appoints new Executive Dean of Health & Social Sciences
The University of Bedfordshire has announced the appointment of Dr Alison Tresidder as the new Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences.
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Doreen Lawrence delivers an inspiring lecture about a ‘legacy of change’
Doreen Lawrence, Baroness Lawrence of Clarendon, OBE was welcomed to the University of Bedfordshire to deliver a free public lecture about her life and career, honouring her 30-year-long campaign for justice and equality following the racist murder of her son, Stephen, in London in 1993.
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Last chance to view creative student work on public display
There’s not long left to visit an exhibition of work created by students from the University of Bedfordshire, which is on display to the public until Friday 6th October.
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Rugby World Cup 2023: Academic experts for press commentary
During this year's Rugby World Cup (September – October 2023), the University of Bedfordshire is shining a spotlight on academics who have expertise in sports, including culture, fitness, coaching and fandom – all relevant to the tournament.
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Bedfordshire celebrates National Inclusion Week
Throughout National Inclusion Week (25th – 29th September), the University of Bedfordshire held a series of special events for students and staff to mark the week and celebrate Bedfordshire being a diverse place to study and work.
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University to premiere new video & podcast to mark National Inclusion Week
To celebrate National Inclusion Week (25th – 29th September), the University of Bedfordshire is releasing a new short video and special edition podcast, celebrating its diverse student and staff community.
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University of Bedfordshire announced as official education partner of Luton Town FC
The University of Bedfordshire and Luton Town Football Club are pleased to announce an expansion of their longstanding partnership which will see the University become the official education partner of the Club.
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PhD student explores journey to working with NHS to mark Organ Donation Week
To mark Organ Donation Week (18th – 22nd September), a PhD student from the University of Bedfordshire has detailed his journey from university student, to working alongside the NHS looking at organ donors within minority ethnic communities.
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Top tips on budgeting and saving money at university
As students begin their university journey, the University of Bedfordshire has pulled together some handy top tips on budgeting and making your money go further while studying.
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University celebrates top ranking for social enterprises in new study
The University of Bedfordshire has ranked first for students going on to create successful social enterprises in a new study of the UK’s most entrepreneurial universities.
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Applications open for funding for Luton based heritage projects
The Arts & Culture team at the University of Bedfordshire are on the hunt for applications for a new programme working with local budding leaders in the heritage sector.