RIMAP News
Make-up students cause ‘casualties’ for paramedic training
Paramedic Science and Media Make-Up students from the University of Bedfordshire joined forces to create and ‘treat’ realistic wounds for a practical casualty simulation project, providing visual injury experience for aspiring frontline workers.
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.
Philharmonia Orchestra to perform on campus
The University of Bedfordshire is set to host a performance by the Philharmonia Orchestra based around their Hear & Now project – an award-winning intergenerational community project which has been running for more than ten years.
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.
University aims to connect locals with their heritage
The University of Bedfordshire’s Heritage Enterprise Hub has launched a series of events this winter in order to connect people in the community with both local and personal history.
Graduate lands job on ITV training scheme
A University of Bedfordshire graduate has been offered a position on ITV’s journalism trainee scheme for 2022, beating more than 600 other candidates to the role.
University hosts ‘Black & British’ With Professor David Olusoga
Professor David Olusoga, OBE, is set to deliver an insightful public lecture as part of the University of Bedfordshire’s celebrations for this year’s Black History Month – a powerful and significant national event now widely recognised as an integral part of British culture and history.
Shortlisted University podcast returns for fourth series
A popular podcast created by a University of Bedfordshire lecturer has returned for a fourth series, boasting a variety of industry guests from platforms including KISS FM, BBC 5 live, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Three Counties radio.
National Lottery to fund new regional Heritage Project
A grant worth a quarter of a million pounds has been secured by the University of Bedfordshire to fund a vital thirty-month long capacity-building and skills development project for the communities of Luton, Bedford and Central Beds.
History of Cinderella explored in new book
Two University of Bedfordshire academics have published a book analysing the evolution of the internationally retold tale of Cinderella, and how it has been adapted to modern-day culture.
Author Q&A to discuss the critical role of community arts
Two University of Bedfordshire academics are hosting a virtual Author Talk and Q&A to present the research-rich content of their new book, Developing a Sense of Place.
University funded book is published by UCL Press
A book focusing on the critical role of the arts in economic regeneration of communities has been funded by the University of Bedfordshire and co-edited by academics.