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Bedfordshire’s literary legends to be celebrated by new University initiative & competition
The University of Bedfordshire has launched a new collaborative project – Literary Bedfordshire – which aims to celebrate the region’s famous and favourite writers through research and shared knowledge of local literary history.
Be cautious of new McCann ‘evidence’ until charges are made, Professor warns
As a new suspect comes to light in the prolific Madeleine McCann case, an academic from the University of Bedfordshire has advised the media mustn’t get ahead of itself as speculation can and has caused more harm than good.
‘Intergenerational arts create sense of achievement’ concludes Bedfordshire report
A report by the University of Bedfordshire finds intergenerational art to have a positive impact on participants’ emotions and creates a sense of achievement.
University visited by Arts Council England and diverse local artists
Sir Nicholas Serota, Chair of Arts Council England, visited the University of Bedfordshire as part of an organised trip to Luton.
#BedsTalk to examine social impact and benefits of creative community project
The latest event in the University of Bedfordshire’s established Beds Talks calendar will dive into the learnings unearthed during a collaborative community project called Hear and Now.
Bedfordshire academic claims best edited book prize
A book edited by the University of Bedfordshire’s Professor Luke Hockley has won the International Association for Jungian Studies best edited book for 2018.
Bedfordshire researchers to examine how collaborative arts projects can help social inclusion
Researchers from the University of Bedfordshire will explore how collaborative arts projects can improve a sense of wellbeing and social inclusion thanks to a new partnership with the Bedford Philharmonia Orchestra.
Bedfordshire lecturer shortlisted for One Dance UK’s Dance Science award
Dr Imogen Aujla, Senior Lecturer in Dance and Dance Science at the University of Bedfordshire, has been shortlisted for One Dance UK's Dance Science award.
Bedfordshire academic debates the portrayal of women in film
A University of Bedfordshire academic has taken part in a controversial season at the British Film Institute (BFI) which explores the modern representations of ‘difficult’ female characters in film.
Generations Dancing win big in Big Lottery funding
A University of Bedfordshire led, community arts project based in Bedford has been awarded Big Lottery Funding to continue its work in bringing generations together through dance.
Luton artist awarded thousands to get hat project off the ground
A Luton artist in the University of Bedfordshire’s TestBeds programme has been awarded thousands of pounds in funding for a project to help the town’s elderly residents reconnect with its hat heritage.
Creative collaboration the focus of TestBeds conference
Partnerships between higher education institutions and the creative industries will be the focus of the annual TestBeds conference at the University of Bedfordshire between 21-23 March.