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ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ researcher, Dr Banita Lal, explains how technology and mobile phones ‘provide promise and opportunity’ for colleagues to stay connected and motivated during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The world is likely to be affected long-term by the consequences of Covid-19. As we start to adjust to a new ‘normal’, the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has been working non-stop to support local businesses through the challenges they are facing during lockdown.

Two ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ students have received a Studentship Award of £1000 and mentoring support from a ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ alumni.

Today marks the start of – a celebration of careers guidance and free resources in education across the UK. The aim of this annual campaign is to help support people finishing their education or those wishing to step on to the career ladder for the first time.

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ yesterday launched its Target Zero campaign, outlining its plans for the year ahead. The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s 12-month Target Zero initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions by a further 510 tonnes and increase recycling rates by 12% across all campuses, through the support of students and staff.

Professor in Management Practice at the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, Professor Debra Leighton, has been awarded the Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS) Fellowship.

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Business School (UBBS) has been successful in its reassessment of its Small Business Charter accreditation.

A joint article about the gender dynamics in open plan offices written by Dr Alison Hirst, Anglia Ruskin ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, and Dr Christina Schwabenland, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, has inspired artist Sondra Perry to create a video installation project commissioned by the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland (moCa), Ohio, USA.

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ staff member, Dr Mohammad Alramahi, delivered a lecture on the UK climate change act with Steve Pattenden at the Rotary Club of Luton Someries.

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ and TWI Ltd have formed a partnership to establish the Renewables Innovation Centre, a world class hub for engineering that focuses on renewable energy systems.

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has signed an agreement to collaborate with Hong Bang International ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ (HIU), Vietnam on the provision of six new degree courses (Thursday 3 October).

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ and Holmes Education Group have signed an agreement to open a new international college at the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s Luton campus (Tue 10 September).