November
2014 Loebner Prize in Artificial Intelligence
Associate Dean at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Campus Milton Keynes, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, Paul Sant took his place alongside other judges including Top Gear’s James May, to decide the winner of this year’s Loebner Prize in Artificial Intelligence.
Polly Toynbee honorary kicks off November graduations
Acclaimed journalist Polly Toynbee was presented with an honorary degree in the first ceremony of the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s November graduations today (November 18).
Lecturer's short story shortlisted for Creative Writing Award
A short story by the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s Senior Lecturer in Script Writing has beaten over 1,300 writers to feature in the Aesthetica Creative Writing Annual.
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ gets the keys to the Bedford Gateway
A £25m redevelopment of the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½’s Bedford campus took a giant leap forward when the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ was handed the keys to its new teaching and learning building (Thurs 13 November), by Bedfordshire based contractor Kier Construction.
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ department to evaluate national alcohol-related programme
The Substance Misuse and Ageing Research Team (SMART) at the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is to evaluate a nationwide programme aimed at alcohol-related harm prevention for the over-50s.
Al Murray and David Willetts MP to be among honorands
Comedian Al Murray, the former Minister of Universities and Science, David Willetts, and nationally-acclaimed journalist Polly Toynbee are among those due to receive honorary degrees from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ next week.
Beds SU to set up Student United Nations Association
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s Students’ Union (Beds SU) has announced it is to begin the creation of a student branch of the United Nations Association.
Book reveals innovative data collecting methods
A book by a marketing expert at the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ compiles advice from specialists around the world on developing innovative methods to collect data.
Bedfordshire wins Best Faculty Campaign at Prospects Postgraduate Awards
The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has won the Best Faculty Campaign category in the 2014 Prospects Postgraduate Awards.
Bedfordshire filmmaker to premiere controversial short film
An award-winning filmmaker from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is to premiere a controversial film at a two-day conference in London this weekend (Nov 8 and 9).
Team GB Badminton player interviewed by Bedfordshire students
Team GB Badminton player Tom Wolfenden was interviewed by students at the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ yesterday (November 4).
United Nations event highlights ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½’s international and cultural work
The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s international and cultural work was highlighted during Sir Jeremy Greenstock’s visit to its Luton Campus last Friday (October 31).