February

Student art flows into Luton’s Hat Factory
In an exhibition titled ‘Flow’, postgraduate students from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ will demonstrate how they take their artwork from concept to reality at one of the county’s premier art venues – The Hat Factory.

Top tips for student parents & carers
The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is proud of its diverse community of students with varied backgrounds which includes mature learners, parents and those with care responsibilities.

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ opens in-school careers hub
A new careers hub has launched at Bedford’s Castle Newnham School in partnership with the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.

After school STEM club a hit with local pupils
An after school club funded by Aspire Higher – part of the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s Collaborative Projects Team – has helped to increase pupil’s interest in learning about STEM-related topics around the areas of sustainability, community and health.

Student to discuss AI technology at international conference
A final year student from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has been selected to present her paper on improving facial recognition technology at a leading international Artificial Intelligence (AI) conference later this month.

Student fundraiser SHEDs light on male mental health
A ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ student has set himself a gruelling running challenge in order to raise money for the Bedford branch of Men in Sheds – a charity which provides mental health support for men and encourages them to build skills and friendships.

Nursing graduate commended following Freemasons award
A recent graduate who was nominated for her contribution to the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Education at the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has been commended by local press and her former lecturer after accepting a prize from Bedfordshire Freemasons at an in-person ceremony.

New cohort of Sport Scholars given vital financial support
The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has awarded 18 students with Sports Scholarships for the 2021/22 academic year.

Paralympian alumna to support 2022 BRIT Challenge
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ graduate and para-dressage international champion, Mari Durward-Akhurst, has been named as an Ambassador of the British Inspiration Trust (BRIT) and is supporting the annual BRIT Challenge this year.

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ sports experts for Beijing 2022
As the Winter Olympics in Beijing get underway, the Press Office has created a media card to showcase the relevant sport and fitness expertise available at the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ retains Platinum EcoCampus Award
The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has been awarded Platinum certification by EcoCampus for the fourth year running, following its success in the 2021 People & Planet ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Green League.

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ opens Maths Surgery for GCSE students
Following the success of previous subject support programmes provided by the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, an in-person ‘Maths Surgery’ will be open during the February half term to provide one-to-one tuition for pupils who require additional help with GCSE mathematics.