2024
First cohort of Heritage Horizons projects announced
The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is proud to announce the first cohort of organisations and practitioners commissioned for its National Lottery Heritage Fund-supported project, Heritage Horizons. This initial group comprises six innovative projects, each dedicated to celebrating and preserving diverse heritage stories.
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ to host theatre performances tackling health and social care workforce shortages
The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, in collaboration with Komola Collective, is presenting the Collaborative Targeted Outreach Programme (CTOP) play – an innovative theatre project aiming to demystify and celebrate the health and social care professions and encourage people to think about studying related courses.
Students showcase designs at Graduate Fashion Week
Two talented Fashion Design students from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ were recently selected to take part in the annual Graduate Fashion Week, showcasing their innovative designs.
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ hosts ‘Festival of Football’ at Luton Town FC
Hundreds of Year 12 students from local schools and colleges were given the chance to take part in an exciting football experience at Luton Town FC, organised by the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.
BAFTA-winning graduate shares industry advice with students
BAFTA award-winning producer and ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ graduate, Sid Cole, recently returned to campus to inspire the next generation of media professionals by sharing his industry experience and knowledge as part of a Media Junction event.
Students interview BBC stars at Luton’s Big Weekend
Over the May Bank Holiday, six lucky students from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ were given press access to Radio 1’s Big Weekend to meet up-and-coming artists and gather live radio content with the BBC Introducing team.
12k students expected to attend ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½’s UCAS event
A record-breaking number of teenagers are expected to visit the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ for its annual UCAS Discovery Event, where they can find out about higher education, course options and career pathways.
Bedfordshire alumni awarded Gates Scholarship to study at Cambridge
An alumni from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has been chosen as a recipient of the prestigious Gates Scholarship to study for a PhD at the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ of Cambridge.
Participants needed for new study examining care & support for early pregnancy loss
Academics at the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ are looking for participants for a new study which seeks to identify the priorities in improving care and follow-up support for people who have experienced early pregnancy loss.
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ awards research grants to tackle health inequalities in BLMK
Three innovative research projects have been announced as the first recipients of a grant programme launched by the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ and the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board.
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ provides Net Zero support to local businesses
The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has announced its newest venture with Luton Borough Council aimed at supporting local businesses in their journey towards achieving net-zero.
International student volunteers at community soup kitchen
An international postgraduate student from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has been using his spare time to volunteer in Luton at a community soup kitchen.