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Thu 13 March, 2025
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ hosts AI-themed learning event for local businesses

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, in partnership with Central Bedfordshire and West Northamptonshire Councils, recently hosted the ‘AI-Powered Growth’ event, aimed at equipping local businesses with the knowledge and tools necessary to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) for sustainable growth and innovation.

Wed 12 March, 2025
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ partners with Luton Council for new AI project to support local businesses

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has partnered with Luton Council to launch an innovative AI transformation initiative aimed at supporting local businesses in adopting artificial intelligence technology.

Thu 06 March, 2025
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ celebrates female students for International Women’s Day

To mark International Women’s Day (8 March), the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is proudly spotlighting some of its inspirational female students who have made remarkable achievements in their studies and contributions to their communities.

Wed 05 March, 2025
Students gain hands-on experience using ‘SIM Street’ for missing person training exercise

Students from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ recently participated in a real-world learning exercise based on a missing persons scenario, utilising the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s newly opened state-of-the-art ‘SIM Street’.

Mon 03 March, 2025
The Duke of Gloucester visits the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½’s ‘SIM Street’

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ was delighted to welcome His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester KG GCVO for a tour of its newly opened Faculty of Health & Social Sciences ‘SIM Street’.

Wed 26 February, 2025
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ event examines the criminal justice system and motherhood

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ recently hosted a conference exploring what it means to be a pregnant woman or mother within the criminal justice system, bringing together experts and students to discuss a wide range of issues and their impact.

Tue 25 February, 2025
Bedfordshire academic celebrates pandemic-inspired book launch

An academic from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is set to launch her brand new book, exploring Black creative expression during the Covid-19 pandemic, with a special event on campus as part of the Changemakers series.

Wed 19 February, 2025
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ launches new & improved student app

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is excited to unveil its brand new MyBedsLife student app, redesigned with student feedback to offer students a more personalised, seamless, and user-friendly experience.

Tue 18 February, 2025
Bedfordshire PhD graduate awarded prestigious dissertation prize

A PhD graduate from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has been named the recipient of the Jacqueline Ross TOEFL Dissertation Award, one of the most prestigious PhD accolades in the field of language testing.

Tue 11 February, 2025
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ holds events to celebrate LGBT+ History Month

This February, the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is celebrating LGBT+ History Month with a series of events around campus. Highlights include an inspiring talk from an award-winning author sharing his journey, along with a variety of interactive activities hosted by the Students’ Union.

Mon 10 February, 2025
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ celebrates student success for National Apprenticeship Week

To mark National Apprenticeship Week (10 – 16 February 2025), the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is celebrating the success of its apprentices and the strength of its employer partnerships across the region.

Thu 06 February, 2025
Local college students host takeover shows on ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ radio station

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ recently opened its doors to local college students as Barnfield College learners took over the airwaves at the on-campus community radio station, Radio LaB.