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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.

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.

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.

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’.

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’.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.