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Television Production student secures work experience with popular TV show
One lucky Television Production student from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is set to undertake work experience with popular BBC programme ‘The One Show’, as part of an annual scheme nurturing new talent.

Bedfordshire receives Good Business Charter accreditation
The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has signed up to the Good Business Charter (GBC) accreditation, a framework which recognises responsible business practices that benefit both the organisation and its people.

Bedfordshire partners with Stanford ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ for elite athlete study
Academics from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ are on the lookout for endurance athletes to take part in the Exercise at the Limit – Inherited Traits of Endurance (ELITE) study, in partnership with Stanford ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ in the US.

Mother & son duo celebrate receiving Masters degrees
It was a family affair at graduation as a mother and son celebrated their academic achievements together after both receiving degrees from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ secures funding to lead innovative new heritage project
A £250,000 grant has been awarded to the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ to deliver a new skills development programme to support practitioners from across Bedfordshire to promote local history and heritage.

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ hosts international trade event to support regional business growth
In an era where business opportunities are boundless, the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has hosted an international trade event to help businesses delve into the practical aspects of global business expansion.

Luton Town legend Mick Harford shares career highlights at public event
Luton Town FC former player and manager Mick Harford was the host of the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s latest ‘An Evening With…’ public event, delving into his life and career in front of a sold-out audience.

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ makes ‘Big Promises’ to mark Race Equality Week 2024
To mark Race Equality Week (5 – 11 February 2024), the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has made a series of ‘Big Promises’ – a commitment by the senior leadership team to enforce race equality across the institution.

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ launches new apprenticeships to support skills development
The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has launched a new portfolio of apprenticeships aimed at supporting its local economy by developing the skills that businesses and organisations need to thrive.

Jonathan Van-Tam and Gary Sweet celebrate Honorary awards
Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam MBE and Gary Sweet, Luton Town Football Club’s Chief Executive Officer, were among the famous faces joining the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s Class of 2024 at graduation (Tuesday 30 January).

Beds Talk shares research which challenges thinking on ‘street activities’
Another series of the popular ‘Beds Talks’ events gets underway at the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, kicking off with an in-depth look at ‘street activities’ including begging, street sex work, rough sleeping and street drinking.

Developing an inclusive health & social care workforce
Throughout February 2024, the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is hosting a number of outreach events to help contribute to the development of an inclusive health and social care workforce.