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ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ placed third in Green League
The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is celebrating another high-scoring year in the People & Planet ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Green League, placing third in the UK for its continued sustainability efforts.

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ and Bedford Blues renew partnership
The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is pleased to announce an expansion of its partnership with Bedford Blues to become the Official Higher Education Partner of the Club.

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ partners with Central Bedfordshire Council to drive business growth and innovation
The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has renewed its partnership with Central Bedfordshire Council to provide specialist advice to regional businesses via a targeted support programme that aims to not only instil a sense of dynamism but also contribute to local pride, skill enhancements, and the growth of employment opportunities.

Mock crime scene tests students’ investigative skills
Budding crime scene investigators and reporters tested out their new-found skills during a mock crime scene evening at the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, designed to prepare students for the real-life conditions they could face in their careers.

Students tackle climate change through a ‘save our planet’ event
To mark the international climate change negotiations (CoP28), students from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ were given an exciting opportunity to learn about measures which reduce climate change and develop the sustainability strategy at an interactive event co-hosted with the Students’ Union.

Luton Town FC partnership scores a student experience to remember
Students from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ had the opportunity to attend Luton Town Football Club’s pre-match press conference and report live on a Premier League game from the Hatters’ press box, as part of the Education Partnership between the two institutions.

Research explores views of healthcare professionals working with psychoactive substance users
New research from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, which explores the experiences of healthcare professionals working with people who use a range of psychoactive substances (NPS), has found there is a need for better training, education, and assessment processes.

Bedfordshire celebrates International Students’ Day
To mark International Students’ Day (17th November), the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is celebrating its PhD cohort who have gone on to achieve great things through their studies and impactful research.

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ heritage project announces new cohort of creatives
A new cohort of creatives has been announced for the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s latest local heritage project - Heritage Futures Elevator – which aims to support budding leaders in the sector.

Assistant Director returns to deliver media masterclass for students
Film and television Assistant Director, David Underwood, recently took a break from his work on the new ITV drama 'Ruth' - amid a production pause on his role for the new ‘Star Wars’ movie - to return to his old stomping ground at the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ and present a media masterclass for students hoping to follow in his footsteps.

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ hosts skills event to support local business growth
As part of its commitment to nurturing the economic growth of the local community, the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has hosted a skills-based event to help support businesses put together funding bids.

Radio LaB celebrates double success at the Community Radio Awards
Radio LaB – the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s on-campus community radio station – scooped two silver awards at the Community Radio Awards (CRAs), recognising a student broadcast to celebrate the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s Varsity competition success.