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Wed 19 April, 2023
Baroness Doreen Lawrence to give public lecture in honour of son’s legacy

Campaigner and social justice advocate, Doreen Lawrence – Baroness Lawrence of Clarendon OBE – will be the next inspirational guest speaker for the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s successful ‘An Evening With..’ free public lecture series.

Tue 18 April, 2023
Radio LaB wins big at Student Radio Association’s award ceremony

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s on-campus community radio station, Radio LaB, is once again celebrating its success after scooping the top prize in two award categories at the Student Radio Association’s Amplify Awards.

Wed 12 April, 2023
Engineering students gear up for a career in manufacturing

Students from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s School of Computer Science & Technology experienced a day out at the Jaguar Land Rover manufacturing facility this term, as part of a trip organised to give them a taste of the industrial working environment.

Wed 05 April, 2023
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ helps create economic growth with free SME workshops

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ recently hosted a free ‘Creating Growth’ event for regional Small to Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs), offering advice and step-by-step guidance on overcoming potential challenges in a bid to encourage economic growth within the county.

Wed 05 April, 2023
Bedfordshire Bulls triumph at Varsity 2023

The Bulls – the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s competitive sports teams – have taken the Varsity title for this year, after successfully defending their home turf in a dominating 7–4 win against the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ of Northampton.

Wed 29 March, 2023
New child exploitation principles & resources published following ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ research

A set of new Practice Principles to help shape and inform the work of professionals responding to child exploitation and extra-familial harm have been published today (29th March) by the Tackling Child Exploitation (TCE) Support Programme, based on research conducted by the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, The Children’s Society and Research in Practice.

Wed 29 March, 2023
Celebrated ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ radio station receives more award nominations

Radio LaB – the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s successful community radio station – has been recognised for the second time this academic year after receiving two nominations at the upcoming Student Radio Association’s (SRA) Amplify Awards.

Tue 28 March, 2023
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ to inspire future sports journalists and pundits with free public masterclass

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ hopes to inspire the next generation of budding sports hacks by inviting the public along to experience a half-day journalism masterclass.

Fri 24 March, 2023
Student completes 24-hour cycle challenge for cancer charity

Third-year undergraduate student, Keely Smith, has raised over £500 for Cancer Research UK after completing a day-long, fixed bike cycle at the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.

Fri 17 March, 2023
Language alumnus awarded prestigious PhD dissertation prize

A recent graduate who completed a PhD with the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has won first prize in an esteemed language assessment industry award scheme with a prize of £4,000.

Wed 15 March, 2023
Universities to evaluate effectiveness of multi-agency child safeguarding reforms

A new research project being conducted by the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ and King’s College London is now underway to assess the effectiveness of multi-agency safeguarding reforms and whether they reflect the needs of children, young people and their families.

Mon 13 March, 2023
Midwifery graduates awarded by NHS England for exceptional work

Two ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ alumni have been awarded the prestigious NHS Chief Midwife Officer’s Silver Award, presented to midwives for exceeding the expectations of their everyday role.