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Wed 01 February, 2023
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ hosts climate change summit for region’s youth

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ welcomed students and teachers from over a dozen local schools to a climate change summit this term in collaboration with the Science Learning Partnership.

Wed 18 January, 2023
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ helps Bedfordshire’s first black policeman tell his inspiring story

Academics from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ are helping Bedfordshire’s first black male police officer tell his life story through a series of small books – with the book launching at the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s Bedford campus this month.

Tue 03 January, 2023
Bedfordshire awarded Gold in Uswitch Green ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Report

Following its success in the latest People & Planet league results, the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has been ranked as one of the top scoring eco-friendly universities in Uswitch’s 2022 study.

Fri 16 December, 2022
Award-winning naturalist & broadcaster to host free event for ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ & the public

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is excited to welcome award-winning broadcaster, author and naturalist Chris Packham CBE to host a new instalment of its ‘An Evening With’ public lectures, this time on the topic of sustainability.

Wed 14 December, 2022
Beauty business student scoops two industry awards

A ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ student and business owner is celebrating her latest industry award success, having scooped up another regional Beauty Salon of the Year accolade earlier this year.

Tue 13 December, 2022
Over 40 businesses benefit from ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½’s free upskilling workshop

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ recently hosted a free grant-writing event for businesses as part of the Arc Innovation Festival 2022, reflecting on the institution’s commitment to supporting, encouraging and developing economic growth in the region.

Thu 08 December, 2022
First-year student celebrates winning digital marketing competition

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ recently partnered with global IT leader Wisetek UK to run a Digital Marketing competition for future marketers, which was won by a first-year student.

Tue 06 December, 2022
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ placed first in England in Green League

Celebrations are underway at the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ after it was announced that the institution was awarded second place in the UK in the People & Planet 2022/23 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Green League, putting it in the top spot for England overall.

Thu 01 December, 2022
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ wins Silver and Gold at Community Radio Awards

Radio LaB – the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s award-winning on-campus radio station – is celebrating two brilliant prizes it recently snapped up at this year’s Community Radio Awards (CRAs).

Wed 30 November, 2022
Student crowned Social Worker of the Year

A social sciences PhD student from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has won two accolades in this year’s Social Worker of the Year Awards.

Tue 29 November, 2022
Students to showcase ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½’s cultural diversity

A group of budding events managers are curating a public charity event called ‘Cultural Implosion’ to celebrate the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s cultural variety and inclusion.

Tue 22 November, 2022
CBeebies star & local education advocate celebrate Honorary degrees with fellow graduates

The last cohort of the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s Class of 2022 celebrated their achievements during a week of graduation ceremonies, featuring a number of inspiring keynote speakers and two Honorary Doctorate recipients – CBeebies star, Andy Day, and education leader, Mike Berrill.