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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

‘Aliens’ invade ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ campus
The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ was recently the location for an exciting ‘alien invasion’, as students and alumni from various creative courses took part in a collaborative showcase event.

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ celebrates inspirational academics on International Women’s Day
Today (8th March) marks International Women’s Day (IWD) and across the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, staff and students are joining in the global annual celebration to recognise the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women around the world.

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ and Council announce civic agreement to benefit Luton
Luton Council and the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ signed an agreement on 7th March 2023, signalling a commitment to working together to support local goals for the transformation of the town and its people.

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ celebrates glowing Ofsted Apprenticeship inspection
The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is celebrating a glowing report following an Ofsted inspection of its apprenticeship programme.

Sarfraz Manzoor announced as ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Chancellor
The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is pleased to announce that Sarfraz Manzoor – author, broadcaster and screenwriter– will be the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s new Chancellor.

Bedfordshire alumnus shares journey to FIFA football role
A ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ alumnus has shared his inspirational story of working as a football analyst for the sport's governing body FIFA.