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Bedfordshire celebrates award-winning Open Day
The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is celebrating after being crowned winners at this year’s Eventeer Awards by vFairs.

Local award recognises successful ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ alumnus
The annual Luton’s Best Awards have recognised a local solicitor and ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ alumnus with a coveted award, recognising their impactful career in the community.

New ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ ‘hub’ gives students 24/7 Cost of Living support
To help support students who may be struggling with the increased cost of food, energy and general living bills, the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has developed a digital Cost of Living Hub to help them easily find all the support they require at the tap of a button.

Local college students given hands-on TV and radio workshops
Students from Luton’s Barnfield College were invited to take part in a series of radio and TV ‘takeovers’ at the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, allowing them to produce programmes for their coursework assessments while gaining valuable industry-level experience.

Chris Packham CBE delivers inspirational ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ lecture on building a sustainable future
The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ was excited to welcome renowned naturalist and broadcaster, Chris Packham CBE, who delivered an engaging, free public talk on the subject of sustainability, climate action and the environment, with the whole event featuring a green, no-waste policy in line with the institution’s Target Zero ambitions.

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½’s apprenticeships provide invaluable ‘skills for life’
With the arrival of National Apprenticeship Week for 2023, the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is celebrating its array of exciting skills-based apprenticeship programmes, shining a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships can make to employees, businesses and the wider economy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.