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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.
Make-up students show off their skills at Halloween fright night
Media make-up students from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ are using their talents to spook and delight thrill-seekers at a Halloween ‘scream park’.
Radio LaB nominated at Student Radio Awards 2023
Celebrations are in order at Radio LaB – the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s community radio station – as the station has been nominated for another coveted award, this time at the Student Radio Awards (SRAs).
Racing driver uses ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ facilities to prepare for Formula 1 session debut
Junior racing driver Frederik Vesti has been making the most of the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s Human Performance Centre (HPC) to help prepare him for his Formula 1 debut during Free Practice 1 at the upcoming Mexican Grand Prix.
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ showcases rising entrepreneurs
Local businesswoman Melissa Mason was awarded a one-year membership to the Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce for her work self-publishing educational children’s books at a Dragon’s Den-style pitching competition hosted by the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.
Graduate start-ups & community engagement celebrated in latest KEF results
Research England has unveiled this year’s Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) results which confirm that the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ performed strongly in a number of key areas, including support for graduate start-ups and local and regional community engagement.
Radio LaB celebrates Community Radio Awards nominations
Radio LaB, the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½'s on-campus community radio station, is celebrating after being nominated for two Community Radio Awards (CRAs).