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Kilimanjaro climb inspires student’s first book
An international student from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has written and published a book during lockdown, based on her experiences of being the youngest person from Bangladesh to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.

Beds ‘Gets Results’ for local economy & community
The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is shining a light on some of the important research projects and local business support it has provided during the Covid-19 pandemic, as part of Universities UK’s (UUK) latest campaign – #GettingResults.

Beds law students link up at local solicitors
Two ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ students have united after a Law LLB undergraduate secured a trainee paralegal position at a local solicitors, supervised by a graduate of the same course.

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ to be founding member of a new anti-racism network
The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is one of 15 universities across England to agree the formation of a new network aimed at fighting racism in higher education.

Law student follows parents’ footsteps at Beds
Having graduated over 20 years ago, a pair of Law students have inspired their daughter to follow in their footsteps and study the same course at the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ more than two decades later.

Pandemic inspires workforce accommodation start-up
Inspired by the needs of key workers during Covid-19, a ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ alumnus has launched Comfy Workers, a new accommodation start up, providing accessible overnight stays for ‘blue light’ staff and other key workers.

A two-way street: Grateful business ‘gives back’ to students
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Active, one of the UK’s leading providers of personal training and fitness instructor qualifications, has celebrated its fifth year of working in partnership with the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.

Students adapt to the changing events industry
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ students have shown their versatility and adapted to the changing events industry, putting on exceptional events despite the barriers raised by Covid-19.

Graduate’s book explores impact of social media on political debates
A research graduate from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has authored a book based on her PhD thesis, analysing the UK’s public political participation in an ever-changing digital age.

Law Clinic open for business despite restrictions
The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s Law Clinic is continuing to offer the public free legal advice this spring, despite disruptions caused by the country’s lockdown restrictions.

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ celebrates success of Apprenticeship programmes
As part of National Apprenticeship Week (8–14th February), the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is highlighting the success of its Higher and Degree Level Apprenticeship programmes.

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ event to discuss lack of inclusion and diversity in creative arts
The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s popular Beds Talks series returns for 2021 to discuss the presence of inequality and lack of diversity in the UK’s creative industries.