School of Art and Creative Industries News

25 hour show to celebrate 25 years on air
The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s community radio station, Radio LaB, is marking 25 years on air this month – celebrating with a marathon 25-hour broadcast.

Students lace-up for intricate needlework exhibition
An exhibition exploring the physicality and manipulation of lace, created by ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ students, has gone on display at Luton’s Hat Factory.

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½’s vaccination radio show wins award
A special radio show which aimed to encourage young people to get the Covid-19 vaccine – devised by the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ and Luton Borough Council – has picked up Silver at the 2022 Amplify Awards.

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ & Council’s vaccination radio show nominated for award
A Covid-19 vaccination campaign created by the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has been nominated for a radio prize at the 2022 Amplify Awards.

Philharmonia Orchestra to perform on campus
The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is set to host a performance by the Philharmonia Orchestra based around their Hear & Now project – an award-winning intergenerational community project which has been running for more than ten years.

Student shines again in new music video
A ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ student has starred in a new music video with Rizzle Kicks star Jordan Stephens and singer-songwriter Miraa May.

Literary experts to discuss process behind storytelling
The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ will be hosting a panel of three local and successful authors – Toby Litt, Adam Croft and Emily Short – for a free online literary-themed event, as part of its long-standing Beds Talks programme.

Students showcase fashion collection at famous Luton Hoo
Fashion students from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ recently presented a twenty-piece collection to VIP guests at the prestigious 18th Century Luton Hoo Hotel.

Students to perform bite-sized theatre
Budding directors and actors from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ are set to showcase their talents by performing a series of short productions to a live public audience.

Student art flows into Luton’s Hat Factory
In an exhibition titled ‘Flow’, postgraduate students from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ will demonstrate how they take their artwork from concept to reality at one of the county’s premier art venues – The Hat Factory.