2026

Thu 26 February, 2026
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ unveils new hub to tackle digital exclusion in the region

A new immersive digital facility designed to bring essential services closer to local communities has been launched at the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s Luton campus.

Mon 23 February, 2026
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ ranked among top universities in Europe

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is celebrating being ranked as a top university in Europe in the latest QS Europe ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Rankings.

Fri 20 February, 2026
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ launches major international partnership with City ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Malaysia

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has launched a significant new international partnership with City ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Malaysia, marking the start of a major, three-phase, multi-faculty collaboration designed to create long-term value for students, staff and both institutions.

Tue 17 February, 2026
Bedfordshire MA student secures position with key industry partner Coolr

A master’s student from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has secured a role with one of the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s industry partners, Coolr, taking an exciting step into the creative industries before graduation.

Thu 12 February, 2026
Work to begin on Community Diagnostic Centre at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ site

Patients in Luton and South Bedfordshire are set to benefit from improved access to vital diagnostic services, as work begins on a new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) located within the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s Luton Campus.

Wed 11 February, 2026
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ celebrates apprenticeship success during National Apprenticeship Week

To mark National Apprenticeship Week (9-13 February 2026), the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is celebrating the achievements of its apprentices, with recent graduates sharing how apprenticeships have supported their careers and professional development.

Mon 09 February, 2026
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ hosts fifth annual Climate Change Summit for local schools

Over 120 students from more than a dozen local schools recently attended the fifth annual KS3 Climate Change Summit, organised by the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s Outreach Team in partnership with The Science Hub.

Mon 02 February, 2026
Special awards recognise outstanding Bedfordshire healthcare graduates

Graduating students who demonstrated exceptional commitment and achievement during their studies were recognised with a series of special prizes at the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s Winter graduation ceremonies.

Fri 30 January, 2026
Bedfordshire academic appointed President of UKALTA

An Associate Professor from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has been appointed President of the UK Association for Language Testing and Assessment (UKALTA) for the 2026–2028 term.

Wed 28 January, 2026
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ appoints Professor Deborah Johnston MBE as Vice Chancellor

Professor Deborah Johnston MBE has been appointed as Vice Chancellor and Chief Executive of the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½. She joins the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ from London South Bank ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ (LSBU), where she is currently Deputy Vice Chancellor, and will take up her post later this year.

Thu 22 January, 2026
Brenda Edwards among Bedfordshire Honorary award recipients at graduation

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has welcomed singer, actress and television personality Brenda Edwards as one of the famous faces receiving Honorary awards as part of the January graduation celebrations.

Mon 19 January, 2026
New partnership agreement sees Keech Hospice become a ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Hospice

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ and Keech Hospice have formalised their long-standing relationship by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reinforcing a shared commitment to high-quality, innovative and person-centred palliative care practice, education and research.