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Wed 15 January, 2025
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ celebrates five-year Ofcom broadcasting extension

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s on-campus community radio station, Radio LaB, has been granted a five-year extension to its Ofcom broadcasting licence, ensuring the station will continue to serve the local community until at least 2030.

Mon 13 January, 2025
Meet the stars of the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½’s new marketing campaign!

Two student stars from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ are sharing their excitement about being chosen as the 'faces' of the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½'s bold new marketing campaign which places real students at the heart of the campaign.

Wed 08 January, 2025
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ opens new ‘SIM Street’ to train workforce of the future

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has unveiled its new state-of-the-art ‘SIM Street’, an immersive set of facilities designed to enhance the training of students through realistic learning spaces which give an insight into their future careers.

Tue 07 January, 2025
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ to host 48-hour global game creation event

Students from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ are set to take part in the fast-paced Global Game Jam event - the world’s largest annual game creation event, bringing together participants from all over the globe to collaborate, innovate, and create games in just 48 hours.

Thu 02 January, 2025
Bedfordshire academic to chair LGBTQ+ Research Showcase

An LGBTQ+ Research Showcase, chaired by an academic from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, will explore cutting-edge research that could help guide educational institutions towards greater inclusivity and equality.

Fri 20 December, 2024
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ placed first in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Green League

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is celebrating a huge milestone after securing the top spot in the People & Planet ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Green League 2024/25, recognising the continued commitment from students and staff towards environmental sustainability and ethical practices.

Wed 18 December, 2024
Series of events to help inspire next generation of ‘Changemakers’

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ will be presenting a series of thought-provoking events throughout January and March 2025 to inspire young minds and provide networking opportunities for current students interested in the world of social policy.

Wed 11 December, 2024
Reduction in teen pregnancy rates could ‘unravel’ as experts warn against ‘complacency’

Despite significant falls in the rate of teenage pregnancies over the past two decades in the UK, academic experts – including from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ – say there are still huge regional differences, and the country’s teenage birth rates remain one of highest among developed nations.

Fri 06 December, 2024
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ lecture to explore the future of engineering

Discover more about the past, present and future of engineering as the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s inaugural professorial lecture series hears from an academic who has worked in the field for more than two decades.

Mon 02 December, 2024
Generous scholarships to help while studying at Bedfordshire

To ensure that financial hardship is not a barrier to accessing higher education, the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has launched a variety of new scholarships for September 2025 that recognise students’ academic excellence as well as providing support for care leavers, NHS learners, sports applicants and more, helping to subsidise the cost of living during their studies.

Tue 26 November, 2024
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ joins national consortium to address maternity inequalities

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has been selected as one of nine UK universities to make up the new National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Challenge Maternity Disparities Consortium, with the aim of tackling inequalities in maternity care.

Mon 25 November, 2024
Bedfordshire academic leads Parliamentary discussion on animal abuse & domestic violence

An academic from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ was recently invited to deliver a presentation at the All-Party Parliamentary Dog Advisory Welfare Group, highlighting the need to raise awareness and improve education of animal-related crimes.