October

Thu 29 October, 2015
University celebrates United Nations Day

The raising of the United Nations flag and a series of enlightening talks formed the basis of the Ö±²¥ÍÑÒÂ’s UN Day celebrations this month (October 22).

Mon 26 October, 2015
Students rewarded with £1,000 bursaries

A Psychology student who applied course skills to her work for Victim Support was among a number of undergraduates receiving The Steel Charitable Trust bursary this week (October 21).

Thu 22 October, 2015
Refugee legal aid project wins award

The Ö±²¥ÍÑÒÂ’s Refugee Legal Aid Project (RLAP) was recognised for its life-changing work by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Helen Nellis, last month.

Thu 22 October, 2015
A test to help fight leukaemia

A new test to show how the immune system could respond to vaccines for leukaemia has been developed by academics based at the Ö±²¥ÍÑÒÂ.

Tue 20 October, 2015
UCMK launches the MK:Smart Data Hub

Milton Keynes took a giant step forward to becoming a Smart City when University Campus Milton Keynes (UCMK), part of the Ö±²¥ÍÑÒÂ, officially opened its doors to demonstrate the MK:Smart Data Hub (Monday 19 October).

Fri 16 October, 2015
World-renowned experts speak at midwifery conference

World-renowned birthing specialist Michel Odent was among a number of esteemed midwifery experts who delivered lectures at the Ö±²¥ÍÑÒ annual Student Midwives Conference (October 14).

Fri 16 October, 2015
Luke’s big chance

A Ö±²¥ÍÑÒ student has been announced as runner-up in Radio Aire’s ‘Your Big Chance’ competition.

Thu 15 October, 2015
Lecturer's photography exhibiting in London

The Ö±²¥ÍÑÒÂ’s Senior Lecturer in Visual Arts Practice is showcasing his work at galleries in London this month.

Mon 12 October, 2015
Dance student scouted in Italy

A Ö±²¥ÍÑÒ dance student performed on live television in Italy over the summer.

Thu 08 October, 2015
University recognised for the quality of its teaching

The Ö±²¥ÍÑÒ has one of the highest percentages for a UK university, of academics that have or are working towards, the Higher Education Academy (HEA) fellowships.

Thu 08 October, 2015
Latest Commonwealth Scholars arrive

The Ö±²¥ÍÑÒÂ’s new Commonwealth Scholars have detailed how they plan to use their University education to improve healthcare in their home countries.

Tue 06 October, 2015
Organ donation research features in award-winning film

A documentary featuring Ö±²¥ÍÑÒ Professor Gurch Randhawa’s organ donation research has won the Best Documentary Film Award at the Woodpecker International Film Festival 2015.