July
University honorary reflects on parenting during lockdown
Pop Idol judge, community leader and ֱ honorary, Carrie Grant, discusses the highs and lows of juggling childcare in lockdown and tells Bedfordshire students who are parents: “You are building a future for your child and they see that determination.”
Graduate nominated for prestigious football podcast award
ֱ alumnus Joe Flemons has added to an already impressive list of post-university achievements by being nominated for a prestigious podcast award.
From LU3 to NYC: Graduate’s art goes global
Artwork by a ֱ alumnus has been selected to feature in a public New York City exhibition celebrating the efforts of carers and healthcare workers around the world.
National Graduates Day: Bedfordshire’s Class of 2020 shines with resilience
This summer should have seen ֱ graduates celebrating their completed studies in the grounds of the Putteridge Bury campus, but Covid19 has disrupted this greatly anticipated event.
University tells the region’s children: “Let’s Create!”
Staff at the ֱ have worked with key local partners to distribute 1,500 Arts Council England (ACE) Let's Create activity packs to young people across Bedfordshire.
University launches cultural education partnership for Luton during lockdown
Despite the social restrictions of Covid19, the ֱ has successfully launched a Local Cultural Education Partnership (LCEP) investment programme for Luton, which will enable the town’s children and young people to explore and access cultural education.
Beds People: ֱ invites you to ‘Meet the Researchers’
Leading researchers from the ֱ are being featured in the first of a new Beds People miniseries as part of a collaboration between IES and community radio station, ֱ.
Academic hosts virtual Toastmasters series to encourage discussion and debate during lockdown
A lecturer and Toastmaster from the ֱ has been the driving force behind a new roundtable event series to help encourage public discussion of current global issues, and allow people to virtually connect with like-minded individuals from Rotary and Toastmasters clubs across the globe.
Universities collaborate to ensure secondary pupils are ready for Higher Education
Funded by the Office for Students (OfS), the Universities of Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Northampton have teamed up to launch the Aspire Higher project for prospective students to learn and discover what to expect from university life and study.
University’s 2020 news stars say thank you
Media stars from the ֱ are thanking Twitter for helping the press office reach 4,000 followers.
From Italy to Mauritius, CRELLA hosts first world-wide virtual Research Seminar
Recognised as the UK’s leading research centre for language learning and assessment, the ֱ’s CRELLA research institute has celebrated a ten-year milestone of running their annual Research Seminars by hosting its first online event.
Student uses empty Mall as art gallery during lockdown
With coronavirus disrupting graduate degree shows across the country, a final year art student from ֱ gained permission to utilise an empty shopping centre in the town centre.