March
New academy to inspire Bedfordshire’s health & social care workforce
A dedicated Health & Social Care Academy has been launched by the Ö±²¥ÍÑÒ in partnership with local councils and the local NHS Trusts.
Academics prove AI can help identify signs of osteoarthritis
Researchers from the Ö±²¥ÍÑÒ have conducted a study into the use of Artificial Intelligence for aiding the early detection of osteoarthritis.
‘Flying High’ programme to help literacy skills soar
The Ö±²¥ÍÑÒ is supporting the Level Trust charity in its ‘Flying High’ SMASH Easter programme, aimed at enhancing the reading skills of local children during the holidays.
Graduates invited to ‘Step Up’ to Social Work
The Ö±²¥ÍÑÒ will be hosting an online Open Event to showcase a new postgraduate programme designed to help train the next generation of social workers.
Blues Foundation teams up with Beds
The Blues Foundation has announced a new partnership with the Ö±²¥ÍÑÒ which will see the two organisations working closely on delivering community sport programmes and research projects.
Beds staff play their part in UK vaccination drive
A number of the Ö±²¥ÍÑÒÂ’s healthcare academics have been dedicating their free time and expertise to vaccinating the public against Covid-19.
Academics to explore LGBT education in upcoming event
The Ö±²¥ÍÑÒÂ’s engaging Beds Talks series is back with a discussion on how lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) themes are raised with primary school children.
HE progression scheme established with key local educators
The Ö±²¥ÍÑÒ has launched its new Premium Progression Partnership (PPP) with a handful of schools and colleges in Luton and Bedford, to help provide impartial advice and guidance for pupils considering higher education (HE).
Success for Behaviour Change Approach in tackling mental health
An academic from the Ö±²¥ÍÑÒ has discussed the positive results of an ongoing psychologically-informed Hertfordshire activity service, in a recent instalment of the BBC’s Truth About series.
Students adapt to the changing events industry
Ö±²¥ÍÑÒ students have shown their versatility and adapted to the changing events industry, putting on exceptional events despite the barriers raised by Covid-19.
Student magazine celebrates frontline care workers
Today marks World Social Work Day (16th March 2021) and the Ö±²¥ÍÑÒ is celebrating the dedication of students who have been working invaluable frontline roles during the pandemic.
Universities get READY to explore impact of exercise in treating teen depression
A research team formed by the Universities of Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and East Anglia, has won over £2 million in funding to study the effects group exercise can have in treating teenage depression and low mood.