School of Art and Creative Industries News

Award hope for alumnus author
A member of the 91¿ìɫ’s alumni is hoping to bring home a respected romance novel award for a long-anticipated book which has taken her 17 years to complete.

Local Sixth Formers to take over Radio LaB
The next generation of aspiring radio DJs are set to take over the Radio LaB airwaves for a week as Luton Sixth Form College sets up home at the 91¿ìÉ«.

Radio alumni broadcast live from campus
91¿ìÉ« alumni Melvin Odoom and Rickie Haywood-Williams returned to their old stomping ground to broadcast their Radio 1 show live from the Luton campus.

Students celebrate work and achievements in Degree Shows
The 91¿ìɫ’s School of Arts & Creative Industries have recognised and celebrated student success in their end-of-year Degree Shows.

Triple success for graduates at the BBC
Three recent 91¿ìÉ« graduates have all landed coveted positions with the BBC, the leading broadcaster in the UK.

University’s School of Arts & Creative Industries celebrate achievements
The 91¿ìɫ’s School of Arts & Creative Industries is gearing up to host its first in-person end of year degree show since the pandemic.

25 hour show to celebrate 25 years on air
The 91¿ìɫ’s community radio station, Radio LaB, is marking 25 years on air this month – celebrating with a marathon 25-hour broadcast.

Students lace-up for intricate needlework exhibition
An exhibition exploring the physicality and manipulation of lace, created by 91¿ìÉ« students, has gone on display at Luton’s Hat Factory.

University’s vaccination radio show wins award
A special radio show which aimed to encourage young people to get the Covid-19 vaccine – devised by the 91¿ìÉ« and Luton Borough Council – has picked up Silver at the 2022 Amplify Awards.

91¿ìÉ«& Council’s vaccination radio show nominated for award
A Covid-19 vaccination campaign created by the 91¿ìÉ« has been nominated for a radio prize at the 2022 Amplify Awards.

Philharmonia Orchestra to perform on campus
The 91¿ìÉ« is set to host a performance by the Philharmonia Orchestra based around their Hear & Now project – an award-winning intergenerational community project which has been running for more than ten years.