2021
Graduates invited to ‘Step Up’ to Social Work
The 91¿ìÉ« 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 91¿ìÉ« 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 91¿ìɫ’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 91¿ìɫ’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 91¿ìÉ« 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 91¿ìÉ« 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
91¿ìÉ« 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 91¿ìÉ« 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.
Look to the stars with Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell
Award-winning astrophysicist Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell will host the first ‘An Evening With…’ event – a new inspirational public lecture series from the 91¿ìÉ«.
91¿ìÉ«champions women in business & bioscience
To mark International Women's Day 2021, the 91¿ìÉ« is celebrating the economic resilience of local businesses and enterprise partnerships which are attracting investment and talent from both male and female business leaders.
’DIY’ challenge for this year’s British Science Week
In light of lockdown, the 91¿ìÉ« is encouraging local school children to be their own scientist at home for British Science Week.