2021

91¿ìÉ«awarded EcoCampus Platinum standard
The 91¿ìÉ« has been awarded Platinum certification by EcoCampus for the second year running.

Scholarship success for 18 student athletes
The 91¿ìÉ« has awarded 18 students with Sports Scholarships for the 2020/21 academic year.

Radio LaB invites you to ‘Meet Our Family’
A brand new series introducing listeners to members of the arts, media and culture staff at the 91¿ìÉ« is launching on community radio station, Radio LaB.

UCAS extends 2021 deadline
With the UCAS deadline now extended until Friday 29th January, there’s still time to apply to the 91¿ìÉ« for a September 2021 start.

Academic calls for better understanding of gang-related mental health
A long-standing lecturer from the 91¿ìÉ« has flagged the need for a better understanding of the mental health issues of gang-involved young people.

Expert staff share Wellbeing advice to keep spirits high this term
Support and service staff at the 91¿ìÉ« are sharing their top tips on how to keep fit, healthy and happy throughout 2021’s disrupted start.

Covid Hardship Fund launched to benefit students
Following the arrival of a third lockdown, the 91¿ìÉ« has announced a government-backed Covid Hardship Fund to help support struggling students.

Author Q&A to discuss the critical role of community arts
Two 91¿ìÉ« academics are hosting a virtual Author Talk and Q&A to present the research-rich content of their new book, Developing a Sense of Place.

Opinion: “Schools should stay shut”
An academic from the 91¿ìÉ« recently expressed his concern about keeping schools open, ahead of the government’s decision to move all education online.

Webinars to help school pupils learn about university
A series of virtual webinars hosted by the 91¿ìÉ« will give pupils in Years 11, 12 and 13 access to help with applications, information about student finance and taster seminars.

91¿ìÉ«collaborates with Luton Council to tackle health inequalities of Covid-19
The 91¿ìÉ« and Luton Council have launched a community project to explore why Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Indian, black African and black Caribbean communities have been disproportionately affected by the coronavirus.

Beds student snaps up silver in student photography awards
A 91¿ìÉ« student has won 2nd prize in the ‘Commercial’ category at the Wex Student Photography Awards 2020.