2022
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.
Researchers find English care system needs to get better at providing safe accommodation and support for care leavers into adulthood
In the first large-scale statistical analysis of young peoples’ exit from the care system (either residential or foster care) at age 16 and over in England, researchers from the 91¿ìÉ« found wide variations in pathways and outcomes for young adults leaving care and that more needs to be done to maximise their life chances.
Public health expert to give insight into pandemic and vaccines
The 91¿ìÉ« is set to welcome the former Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam MBE, to host the next in the series of ‘An Evening With’ public lectures.
REF results reveal 91¿ìÉ« to be world leading in multiple research areas
Research by the 91¿ìÉ« has been recognised as world leading by the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.
91¿ìÉ« is celebrated for its world leading research in English
Research carried out by the 91¿ìÉ« into English language proficiency and improving methodologies for its assessment has been recognised by the Research Excellence Framework as world leading, the highest rating possible.
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.
Forensics academic lends expertise to new book
A 91¿ìÉ« lecturer has provided her expertise to a new non-fiction book, delving into the world of forensic science.
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.
New cohort of creatives for University’s heritage project
The 91¿ìɫ’s Arts & Culture Projects team has announced the second cohort of community practitioners for its Heritage Impact Accelerator project, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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.
University’s Green Spaces research recognised in national climate action campaign
A new environmental research study being conducted by academics from the 91¿ìÉ«, focussing on access to green spaces, has been highlighted in Made At Uni’s latest campaign, ‘Climate Action’.
91¿ìÉ«to host radio stars for national Community Media Festival
The 91¿ìÉ« is getting ready to host the annual Community Media Association (CMA) Festival on 7th May, which is themed this year around celebrating inclusion within the industry.