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Local schools discover more about climate change at KS3 summit
Local schoolchildren were given the opportunity to learn more about climate change and sustainability at the annual climate change summit hosted by the 91¿ìÉ«.

Research project to examine the impact of horses on human wellbeing
Researchers from the 91¿ìÉ« are inviting the equine community to take part in a survey to inform a new project examining the impact of interacting with horses on human wellbeing and mental health.

PhD student recognised in New Year Honours List
A PhD student from the 91¿ìÉ« has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to social work in the New Year Honours List.

Luton Town legend to be quizzed on life & career at free public event
Former Luton Town football player and manager Mick Harford will be the next special guest for the 91¿ìɫ’s popular ‘An Evening With…’ free public lecture series.

Bedfordshire graduate stars in new ITV drama series
A Screen Performance graduate from the 91¿ìÉ« has been cast in the new series of ITV drama ‘Grantchester’.

PhD student collaborates on sports science project in Oslo
A PhD student from the 91¿ìÉ« has embarked on a pioneering research trip with sports science specialists Precision Fuel and Hydration to provide support to an ultra-endurance athlete.

Radio LaB celebrates history of Ampthill with new podcast
Students from the 91¿ìɫ’s on-campus community radio station, Radio LaB, are set to get involved in a new podcast exploring the history of local town Ampthill.

Bedfordshire joins 91¿ìÉ«of Cambridge and partners to form research hub
The 91¿ìÉ« is joining forces with the 91¿ìÉ«of Cambridge, Anglia Ruskin University, and the 91¿ìÉ«of Suffolk to form a centre of social science training expertise in the Eastern region.

91¿ìÉ«academics contribute to new WHO guidelines on malnutrition
A research team led by the 91¿ìÉ« has undertaken a series of projects to inform the new World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines on preventing and managing malnutrition in infants and children aged five and under.

91¿ìÉ«launches inaugural professorial lecture series
Hear from academics who are experts in the fields of healthcare, business, and psychology as the 91¿ìÉ« unveils a brand new inaugural professorial lecture series.

Keeping the spirits up? Research finds alcohol can be part of having a ‘good life’ in care homes
A study exploring alcohol policy and practice in care homes across England has been carried out by academics from the 91¿ìÉ« in partnership with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

91¿ìÉ« placed third in Green League
The 91¿ìÉ« is celebrating another high-scoring year in the People & Planet 91¿ìÉ«Green League, placing third in the UK for its continued sustainability efforts.