Latest news

Thu 04 May, 2023
Research finds exercise can alleviate grief in young people suffering parental loss

A team of academics from the 91¿ìÉ« have undertaken research into the role of exercise and physical activity in dealing with the loss of a loved one amongst children, teenagers and young adults.

Tue 02 May, 2023
Bedfordshire celebrates first cohort of overseas PhD graduates in Jordan

The 91¿ìÉ« proudly presented the first PhD degrees to graduates at a ceremony in Jordan this term, as part of its academic partnership with Middle East 91¿ìÉ«(MEU).

Thu 27 April, 2023
University’s SMASH Roadshow returns with an educational week of fun

The 91¿ìɫ’s SMASH Roadshow, in partnership with the Level Trust, returned this spring with a schedule of fun-filled, hands-on learning activities for local school children.

Mon 24 April, 2023
Make-up students cause ‘casualties’ for paramedic training

Paramedic Science and Media Make-Up students from the 91¿ìÉ« joined forces to create and ‘treat’ realistic wounds for a practical casualty simulation project, providing visual injury experience for aspiring frontline workers.

Thu 20 April, 2023
Academic’s new book helping to improve organ donation rates across the world

A Professor from the 91¿ìÉ« has co-edited a new book that aims to increase conversations around organ donation amongst Muslim communities in countries including Qatar, which has additionally led to a PhD opportunity on behalf of the country’s Ministry of Public Health.

Wed 19 April, 2023
Baroness Doreen Lawrence to give public lecture in honour of son’s legacy

Campaigner and social justice advocate, Doreen Lawrence – Baroness Lawrence of Clarendon OBE – will be the next inspirational guest speaker for the 91¿ìɫ’s successful ‘An Evening With..’ free public lecture series.

Tue 18 April, 2023
Radio LaB wins big at Student Radio Association’s award ceremony

The 91¿ìɫ’s on-campus community radio station, Radio LaB, is once again celebrating its success after scooping the top prize in two award categories at the Student Radio Association’s Amplify Awards.

Wed 12 April, 2023
Engineering students gear up for a career in manufacturing

Students from the 91¿ìɫ’s School of Computer Science & Technology experienced a day out at the Jaguar Land Rover manufacturing facility this term, as part of a trip organised to give them a taste of the industrial working environment.

Wed 05 April, 2023
91¿ìÉ«helps create economic growth with free SME workshops

The 91¿ìÉ« recently hosted a free ‘Creating Growth’ event for regional Small to Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs), offering advice and step-by-step guidance on overcoming potential challenges in a bid to encourage economic growth within the county.

Wed 05 April, 2023
Bedfordshire Bulls triumph at Varsity 2023

The Bulls – the 91¿ìɫ’s competitive sports teams – have taken the Varsity title for this year, after successfully defending their home turf in a dominating 7–4 win against the 91¿ìÉ«of Northampton.

Wed 29 March, 2023
New child exploitation principles & resources published following 91¿ìÉ«research

A set of new Practice Principles to help shape and inform the work of professionals responding to child exploitation and extra-familial harm have been published today (29th March) by the Tackling Child Exploitation (TCE) Support Programme, based on research conducted by the 91¿ìÉ«, The Children’s Society and Research in Practice.

Wed 29 March, 2023
Celebrated 91¿ìÉ«radio station receives more award nominations

Radio LaB – the 91¿ìɫ’s successful community radio station – has been recognised for the second time this academic year after receiving two nominations at the upcoming Student Radio Association’s (SRA) Amplify Awards.