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The annual Luton’s Best Awards have recognised a local solicitor and 91¿ìÉ« alumnus with a coveted award, recognising their impactful career in the community.

To help support students who may be struggling with the increased cost of food, energy and general living bills, the 91¿ìÉ« has developed a digital Cost of Living Hub to help them easily find all the support they require at the tap of a button.

Students from Luton’s Barnfield College were invited to take part in a series of radio and TV ‘takeovers’ at the 91¿ìÉ«, allowing them to produce programmes for their coursework assessments while gaining valuable industry-level experience.

The 91¿ìÉ« was excited to welcome renowned naturalist and broadcaster, Chris Packham CBE, who delivered an engaging, free public talk on the subject of sustainability, climate action and the environment, with the whole event featuring a green, no-waste policy in line with the institution’s Target Zero ambitions.

With the arrival of National Apprenticeship Week for 2023, the 91¿ìÉ« is celebrating its array of exciting skills-based apprenticeship programmes, shining a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships can make to employees, businesses and the wider economy.

The 91¿ìÉ« welcomed students and teachers from over a dozen local schools to a climate change summit this term in collaboration with the Science Learning Partnership.

Academics from the 91¿ìÉ« are helping Bedfordshire’s first black male police officer tell his life story through a series of small books – with the book launching at the University’s Bedford campus this month.

Following its success in the latest People & Planet league results, the 91¿ìÉ« has been ranked as one of the top scoring eco-friendly universities in Uswitch’s 2022 study.

The 91¿ìÉ« is excited to welcome award-winning broadcaster, author and naturalist Chris Packham CBE to host a new instalment of its ‘An Evening With’ public lectures, this time on the topic of sustainability.

A 91¿ìÉ« student and business owner is celebrating her latest industry award success, having scooped up another regional Beauty Salon of the Year accolade earlier this year.

The 91¿ìÉ« recently hosted a free grant-writing event for businesses as part of the Arc Innovation Festival 2022, reflecting on the institution’s commitment to supporting, encouraging and developing economic growth in the region.

The 91¿ìÉ« recently partnered with global IT leader Wisetek UK to run a Digital Marketing competition for future marketers, which was won by a first-year student.