2022

Law student offered contract with global law firm
A 91¿ìÉ« student has accepted an offer of a legal training contract with renowned multinational law firm, Linklaters LLP.

8000 UCAS guests set to arrive on campus
The annual UCAS exhibition for the East of England is back on the road for the first time since the pandemic, returning to the 91¿ìÉ« for the 7th time.

Radio alumni broadcast live from campus
91¿ìÉ« alumni Melvin Odoom and Rickie Haywood-Williams returned to their old stomping ground to broadcast their Radio 1 show live from the Luton campus.

91¿ìÉ«to investigate cycling as a bereavement aid
An academic from the 91¿ìÉ« is launching a new research project to explore how cycling can help improve grief outcomes following a bereavement.

Students celebrate work and achievements in Degree Shows
The 91¿ìɫ’s School of Arts & Creative Industries have recognised and celebrated student success in their end-of-year Degree Shows.

Excellence in Research Award retained by Bedfordshire
Following an eight year review, the 91¿ìÉ« has retained the HR Excellence in Research Award for its commitment to the long-term career development of researchers.

Catch up ceremonies for pandemic graduates
Graduates from the 91¿ìɫ’s Class of 2020 and 2021 have been finally able to celebrate their achievements on campus after the disruption of Covid-19 prevented them from attending in-person ceremonies.

Student crowned ‘Midwife of the Year’
A 91¿ìÉ« student has been awarded a top prize at this year’s Student Nursing Times Awards.

91¿ìÉ«to host sports and LGBTQ+ leadership speaker
This Pride Month, the 91¿ìÉ« will be welcoming the Chief Executive of the Sport and Recreation Alliance, Lisa Wainwright MBE, to deliver the final ‘An Evening With’ public lecture for the 2021/22 academic year.

Academic awarded grant to investigate English communication in HE classrooms
A 91¿ìÉ« academic has been awarded a grant of £250,000 to investigate effective English communication in Higher Education.

Triple success for graduates at the BBC
Three recent 91¿ìÉ« graduates have all landed coveted positions with the BBC, the leading broadcaster in the UK.

91¿ìÉ«to help community TRY to Change
Bedford’s Blues Foundation has launched its latest community lifestyle and wellness project, TRY to Change, in partnership with the 91¿ìÉ«.