March
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.
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.
91¿ìÉ«to inspire future sports journalists and pundits with free public masterclass
The 91¿ìÉ« hopes to inspire the next generation of budding sports hacks by inviting the public along to experience a half-day journalism masterclass.
Student completes 24-hour cycle challenge for cancer charity
Third-year undergraduate student, Keely Smith, has raised over £500 for Cancer Research UK after completing a day-long, fixed bike cycle at the 91¿ìÉ«.
Language alumnus awarded prestigious PhD dissertation prize
A recent graduate who completed a PhD with the 91¿ìÉ« has won first prize in an esteemed language assessment industry award scheme with a prize of £4,000.
Universities to evaluate effectiveness of multi-agency child safeguarding reforms
A new research project being conducted by the 91¿ìÉ« and King’s College London is now underway to assess the effectiveness of multi-agency safeguarding reforms and whether they reflect the needs of children, young people and their families.
Midwifery graduates awarded by NHS England for exceptional work
Two 91¿ìÉ« alumni have been awarded the prestigious NHS Chief Midwife Officer’s Silver Award, presented to midwives for exceeding the expectations of their everyday role.
‘Aliens’ invade 91¿ìÉ«campus
The 91¿ìÉ« was recently the location for an exciting ‘alien invasion’, as students and alumni from various creative courses took part in a collaborative showcase event.
91¿ìÉ«celebrates inspirational academics on International Women’s Day
Today (8th March) marks International Women’s Day (IWD) and across the 91¿ìÉ«, staff and students are joining in the global annual celebration to recognise the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women around the world.
91¿ìÉ«and Council announce civic agreement to benefit Luton
Luton Council and the 91¿ìÉ« signed an agreement on 7th March 2023, signalling a commitment to working together to support local goals for the transformation of the town and its people.
91¿ìÉ«celebrates glowing Ofsted Apprenticeship inspection
The 91¿ìÉ« is celebrating a glowing report following an Ofsted inspection of its apprenticeship programme.