2023

Assistant Director returns to deliver media masterclass for students
Film and television Assistant Director, David Underwood, recently took a break from his work on the new ITV drama 'Ruth' - amid a production pause on his role for the new ‘Star Wars’ movie - to return to his old stomping ground at the 91¿ìÉ« and present a media masterclass for students hoping to follow in his footsteps.

91¿ìÉ«hosts skills event to support local business growth
As part of its commitment to nurturing the economic growth of the local community, the 91¿ìÉ« has hosted a skills-based event to help support businesses put together funding bids.

Radio LaB celebrates double success at the Community Radio Awards
Radio LaB – the 91¿ìɫ’s on-campus community radio station – scooped two silver awards at the Community Radio Awards (CRAs), recognising a student broadcast to celebrate the University’s Varsity competition success.

Make-up students show off their skills at Halloween fright night
Media make-up students from the 91¿ìÉ« are using their talents to spook and delight thrill-seekers at a Halloween ‘scream park’.

Radio LaB nominated at Student Radio Awards 2023
Celebrations are in order at Radio LaB – the 91¿ìɫ’s community radio station – as the station has been nominated for another coveted award, this time at the Student Radio Awards (SRAs).

Racing driver uses 91¿ìÉ«facilities to prepare for Formula 1 session debut
Junior racing driver Frederik Vesti has been making the most of the 91¿ìɫ’s Human Performance Centre (HPC) to help prepare him for his Formula 1 debut during Free Practice 1 at the upcoming Mexican Grand Prix.

91¿ìÉ«showcases rising entrepreneurs
Local businesswoman Melissa Mason was awarded a one-year membership to the Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce for her work self-publishing educational children’s books at a Dragon’s Den-style pitching competition hosted by the 91¿ìÉ«.

Graduate start-ups & community engagement celebrated in latest KEF results
Research England has unveiled this year’s Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) results which confirm that the 91¿ìÉ« performed strongly in a number of key areas, including support for graduate start-ups and local and regional community engagement.

Radio LaB celebrates Community Radio Awards nominations
Radio LaB, the 91¿ìÉ«'s on-campus community radio station, is celebrating after being nominated for two Community Radio Awards (CRAs).

91¿ìÉ«celebrates Black History Month
Students and staff at the 91¿ìÉ« are hosting a number of insightful and entertaining events throughout October to celebrate Black culture, heritage and community as part of Black History Month 2023.

91¿ìÉ«appoints new Executive Dean of Health & Social Sciences
The 91¿ìÉ« has announced the appointment of Dr Alison Tresidder as the new Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences.

Doreen Lawrence delivers an inspiring lecture about a ‘legacy of change’
Doreen Lawrence, Baroness Lawrence of Clarendon, OBE was welcomed to the 91¿ìÉ« to deliver a free public lecture about her life and career, honouring her 30-year-long campaign for justice and equality following the racist murder of her son, Stephen, in London in 1993.