2014
Award for lifesaving ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ staff member
Lifesaver Maxine Copsey, who resuscitated a man having a heart attack at a supermarket, has been honoured by the East of England Ambulance Service at an award ceremony.
Book for practitioners conducting research with organisations, families and communities
Practitioners conducting research with organisations, families and communities can call on a new book by ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ staff and doctoral alumni.
New labs opened by award-winning scientific journalist
Two science labs featuring the latest technology have been opened at the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ by an award winning science journalist.
MP David Willetts presented with honorary degree
The former Minister for Universities and Science, David Willetts MP, praised the role of the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ for its contribution in widening access into higher education when he was awarded an honorary degree today.
Honorand Al Murray praises ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ diversity
Comedian Al Murray praised the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ’s emphasis on diversity, having received an honorary degree on the final day of the University’s November graduations (November 20).
'Carols by Candlelight' bookings now open
Bookings are now open for this year’s Luton and Bedford ‘Carols by Candlelight’ services, on behalf of the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ.
Awards-packed graduations continue at ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ
A student, whose research into the delivery of iron supplements is set to be published, was given an academic award at today’s ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ graduations (November 19).
Independent survey of Prison Officers reveals staff totally demoralised
A team of researchers from the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ has found that people working in prisons and in secure hospitals are at considerable risk of violence, work-related stress and emotional exhaustion.
2014 Loebner Prize in Artificial Intelligence
Associate Dean at University Campus Milton Keynes, ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ, Paul Sant took his place alongside other judges including Top Gear’s James May, to decide the winner of this year’s Loebner Prize in Artificial Intelligence.
Polly Toynbee honorary kicks off November graduations
Acclaimed journalist Polly Toynbee was presented with an honorary degree in the first ceremony of the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ’s November graduations today (November 18).
Lecturer's short story shortlisted for Creative Writing Award
A short story by the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ’s Senior Lecturer in Script Writing has beaten over 1,300 writers to feature in the Aesthetica Creative Writing Annual.
University gets the keys to the Bedford Gateway
A £25m redevelopment of the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ’s Bedford campus took a giant leap forward when the University was handed the keys to its new teaching and learning building (Thurs 13 November), by Bedfordshire based contractor Kier Construction.