March

Wed 31 March, 2021
New academy to inspire Bedfordshire’s health & social care workforce

A dedicated Health & Social Care Academy has been launched by the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ in partnership with local councils and the local NHS Trusts.

Mon 29 March, 2021
Academics prove AI can help identify signs of osteoarthritis

Researchers from the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ have conducted a study into the use of Artificial Intelligence for aiding the early detection of osteoarthritis.

Fri 26 March, 2021
‘Flying High’ programme to help literacy skills soar

The ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ is supporting the Level Trust charity in its ‘Flying High’ SMASH Easter programme, aimed at enhancing the reading skills of local children during the holidays.

Fri 26 March, 2021
Graduates invited to ‘Step Up’ to Social Work

The ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ will be hosting an online Open Event to showcase a new postgraduate programme designed to help train the next generation of social workers.

Thu 25 March, 2021
Blues Foundation teams up with Beds

The Blues Foundation has announced a new partnership with the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ which will see the two organisations working closely on delivering community sport programmes and research projects.

Wed 24 March, 2021
Beds staff play their part in UK vaccination drive

A number of the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ’s healthcare academics have been dedicating their free time and expertise to vaccinating the public against Covid-19.

Wed 24 March, 2021
Academics to explore LGBT education in upcoming event

The ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ’s engaging Beds Talks series is back with a discussion on how lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) themes are raised with primary school children.

Tue 23 March, 2021
HE progression scheme established with key local educators

The ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ has launched its new Premium Progression Partnership (PPP) with a handful of schools and colleges in Luton and Bedford, to help provide impartial advice and guidance for pupils considering higher education (HE).

Thu 18 March, 2021
Success for Behaviour Change Approach in tackling mental health

An academic from the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ has discussed the positive results of an ongoing psychologically-informed Hertfordshire activity service, in a recent instalment of the BBC’s Truth About series.

Wed 17 March, 2021
Students adapt to the changing events industry

ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ students have shown their versatility and adapted to the changing events industry, putting on exceptional events despite the barriers raised by Covid-19.

Tue 16 March, 2021
Student magazine celebrates frontline care workers

Today marks World Social Work Day (16th March 2021) and the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ is celebrating the dedication of students who have been working invaluable frontline roles during the pandemic.

Mon 15 March, 2021
Universities get READY to explore impact of exercise in treating teen depression

A research team formed by the Universities of Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and East Anglia, has won over £2 million in funding to study the effects group exercise can have in treating teenage depression and low mood.