May

Thu 27 May, 2021
Beds ‘Gets Results’ for local economy & community

The ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ is shining a light on some of the important research projects and local business support it has provided during the Covid-19 pandemic, as part of Universities UK’s (UUK) latest campaign – #GettingResults.

Wed 26 May, 2021
Beds law students link up at local solicitors

Two ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ students have united after a Law LLB undergraduate secured a trainee paralegal position at a local solicitors, supervised by a graduate of the same course.

Mon 24 May, 2021
Academic takes part in Royal Wellbeing of Women conversation

A leading maternity researcher from the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ has taken part in a video call to welcome Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex as the new Patron of women’s health charity, Wellbeing of Women.

Wed 19 May, 2021
Beds Professor appointed Keech ambassador

A ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ academic has been appointed as one of Keech Hospice Care’s new envoys, following the launch of the charity’s ambassador programme.

Wed 19 May, 2021
Fieldwork begins on £1.9 million safeguarding project

A young person safeguarding project involving the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ has begun its second stage of research following the assignment of six case study sites based across the UK.

Wed 12 May, 2021
England call-up for Beds football star

A ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ sports scholar has been called up to represent the English Universities Sport (EUS) national team, playing in recent fixtures against Chorley FC and Consett AFC.

Tue 11 May, 2021
Research to help combat under-representation of BAME child sexual abuse victims

Research from the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ has helped identify how social workers and practitioners can best improve their support methods for Black, Asian and minority ethnic child sexual abuse (CSA) victims in England and Wales, following national concern of under-representation in official reporting.

Mon 10 May, 2021
Mental Health Awareness Week promotes power of nature

The ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ’s Mental Health Advisor has written a thoughtful blog post about the positive impact nature can have for Mental Health Awareness Week.

Thu 06 May, 2021
University to be founding member of a new anti-racism network

The ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ is one of 15 universities across England to agree the formation of a new network aimed at fighting racism in higher education.

Wed 05 May, 2021
Pop-up exhibition brimming with hat heritage

Second year art and photography students from the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ have curated a temporary exhibition in Luton, exploring the heritage of the town’s once booming hat-making trade.