February
Student art flows into Luton’s Hat Factory
In an exhibition titled ‘Flow’, postgraduate students from the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ will demonstrate how they take their artwork from concept to reality at one of the county’s premier art venues – The Hat Factory.
Top tips for student parents & carers
The ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ is proud of its diverse community of students with varied backgrounds which includes mature learners, parents and those with care responsibilities.
University opens in-school careers hub
A new careers hub has launched at Bedford’s Castle Newnham School in partnership with the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ.
After school STEM club a hit with local pupils
An after school club funded by Aspire Higher – part of the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ’s Collaborative Projects Team – has helped to increase pupil’s interest in learning about STEM-related topics around the areas of sustainability, community and health.
Student to discuss AI technology at international conference
A final year student from the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ has been selected to present her paper on improving facial recognition technology at a leading international Artificial Intelligence (AI) conference later this month.
Student fundraiser SHEDs light on male mental health
A ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ student has set himself a gruelling running challenge in order to raise money for the Bedford branch of Men in Sheds – a charity which provides mental health support for men and encourages them to build skills and friendships.
Nursing graduate commended following Freemasons award
A recent graduate who was nominated for her contribution to the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Education at the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ has been commended by local press and her former lecturer after accepting a prize from Bedfordshire Freemasons at an in-person ceremony.
New cohort of Sport Scholars given vital financial support
The ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ has awarded 18 students with Sports Scholarships for the 2021/22 academic year.
Paralympian alumna to support 2022 BRIT Challenge
ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ graduate and para-dressage international champion, Mari Durward-Akhurst, has been named as an Ambassador of the British Inspiration Trust (BRIT) and is supporting the annual BRIT Challenge this year.
University sports experts for Beijing 2022
As the Winter Olympics in Beijing get underway, the Press Office has created a media card to showcase the relevant sport and fitness expertise available at the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ.
University retains Platinum EcoCampus Award
The ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ has been awarded Platinum certification by EcoCampus for the fourth year running, following its success in the 2021 People & Planet University Green League.
University opens Maths Surgery for GCSE students
Following the success of previous subject support programmes provided by the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ, an in-person ‘Maths Surgery’ will be open during the February half term to provide one-to-one tuition for pupils who require additional help with GCSE mathematics.