November

Wed 30 November, 2022
Student crowned Social Worker of the Year

A social sciences PhD student from the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ has won two accolades in this year’s Social Worker of the Year Awards.

Tue 29 November, 2022
Students to showcase University’s cultural diversity

A group of budding events managers are curating a public charity event called ‘Cultural Implosion’ to celebrate the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ’s cultural variety and inclusion.

Mon 28 November, 2022
Social Work graduate receives new award in memory of Amani Liaquat

An award created in memory of a Social Work student and brain tumour awareness campaigner has been presented to its first recipient during the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ’s November graduation ceremonies.

Tue 22 November, 2022
CBeebies star & local education advocate celebrate Honorary degrees with fellow graduates

The last cohort of the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ’s Class of 2022 celebrated their achievements during a week of graduation ceremonies, featuring a number of inspiring keynote speakers and two Honorary Doctorate recipients – CBeebies star, Andy Day, and education leader, Mike Berrill.

Fri 18 November, 2022
FIFA World Cup 2022: Academic experts for press commentary

Ahead of the first kick off at the FIFA World Cup 2022 (20th November - 18th December), the Press Office has pooled together a list of key academics from the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ who boast expertise in the areas of football, sports and culture - all relevant to the 'beautiful game'.

Fri 18 November, 2022
Celebrating ‘World Toilet Day’ through research

Ahead of World Toilet Day (19th November), a Research Fellow from the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ has penned an inspiring blog about the importance of human sanitation as part of her work with the ‘Towards Brown Gold’ project.

Wed 16 November, 2022
Student midwife nominated for national healthcare award

A postgraduate student studying Advanced Clinical Practice at the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ has been shortlisted in an award category at The Sun newspaper’s ‘Who Cares Wins’ ceremony, due to be held later this month.

Fri 11 November, 2022
Emergency service & investigative students put crime scene skills to the test

Budding forensic scientists, police officers and paramedics have practised their new-found skills by taking part in a mock crime scene event, hosted in the grounds of the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ’s historic Putteridge Bury campus.

Tue 08 November, 2022
University to host international radio conference

The ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ has been selected to host an international radio conference this month by the Media, Communication & Cultural Studies Association (MeCCSA) to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the BBC.

Thu 03 November, 2022
London Luton Airport hosts on-campus jobs fair for students

Over 700 students from the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ attended an aviation-themed jobs fair which showcased the numerous opportunities available with London Luton Airport (LLA) and other air industry employers in the region.

Wed 02 November, 2022
£3million funding to help tackle region’s health inequalities

The ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ has been awarded £3million by NHS England to develop a research and innovation hub in collaboration with the NHS BLMK (Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes) Health & Care Partnership, which will focus on ways to improve health and social care inequalities across the region.

Tue 01 November, 2022
University celebrates two Student Radio Award nominations

The ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ’s on-campus community radio station Radio LaB is celebrating after receiving two award nominations in the upcoming Student Radio Awards (SRA).