2023

Thu 09 November, 2023
Assistant Director returns to deliver media masterclass for students

Film and television Assistant Director, David Underwood, recently took a break from his work on the new ITV drama 'Ruth' - amid a production pause on his role for the new ‘Star Wars’ movie - to return to his old stomping ground at the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ and present a media masterclass for students hoping to follow in his footsteps.

Wed 08 November, 2023
University hosts skills event to support local business growth

As part of its commitment to nurturing the economic growth of the local community, the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ has hosted a skills-based event to help support businesses put together funding bids.

Mon 06 November, 2023
Radio LaB celebrates double success at the Community Radio Awards

Radio LaB – the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ’s on-campus community radio station – scooped two silver awards at the Community Radio Awards (CRAs), recognising a student broadcast to celebrate the University’s Varsity competition success.

Wed 01 November, 2023
Make-up students show off their skills at Halloween fright night

Media make-up students from the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ are using their talents to spook and delight thrill-seekers at a Halloween ‘scream park’.

Tue 31 October, 2023
Radio LaB nominated at Student Radio Awards 2023

Celebrations are in order at Radio LaB – the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ’s community radio station – as the station has been nominated for another coveted award, this time at the Student Radio Awards (SRAs).

Mon 23 October, 2023
Racing driver uses University facilities to prepare for Formula 1 session debut

Junior racing driver Frederik Vesti has been making the most of the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ’s Human Performance Centre (HPC) to help prepare him for his Formula 1 debut during Free Practice 1 at the upcoming Mexican Grand Prix.

Thu 19 October, 2023
University showcases rising entrepreneurs

Local businesswoman Melissa Mason was awarded a one-year membership to the Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce for her work self-publishing educational children’s books at a Dragon’s Den-style pitching competition hosted by the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ.

Thu 19 October, 2023
Graduate start-ups & community engagement celebrated in latest KEF results

Research England has unveiled this year’s Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) results which confirm that the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ performed strongly in a number of key areas, including support for graduate start-ups and local and regional community engagement.

Thu 12 October, 2023
Radio LaB celebrates Community Radio Awards nominations

Radio LaB, the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ's on-campus community radio station, is celebrating after being nominated for two Community Radio Awards (CRAs).

Wed 11 October, 2023
University celebrates Black History Month

Students and staff at the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ are hosting a number of insightful and entertaining events throughout October to celebrate Black culture, heritage and community as part of Black History Month 2023.

Tue 10 October, 2023
ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ appoints new Executive Dean of Health & Social Sciences

The ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ has announced the appointment of Dr Alison Tresidder as the new Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences.

Mon 09 October, 2023
Doreen Lawrence delivers an inspiring lecture about a ‘legacy of change’

Doreen Lawrence, Baroness Lawrence of Clarendon, OBE was welcomed to the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ to deliver a free public lecture about her life and career, honouring her 30-year-long campaign for justice and equality following the racist murder of her son, Stephen, in London in 1993.