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An alumni who has gone on to make a difference in the tennis industry has shared his advice in an inspirational speech at the graduation ceremony for the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ’s School of Sport Science & Physical Activity.

The ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ recently hosted the inaugural Bedfordshire Football Association (FA) safeguarding conference, bringing together workshops and guest speakers to provide learning opportunities to support the role of a Club Welfare Officer.

Sarfraz Manzoor – screenwriter, journalist and author ¬– was officially installed as Chancellor of the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ during the first day of its summer graduation ceremonies (19th July).

The ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ has opened a brand new state-of-the-art Strength & Conditioning suite, to enhance the learning experience for students studying on its sports courses.

The ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ’s award-winning community radio station, Radio LaB, has once again opened its doors to local students to help inspire the next generation of aspiring radio DJs and podcasters.

Ahead of the beginning of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 (20th July – 20th August), the Press Office has brought together a list of key academics from the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ who have expertise in the areas of football, sports and culture – all relevant to the tournament.

In partnership with Luton Council, the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ recently hosted the Luton Enterprise Event, bringing together a range of speakers and experts to offer insight and guidance for those considering starting their own businesses.

Academics from the Universities of Bedfordshire and Surrey are working together on a pilot sex education programme to help young people, parents and teachers have better conversations about modern-day relationships and pornography.

An academic from the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ has taken part in a visual campaign led by families of the victims of the Grenfell Tower disaster, to help publicise their demands for justice.

A PhD student from the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ has been granted funding by the NHS to undertake a student engagement project aiming to increase the number of organ donors from ethnic minority communities.

Healthcare students from the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ have put their learnt skills into practice by spending ten weeks working on placement at a local residential care home.

Over 10,000 16 and 17-year old students are expected to visit the ÑÇÉ«ÊÓƵ for the annual UCAS Discovery Event to find out more about career pathways and educational courses on offer to them.