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Star students awarded Outstanding Student of the Year 2020
A record number of staff and students nominated colleagues, peers and teams the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂ﯉۪s Vice Chancellor’s Student Experience Awards, with four winners receiving the Outstanding Student of the Year award.

Bedfordshire Business School included in first online BSIS Symposium
Two 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ academics were invited to provide their expertise in the first ever Virtual Business School Impact System (BSIS) Symposium series.

Bedfordshire researcher stresses importance of technology in times of self-isolation
91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ researcher, Dr Banita Lal, explains how technology and mobile phones ‘provide promise and opportunity’ for colleagues to stay connected and motivated during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bedfordshire co-launches online workshops to help support local and regional economy during Covid-19 crisis
The world is likely to be affected long-term by the consequences of Covid-19. As we start to adjust to a new ‘normal’, the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ has been working non-stop to support local businesses through the challenges they are facing during lockdown.

Two Bedfordshire students receive Studentship Award from 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ alumni
Two 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ students have received a Studentship Award of £1000 and mentoring support from a 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ alumni.

National Careers Week 2020: Top tips from 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ’s Head of Careers & Employability
Today marks the start of – a celebration of careers guidance and free resources in education across the UK. The aim of this annual campaign is to help support people finishing their education or those wishing to step on to the career ladder for the first time.

Bedfordshire launches Target Zero sustainability and green initiative
The 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ yesterday launched its Target Zero campaign, outlining its plans for the year ahead. The 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂ﯉۪s 12-month Target Zero initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions by a further 510 tonnes and increase recycling rates by 12% across all campuses, through the support of students and staff.

Bedfordshire Professor awarded Fellowship by Chartered Association of Business Schools
Professor in Management Practice at the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ, Professor Debra Leighton, has been awarded the Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS) Fellowship.

91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ awarded Small Business Charter reaccreditation
The 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ Business School (UBBS) has been successful in its reassessment of its Small Business Charter accreditation.

Article on gender dynamics in 'new offices' inspires international art installation
A joint article about the gender dynamics in open plan offices written by Dr Alison Hirst, Anglia Ruskin 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ, and Dr Christina Schwabenland, 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ, has inspired artist Sondra Perry to create a video installation project commissioned by the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland (moCa), Ohio, USA.

What has the UK climate change Act 2008 achieved and where next
91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ staff member, Dr Mohammad Alramahi, delivered a lecture on the UK climate change act with Steve Pattenden at the Rotary Club of Luton Someries.

World class centre in renewable energy systems to be established
The 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ and TWI Ltd have formed a partnership to establish the Renewables Innovation Centre, a world class hub for engineering that focuses on renewable energy systems.