2020
91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ hosts drop-in session for Estranged Students
As part of National Estranged Students Solidarity Week, the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ is aiming to spread awareness of estrangement and highlight how its staff can support students who have no home-based support whilst studying.
Beds alumnus and lecturer nominated for Community Radio Awards
A 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ graduate and a prominent member of staff – along with his seven-year-old daughter – have been nominated for Community Radio Awards after emerging as frontrunners from over 460 entries.
91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ event to explore how Covid-19 has changed public perception of carers
The 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ’s popular Beds Talks series returns in virtual form with an event hosted by the Institute for Health Research that will focus on the role of carers in the community.
Graduates praise access to 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ’s ISPAR Conference platform
Graduates from the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ have reflected on the value of having access and being able to contribute to the popular annual School of Sport & Physical Activity’s ISPAR conferences.
Over 250 school pupils look to their future with Aspire Higher
The Universities of Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Northampton have celebrated another successful instalment of their collaborative Aspire Higher project.
£50k Occupational Therapy suite opens at Luton campus
A brand new simulation facility has been unveiled at the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ to help train and develop the next generation of ‘home grown’ occupational therapists for the region.
91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ academic helps trial pioneering PPE beard technique for healthcare staff
US Vice-President Elect, Kamala Harris, has inspired a research team led by Professor Gurch Randhawa from 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ and Dr Rajinder Pal Singh to promote an innovative beard covering technique, called ‘Singh Thattha’, which enables bearded individuals to wear a respirator mask without the need for shaving.
91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ to mark Armistice Day with virtual services
The 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ is inviting staff, students and the community to observe a two-minute silence as part of its Remembrance Day services this year.
91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ hosts STEM Week to inspire next generation of students
Local schools and budding scientists are being invited to explore the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ’s virtual STEM Week.
Community Covid testing centre opens at 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ’s Bedford Campus
A new Covid19 facility has opened at the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ, expanding the local testing capacity for anybody in the borough who needs a test.
Students take part in socially distant workshop with TV Soap director
During the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ’s first term back since the disruption of Covid19, freelance director and actor, Rick Platt, spent the day running screen acting masterclasses for Media Performance students.
Nominations still open for Luton’s ‘unsung heroes’ awards
With the pandemic forcing Luton’s Best Awards to be postponed until 2021, the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ hopes to encourage locals, staff and students to carry on nominating their community stars.