October

Bedfordshire artist given platform to impress at MK Gallery
A talented Photography and Video Art graduate from the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ is one of three artists selected by MK Gallery as nominees for this year’s Platform Graduate Award.

Aspiring TV students welcome famed BBC producer
Television industry veteran, Geoff Posner, took part in an afternoon of interviews and networking at the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ this month to help inspire and advise the next generation of producers.

Graduate’s film career gives him license to thrill
Filming with 007 is the latest accomplishment for a 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ alumnus who has been working his way up the ranks in the TV and film industry on some of the world’s biggest blockbusters.

Academic to speak at international climate crisis webinar ahead of COP26
A 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ lecturer has been invited to speak at a key international webinar on the climate crisis ahead of the launch of the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow later this month.

Inspirational speakers help Bedfordshire mark Black History Month
‘Proud To Be Black’ is the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂ﯉۪s central campaign to mark this year’s Black History Month, and a number of inspirational talks have taken place as part of the celebrations.

91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ productions go head-to-head for radio award
Two successful radio shows created by staff, students and graduates from the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ have been shortlisted for the same category at the upcoming 2021 Community Radio Awards.

Refugee challenges are focus of 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ research
The 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂ﯉۪s Centre for Research in Law (CRiL) has published a report on refugee family reunion, looking into the challenges faced by refugees seeking to be reunited with their families in the UK.

Why you should consider a foundation year
Juliet Fern, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Education, English and Sport at the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ, has penned her thoughts on the advantages of using a foundation year to get a taste of higher education.

Modern slavery of children & young people to be tackled through research
The 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ and charity ECPAT UK (Every Child Protected Against Trafficking) have been announced as research partners, spear-headed by Modern Slavery and Human Rights Policy and Evidence Centre (Modern Slavery PEC).

91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ hosts successful mobile dance school
Dance academics and students from the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ, along with local freelance dancers, are celebrating the success of the 2021 Dance Beds summer school project – encouraging creativity and movement in the region’s schools.

Masters students showcase Pertinacity at Hat Factory
Art and Design students from the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ have capped off their courses with a stunning exhibition in The Hat Factory, one of Luton’s premier art facilities.

UK’s first Black Vice-Chancellor to address Bedfordshire
Professor Charles Egbu, Vice-Chancellor at Leeds Trinity 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ, will be speaking at an event hosted by the 91ÑÇÉ«APPÏÂÔØ to mark Black History Month.