May
Beds ‘Gets Results’ for local economy & community
The ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ is shining a light on some of the important research projects and local business support it has provided during the Covid-19 pandemic, as part of Universities UK’s (UUK) latest campaign – #GettingResults.
Beds law students link up at local solicitors
Two ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ students have united after a Law LLB undergraduate secured a trainee paralegal position at a local solicitors, supervised by a graduate of the same course.
Academic takes part in Royal Wellbeing of Women conversation
A leading maternity researcher from the ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ has taken part in a video call to welcome Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex as the new Patron of women’s health charity, Wellbeing of Women.
Beds Professor appointed Keech ambassador
A ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ academic has been appointed as one of Keech Hospice Care’s new envoys, following the launch of the charity’s ambassador programme.
Fieldwork begins on £1.9 million safeguarding project
A young person safeguarding project involving the ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ has begun its second stage of research following the assignment of six case study sites based across the UK.
England call-up for Beds football star
A ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ sports scholar has been called up to represent the English Universities Sport (EUS) national team, playing in recent fixtures against Chorley FC and Consett AFC.
Research to help combat under-representation of BAME child sexual abuse victims
Research from the ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ has helped identify how social workers and practitioners can best improve their support methods for Black, Asian and minority ethnic child sexual abuse (CSA) victims in England and Wales, following national concern of under-representation in official reporting.
Mental Health Awareness Week promotes power of nature
The ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼’s Mental Health Advisor has written a thoughtful blog post about the positive impact nature can have for Mental Health Awareness Week.
University to be founding member of a new anti-racism network
The ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ is one of 15 universities across England to agree the formation of a new network aimed at fighting racism in higher education.
Pop-up exhibition brimming with hat heritage
Second year art and photography students from the ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ have curated a temporary exhibition in Luton, exploring the heritage of the town’s once booming hat-making trade.