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Thu 29 February, 2024
̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ partners with Stanford University for elite athlete study

Academics from the ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ are on the lookout for endurance athletes to take part in the Exercise at the Limit – Inherited Traits of Endurance (ELITE) study, in partnership with Stanford University in the US.

Fri 23 February, 2024
Mother & son duo celebrate receiving Masters degrees

It was a family affair at graduation as a mother and son celebrated their academic achievements together after both receiving degrees from the ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼.

Tue 20 February, 2024
University secures funding to lead innovative new heritage project

A £250,000 grant has been awarded to the ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ to deliver a new skills development programme to support practitioners from across ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ to promote local history and heritage.

Wed 14 February, 2024
University hosts international trade event to support regional business growth

In an era where business opportunities are boundless, the ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ has hosted an international trade event to help businesses delve into the practical aspects of global business expansion.

Mon 12 February, 2024
Luton Town legend Mick Harford shares career highlights at public event

Luton Town FC former player and manager Mick Harford was the host of the ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼’s latest ‘An Evening With…’ public event, delving into his life and career in front of a sold-out audience.

Fri 09 February, 2024
University makes ‘Big Promises’ to mark Race Equality Week 2024

To mark Race Equality Week (5 – 11 February 2024), the ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ has made a series of ‘Big Promises’ – a commitment by the senior leadership team to enforce race equality across the institution.

Tue 06 February, 2024
University launches new apprenticeships to support skills development

The ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ has launched a new portfolio of apprenticeships aimed at supporting its local economy by developing the skills that businesses and organisations need to thrive.

Mon 05 February, 2024
Jonathan Van-Tam and Gary Sweet celebrate Honorary awards

Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam MBE and Gary Sweet, Luton Town Football Club’s Chief Executive Officer, were among the famous faces joining the ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼’s Class of 2024 at graduation (Tuesday 30 January).

Tue 30 January, 2024
Beds Talk shares research which challenges thinking on ‘street activities’

Another series of the popular ‘Beds Talks’ events gets underway at the ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼, kicking off with an in-depth look at ‘street activities’ including begging, street sex work, rough sleeping and street drinking.

Mon 29 January, 2024
Developing an inclusive health & social care workforce

Throughout February 2024, the ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ is hosting a number of outreach events to help contribute to the development of an inclusive health and social care workforce.

Fri 26 January, 2024
̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ teams up with University of Cambridge for AI & education study

A study undertaken by the ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ and the University of Cambridge, looking into teacher use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in language education, has revealed a growing trend among educators regularly using the technology.

Thu 25 January, 2024
Local schools discover more about climate change at KS3 summit

Local schoolchildren were given the opportunity to learn more about climate change and sustainability at the annual climate change summit hosted by the ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼.