School of Art and Creative Industries News

25 hour show to celebrate 25 years on air
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV’s community radio station, Radio LaB, is marking 25 years on air this month – celebrating with a marathon 25-hour broadcast.

Students lace-up for intricate needlework exhibition
An exhibition exploring the physicality and manipulation of lace, created by Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV students, has gone on display at Luton’s Hat Factory.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV’s vaccination radio show wins award
A special radio show which aimed to encourage young people to get the Covid-19 vaccine – devised by the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV and Luton Borough Council – has picked up Silver at the 2022 Amplify Awards.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV & Council’s vaccination radio show nominated for award
A Covid-19 vaccination campaign created by the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV has been nominated for a radio prize at the 2022 Amplify Awards.

Philharmonia Orchestra to perform on campus
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV is set to host a performance by the Philharmonia Orchestra based around their Hear & Now project – an award-winning intergenerational community project which has been running for more than ten years.

Student shines again in new music video
A Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV student has starred in a new music video with Rizzle Kicks star Jordan Stephens and singer-songwriter Miraa May.

Literary experts to discuss process behind storytelling
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV will be hosting a panel of three local and successful authors – Toby Litt, Adam Croft and Emily Short – for a free online literary-themed event, as part of its long-standing Beds Talks programme.

Students showcase fashion collection at famous Luton Hoo
Fashion students from the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV recently presented a twenty-piece collection to VIP guests at the prestigious 18th Century Luton Hoo Hotel.

Students to perform bite-sized theatre
Budding directors and actors from the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV are set to showcase their talents by performing a series of short productions to a live public audience.

Student art flows into Luton’s Hat Factory
In an exhibition titled ‘Flow’, postgraduate students from the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV will demonstrate how they take their artwork from concept to reality at one of the county’s premier art venues – The Hat Factory.