August

Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV awarded Quality Mark for higher education
The high quality and standards of higher education provision at the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV have been recognised by the award of the Quality Mark by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA).

Strictly star taught TV presenting by Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV lecturer
Strictly Come Dancing star Joanne Clifton is to join the presenting team of BBC’s It Takes Two, having been coached by Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV Television Production Course Leader Kathryn Wolfe.

On the road
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV has taken to the road to give local people the chance to experience life at the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV.

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development labour market report 'undervalues higher education'
Bill Rammell, Vice Chancellor of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV, has stressed the value of higher education, in response to a report yesterday from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) into the graduate labour market. Mr Rammell was interviewed about the report on Radio 4's Today programme this morning.

Vice Chancellor says access to higher education remains unequal
The Vice Chancellor of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV has called for universities to do more to attract potential applicants from poorer and more diverse backgrounds.

Walt Disney Casting Director Made it Happen
Eighteen years ago, Tamara-Lee Notcutt was frantically calling the Clearing phone lines trying to claim one of the last spots on the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV’s BA Media Performance with Production Management course.

A ‘dream come true’ for Public Health students
Public Health students from the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV got the chance to take part in a study trip to the World Health Organisation (WHO) headquarters and United Nations (UN) offices in Geneva.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV to host Community Media Conference
Radio Academy Chair Chris Burns will be a key note speaker at this year’s Community Media Conference hosted at the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV.

Liberty Park accommodation named 'Best Student Learning Environment'
Liberty Living’s student accommodation at the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV’s Bedford campus, Liberty Park, has been named Best Student Learning Environment in the 2015 National Student Housing Survey (NSHS).

Last year of maintenance grants – apply now
Don’t miss out on the last year of maintenance grants – that’s the message from the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV the day after students received their A level results.

CEO of Arts Council visits Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV’s outstanding arts facilities
CEO of Arts Council England, Darren Henley, will be visiting the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV’s extensive art facilities on Monday 17 August, as part of a wider tour of the art and culture offer in Luton.

UCMK announces £1,000 bursary for new students
Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV Campus Milton Keynes (UCMK), part of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV, unveiled its expanded Saxon Court setting yesterday (Aug 11), with local dignitaries viewing the new facilities and prospective students experiencing a flavour of the courses on offer.