2015

UCMK launches the MK:Smart Data Hub
Milton Keynes took a giant step forward to becoming a Smart City when Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV Campus Milton Keynes (UCMK), part of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV, officially opened its doors to demonstrate the MK:Smart Data Hub (Monday 19 October).

World-renowned experts speak at midwifery conference
World-renowned birthing specialist Michel Odent was among a number of esteemed midwifery experts who delivered lectures at the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV annual Student Midwives Conference (October 14).

Luke’s big chance
A Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV student has been announced as runner-up in Radio Aire’s ‘Your Big Chance’ competition.

Lecturer's photography exhibiting in London
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV’s Senior Lecturer in Visual Arts Practice is showcasing his work at galleries in London this month.

Dance student scouted in Italy
A Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV dance student performed on live television in Italy over the summer.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV recognised for the quality of its teaching
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV has one of the highest percentages for a UK university, of academics that have or are working towards, the Higher Education Academy (HEA) fellowships.

Latest Commonwealth Scholars arrive
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV’s new Commonwealth Scholars have detailed how they plan to use their Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV education to improve healthcare in their home countries.

Organ donation research features in award-winning film
A documentary featuring Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV Professor Gurch Randhawa’s organ donation research has won the Best Documentary Film Award at the Woodpecker International Film Festival 2015.

It’s hotting up in the Sport Science labs
Ironman athletes Reece Barclay, 24 and Lucy Charles, 22 have been utilising the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV’s environmental chamber in preparation for the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.

New Director of Policy outlines vision
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV’s newly-appointed Director of Policy has outlined her vision for the future of higher education and the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV.

Bedfordshire features at the Zimbabwe International Film Festival
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV is the main feature at the Zimbabwe International Film Festival (ZIFF) this week (October 3-10).

Graduates help mental health patients in Sri Lanka
A pair of Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV graduates travelled abroad on summer placements, helping to improve mental health care in the Sri Lanka.