2020

Clearing 2020: An opportunity to change your path
A graduate who studied both a BA and MA at Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV has shared her experience of Clearing, and has said how it gave her the chance to pursue her dream career.

TikTok TikTok… Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV launches countdown to A Level results day
To mark the arrival of A Level results and the start of Clearing 2020, the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV has launched a series of special TikTok videos to get young people talking about their Higher Education options.

Clearing 2020: “It gave me a second chance”
After under-performing in his A Levels, a third year Biochemistry student has shared his experience of Clearing and how it lead to him studying at Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV’s world-class STEM Building.

Bedfordshire’s “Outstanding” teaching recognised in 2020 Teaching Excellence Awards for Higher Education
Dr Steve Briggs from the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV is one of the new National Teaching Fellows for 2020.

Clearing 2020: Stay calm, do your research and talk to people
A second year Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV student has shared her Clearing experience, to help encourage prospective students to give it a go.

Rap-approved graphics for Bedfordshire student
An art student from Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV has spoken of his excitement after getting the opportunity to provide graphics for a new music video by his role model, Asher D.

Vice Chancellor shares message of solidarity for Remembering Srebrenica anniversary
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Bosnian genocide and students and staff from Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV were invited to join a virtual remembrance event, hosted by the Remembering Srebrenica charity.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV honorary reflects on parenting during lockdown
Pop Idol judge, community leader and Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV honorary, Carrie Grant, discusses the highs and lows of juggling childcare in lockdown and tells Bedfordshire students who are parents: “You are building a future for your child and they see that determination.â€

Graduate nominated for prestigious football podcast award
Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV alumnus Joe Flemons has added to an already impressive list of post-university achievements by being nominated for a prestigious podcast award.

From LU3 to NYC: Graduate’s art goes global
Artwork by a Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV alumnus has been selected to feature in a public New York City exhibition celebrating the efforts of carers and healthcare workers around the world.

National Graduates Day: Bedfordshire’s Class of 2020 shines with resilience
This summer should have seen Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV graduates celebrating their completed studies in the grounds of the Putteridge Bury campus, but Covid19 has disrupted this greatly anticipated event.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV tells the region’s children: “Let’s Create!”
Staff at the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV have worked with key local partners to distribute 1,500 Arts Council England (ACE) Let's Create activity packs to young people across Bedfordshire.