2022

8000 UCAS guests set to arrive on campus
The annual UCAS exhibition for the East of England is back on the road for the first time since the pandemic, returning to the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV for the 7th time.

Radio alumni broadcast live from campus
Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV alumni Melvin Odoom and Rickie Haywood-Williams returned to their old stomping ground to broadcast their Radio 1 show live from the Luton campus.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV to investigate cycling as a bereavement aid
An academic from the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV is launching a new research project to explore how cycling can help improve grief outcomes following a bereavement.

Students celebrate work and achievements in Degree Shows
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV’s School of Arts & Creative Industries have recognised and celebrated student success in their end-of-year Degree Shows.

Excellence in Research Award retained by Bedfordshire
Following an eight year review, the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV has retained the HR Excellence in Research Award for its commitment to the long-term career development of researchers.

Catch up ceremonies for pandemic graduates
Graduates from the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV’s Class of 2020 and 2021 have been finally able to celebrate their achievements on campus after the disruption of Covid-19 prevented them from attending in-person ceremonies.

Student crowned ‘Midwife of the Year’
A Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV student has been awarded a top prize at this year’s Student Nursing Times Awards.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV to host sports and LGBTQ+ leadership speaker
This Pride Month, the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV will be welcoming the Chief Executive of the Sport and Recreation Alliance, Lisa Wainwright MBE, to deliver the final ‘An Evening With’ public lecture for the 2021/22 academic year.

Academic awarded grant to investigate English communication in HE classrooms
A Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV academic has been awarded a grant of £250,000 to investigate effective English communication in Higher Education.

Triple success for graduates at the BBC
Three recent Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV graduates have all landed coveted positions with the BBC, the leading broadcaster in the UK.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV to help community TRY to Change
Bedford’s Blues Foundation has launched its latest community lifestyle and wellness project, TRY to Change, in partnership with the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV’s School of Arts & Creative Industries celebrate achievements
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV’s School of Arts & Creative Industries is gearing up to host its first in-person end of year degree show since the pandemic.