March
New child exploitation principles & resources published following Â鶹´«Ã½AV research
A set of new Practice Principles to help shape and inform the work of professionals responding to child exploitation and extra-familial harm have been published today (29th March) by the Tackling Child Exploitation (TCE) Support Programme, based on research conducted by the Â鶹´«Ã½AV, The Children’s Society and Research in Practice.
Celebrated Â鶹´«Ã½AV radio station receives more award nominations
Radio LaB – the Â鶹´«Ã½AV’s successful community radio station – has been recognised for the second time this academic year after receiving two nominations at the upcoming Student Radio Association’s (SRA) Amplify Awards.
Â鶹´«Ã½AV to inspire future sports journalists and pundits with free public masterclass
The Â鶹´«Ã½AV hopes to inspire the next generation of budding sports hacks by inviting the public along to experience a half-day journalism masterclass.
Student completes 24-hour cycle challenge for cancer charity
Third-year undergraduate student, Keely Smith, has raised over £500 for Cancer Research UK after completing a day-long, fixed bike cycle at the Â鶹´«Ã½AV.
Language alumnus awarded prestigious PhD dissertation prize
A recent graduate who completed a PhD with the Â鶹´«Ã½AV has won first prize in an esteemed language assessment industry award scheme with a prize of £4,000.
Universities to evaluate effectiveness of multi-agency child safeguarding reforms
A new research project being conducted by the Â鶹´«Ã½AV and King’s College London is now underway to assess the effectiveness of multi-agency safeguarding reforms and whether they reflect the needs of children, young people and their families.
Midwifery graduates awarded by NHS England for exceptional work
Two Â鶹´«Ã½AV alumni have been awarded the prestigious NHS Chief Midwife Officer’s Silver Award, presented to midwives for exceeding the expectations of their everyday role.
‘Aliens’ invade Â鶹´«Ã½AV campus
The Â鶹´«Ã½AV was recently the location for an exciting ‘alien invasion’, as students and alumni from various creative courses took part in a collaborative showcase event.
Â鶹´«Ã½AV celebrates inspirational academics on International Women’s Day
Today (8th March) marks International Women’s Day (IWD) and across the Â鶹´«Ã½AV, staff and students are joining in the global annual celebration to recognise the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women around the world.
Â鶹´«Ã½AV and Council announce civic agreement to benefit Luton
Luton Council and the Â鶹´«Ã½AV signed an agreement on 7th March 2023, signalling a commitment to working together to support local goals for the transformation of the town and its people.
Â鶹´«Ã½AV celebrates glowing Ofsted Apprenticeship inspection
The Â鶹´«Ã½AV is celebrating a glowing report following an Ofsted inspection of its apprenticeship programme.