2023

Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV celebrates glowing Ofsted Apprenticeship inspection
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV is celebrating a glowing report following an Ofsted inspection of its apprenticeship programme.

Sarfraz Manzoor announced as Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV Chancellor
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV is pleased to announce that Sarfraz Manzoor – author, broadcaster and screenwriter– will be the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV’s new Chancellor.

Bedfordshire alumnus shares journey to FIFA football role
A Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV alumnus has shared his inspirational story of working as a football analyst for the sport's governing body FIFA.

Bedfordshire celebrates award-winning Open Day
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV is celebrating after being crowned winners at this year’s Eventeer Awards by vFairs.

Local award recognises successful Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV alumnus
The annual Luton’s Best Awards have recognised a local solicitor and Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV alumnus with a coveted award, recognising their impactful career in the community.

New Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV ‘hub’ gives students 24/7 Cost of Living support
To help support students who may be struggling with the increased cost of food, energy and general living bills, the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV has developed a digital Cost of Living Hub to help them easily find all the support they require at the tap of a button.

Local college students given hands-on TV and radio workshops
Students from Luton’s Barnfield College were invited to take part in a series of radio and TV ‘takeovers’ at the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV, allowing them to produce programmes for their coursework assessments while gaining valuable industry-level experience.

Chris Packham CBE delivers inspirational Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV lecture on building a sustainable future
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV was excited to welcome renowned naturalist and broadcaster, Chris Packham CBE, who delivered an engaging, free public talk on the subject of sustainability, climate action and the environment, with the whole event featuring a green, no-waste policy in line with the institution’s Target Zero ambitions.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV’s apprenticeships provide invaluable ‘skills for life’
With the arrival of National Apprenticeship Week for 2023, the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV is celebrating its array of exciting skills-based apprenticeship programmes, shining a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships can make to employees, businesses and the wider economy.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV hosts climate change summit for region’s youth
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV welcomed students and teachers from over a dozen local schools to a climate change summit this term in collaboration with the Science Learning Partnership.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV helps Bedfordshire’s first black policeman tell his inspiring story
Academics from the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV are helping Bedfordshire’s first black male police officer tell his life story through a series of small books – with the book launching at the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV’s Bedford campus this month.

Bedfordshire awarded Gold in Uswitch Green Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV Report
Following its success in the latest People & Planet league results, the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV has been ranked as one of the top scoring eco-friendly universities in Uswitch’s 2022 study.