2025

Fri 15 August, 2025
Clearing 2025: Closing my business opened the door to a new passion

A student from the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV has spoken about how a decision to return to education through Clearing has paid off.

Thu 14 August, 2025
Start your journey with Bedfordshire – apply through Clearing today

As thousands of students across the country receive their A-Level, T-Level, and BTEC results today (14 August), the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV is ready to support students who are still considering their options for higher education. Whether plans have changed or results weren’t quite as expected – Clearing is a great way of securing a university place.

Mon 11 August, 2025
Clearing 2025: An Open Day visit inspired my career in Social Work

A mature student and dedicated mum has spoken about how visiting the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV for an Open Day led to her applying through Clearing and discovering her true calling.

Thu 07 August, 2025
Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV awarded Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV Mental Health Charter Award

The Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV Mental Health Charter Award by Student Minds, the UK’s student mental health charity.

Wed 06 August, 2025
Your guide to Clearing 2025: Top tips & advice

With A Level Results Day fast approaching (14 August), the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV is here to support students exploring their options through Clearing – whether they’re rethinking their plans or applying to university for the first time.

Tue 05 August, 2025
PhD student funded by local charity celebrates graduation success

A PhD student whose research delves into a remotely delivered mind-body physical activity intervention for older people - part-funded by award-winning local charity The Sadie Centre - has graduated from the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV during this summer’s ceremonies.

Fri 01 August, 2025
New research calls for overhaul of UK asylum system for lone asylum-seeking children

A new report, led by the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV, in partnership with the London School of Economics and the South London Refugee Association, is calling for urgent reform of the UK asylum system to better protect unaccompanied children and young people seeking refuge.

Wed 30 July, 2025
Successful alumni return to inspire next generation of graduates

The Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV was proud to welcome back three inspirational alumni to its summer graduation ceremonies – each returning to share their journeys, successes, and advice with the Class of 2025.

Mon 28 July, 2025
Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV celebrates outstanding student achievements at graduation

The achievements of students were celebrated at this summer’s Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV graduation ceremonies, with a special focus on those who have been honoured with academic prizes in recognition of their outstanding performance.

Wed 23 July, 2025
Bedfordshire’s Class of 2025 celebrate at summer graduations

Luton Town legend Mick Harford, Olympic silver medallist Mallory Franklin, and Luton Rising’s Chair, Paul Kehoe, were just some of the famous faces joining thousands of students to receive honours from the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV as they celebrated their graduation.

Tue 22 July, 2025
Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV partners with Bedford Borough Council to drive business growth & innovation

A new collaboration between the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV and Bedford Borough Council is set to support urban and rural businesses in the Bedford Borough area to innovate, grow, and build long-term resilience.

Tue 22 July, 2025
Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV secures funding to improve community access to green spaces

The Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV has secured funding for a new initiative which aims to improve health, access, and connections to nature, with a particular focus on those identified as facing barriers to access, such as people with disabilities and minority ethnic communities.