2025

Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV partners with Luton Council for new AI project to support local businesses
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV has partnered with Luton Council to launch an innovative AI transformation initiative aimed at supporting local businesses in adopting artificial intelligence technology.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV celebrates female students for International Women’s Day
To mark International Women’s Day (8 March), the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV is proudly spotlighting some of its inspirational female students who have made remarkable achievements in their studies and contributions to their communities.

Students gain hands-on experience using ‘SIM Street’ for missing person training exercise
Students from the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV recently participated in a real-world learning exercise based on a missing persons scenario, utilising the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV’s newly opened state-of-the-art ‘SIM Street’.

The Duke of Gloucester visits the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV’s ‘SIM Street’
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV was delighted to welcome His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester KG GCVO for a tour of its newly opened Faculty of Health & Social Sciences ‘SIM Street’.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV event examines the criminal justice system and motherhood
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV recently hosted a conference exploring what it means to be a pregnant woman or mother within the criminal justice system, bringing together experts and students to discuss a wide range of issues and their impact.

Bedfordshire academic celebrates pandemic-inspired book launch
An academic from the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV is set to launch her brand new book, exploring Black creative expression during the Covid-19 pandemic, with a special event on campus as part of the Changemakers series.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV launches new & improved student app
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV is excited to unveil its brand new MyBedsLife student app, redesigned with student feedback to offer students a more personalised, seamless, and user-friendly experience.

Bedfordshire PhD graduate awarded prestigious dissertation prize
A PhD graduate from the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV has been named the recipient of the Jacqueline Ross TOEFL Dissertation Award, one of the most prestigious PhD accolades in the field of language testing.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV holds events to celebrate LGBT+ History Month
This February, the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV is celebrating LGBT+ History Month with a series of events around campus. Highlights include an inspiring talk from an award-winning author sharing his journey, along with a variety of interactive activities hosted by the Students’ Union.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV celebrates student success for National Apprenticeship Week
To mark National Apprenticeship Week (10 – 16 February 2025), the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV is celebrating the success of its apprentices and the strength of its employer partnerships across the region.

Local college students host takeover shows on Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV radio station
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV recently opened its doors to local college students as Barnfield College learners took over the airwaves at the on-campus community radio station, Radio LaB.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV unveils Bedford ‘SIM Suite’ to help train future healthcare professionals
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV is celebrating the official opening of the Bedford campus Simulation Suite, designed to transform the training of Paramedic Science students and other healthcare professionals.