9 November 2026

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Honorary degree for Bedford’s ‘education powerhouse’ Mike Berrill

The former executive principal of Biddenham International School and Sports College has received an honorary degree from the University of Bedfordshire to mark his 50 years in education...

100-year-old joins 250 former students receiving honorary degrees from University of Bedfordshire

250 former students at Bedford’s Training College, later known as the Bedford College of Physical Education, were awarded honorary degrees and reunited by the University of Bedfordshire on...

University of Bedfordshire STEM Graduates inspire next generation of female scientists

Three female University of Bedfordshire graduates hope to inspire the next generation of female scientists as they start exciting careers in the male dominated STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) sector...

Harpur Trust awards £57,600 university bursaries to Bedford students

Students from across the Borough have been awarded financial bursaries from the Harpur Trust to help them make the most of their academic potential. 16 students from low-income...

University of Bedfordshire student crowned Student Midwife of the Year

A University of Bedfordshire student who has been training at Bedford Hospital has brought home the top prize at this year’s Student Nursing Times Awards. Third-year student, Chelsea Beckford-Procyk...

Paper plane world record in the sights of Cranfield University aerospace researcher

A research fellow at Cranfield University is aiming to become a world record holder for paper plane flight when he competes at the final of the Red Bull Paper Wings competition...

University of Bedfordshire launches new Special Educational Needs & Disability degree

A new degree has been launched at the Bedford campus of the University of Bedfordshire, aiming to equip future teachers with the skills and expertise needed to improve the...

University of Beds hosts an evening with Professor David Olusoga for Black History Month

As part of this year's celebrations of Black History Month, the University of Bedfordshire is hosting an evening with Professor David Olusoga, OBE, as he explores how Black Britons...

From dentistry to film-making, local charitable trust gives helping hand to university students

The recipients of this year's Harpur Trust bursaries have been announced, with 16 local undergraduate students receiving financial support to help achieve their academic potential...

Cranfield University student shortlisted for Masters Student of the Year Award

A Cranfield University student has been shortlisted for the Masters Student of the Year Awards 2021. Rosie Crawford, who is in the final weeks of her...

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