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One of the integrated digital community Project PlacePods at the University of Bedfordshire
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New ‘PlacePod’ hub launches in Luton to bring digital services closer to residents

February 27, 2026 Newsdesk 0

A new high-tech digital hub designed to help people access essential services has opened at the University of Bedfordshire’s Luton campus. The facility, known as PlacePod, is a self-contained immersive space that combines video collaboration, […]

The University of Bedfordshire, Luton campus
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University of Bedfordshire ranked among top universities in Europe

February 23, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on University of Bedfordshire ranked among top universities in Europe

The University of Bedfordshire has been named one of the top 500 universities in Europe in the latest QS Europe University Rankings, marking another milestone for the Luton-based institution. The rankings place the university 449th […]

An artist's impression of how the the MRI facility will look in the Community Diagnostic Centre at the Luton campus of the University of Bedfordshire
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New £25m scan centre at university site in Luton to cut NHS waits and reduce hospital trips

February 16, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on New £25m scan centre at university site in Luton to cut NHS waits and reduce hospital trips

Patients in Luton are set to gain faster access to scans and tests after plans were confirmed for a new £25m Community Diagnostic Centre on the University of Bedfordshire’s Luton campus. Work on the facility […]

Tennyson Road Primary School (south site)
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Luton schools praised by education secretary for success with disadvantaged pupils

February 6, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton schools praised by education secretary for success with disadvantaged pupils

Twenty-three Luton schools have been singled out for national praise after receiving a letter from education secretary Bridget Phillipson recognising their outstanding outcomes for disadvantaged pupils. The schools have been told they are among the […]

Professor Deborah Johnston MBE
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New vice chancellor appointed to lead University of Bedfordshire

January 29, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on New vice chancellor appointed to lead University of Bedfordshire

The University of Bedfordshire has announced the appointment of a new vice chancellor, with senior academic leader Professor Deborah Johnston MBE set to take up the role later this year. She will become vice chancellor […]

Brenda Edwards
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University hands honorary degree to singer and TV star as graduations celebrate class of 2026

January 23, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on University hands honorary degree to singer and TV star as graduations celebrate class of 2026

The University of Bedfordshire has marked its January graduation ceremonies in Luton by honouring a number of high-profile and locally connected figures, as hundreds of students celebrated the formal end of their studies at St […]

Book cover designs by Karin Kerotova
Books

Uni graduate secures top publishing mentorship and Penguin Books recognition

December 5, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Uni graduate secures top publishing mentorship and Penguin Books recognition

A graduate from the University of Bedfordshire is celebrating after landing a coveted place on a publishing mentorship scheme – and has been named Creative of the Month by popular publisher Penguin Books. During the […]

Bridget Phillipson MP, The Secretary of State for Education pictured speaking in the House of Commons. Photo by House of Commons, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
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Education Secretary hails ‘real impact’ of free breakfast clubs in Luton schools

November 21, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Education Secretary hails ‘real impact’ of free breakfast clubs in Luton schools

The Education Secretary has praised the early success of the government’s new breakfast club scheme in Luton, saying it is already making a tangible difference for families, seven months after its launch. The programme was […]

The Radio LaB team with one of their awards.
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Radio LaB celebrates record awards haul after standout year for uni students

November 19, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Radio LaB celebrates record awards haul after standout year for uni students

Luton’s student-run radio station has capped its most successful year to date after scooping six honours at the Student Radio Awards. Radio LaB, based at the University of Bedfordshire’s campus in Park Town, beat stiff […]

Jay, aged 12, Yusuf, aged 14, Mercedes, aged 14, Andrei, aged 14, and Jack, aged 12, from Lea Manor school in Luton, with uniforms donated by easyJet at London Luton Airport, as part of the airline’s new uniform donation initiative. Photo by: David Parry/PA Media Assignments
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easyJet donates old uniforms to help struggling Luton families

November 3, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on easyJet donates old uniforms to help struggling Luton families

easyJet is donating thousands of retired crew uniforms to Luton families struggling with the rising cost of school clothing, in a new partnership with local charity Level Trust. The Luton-based airline, whose headquarters are at […]

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