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University of Bedfordshire academics urge teachers to move beyond education ‘theory wars’

July 17, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Three academics from the University of Bedfordshire have published a new book calling on teachers to stop choosing sides in long-running debates over how children should be taught and instead use a wider range of […]

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University of Bedfordshire among region’s best as student satisfaction rises again

July 10, 2026 Newsdesk 0

The University of Bedfordshire says it has continued to improve the student experience after recording another strong set of results in the latest National Student Survey. The National Student Survey is completed each year by […]

Luton Airport's Classroom to Careers programme
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Luton Airport invests £41m locally as jobs, community funding and emissions cuts reported in new update

July 7, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton Airport invested more than £41million with local businesses in 2025, including £25.2million spent directly with companies based in Luton, according to its latest sustainability report. The figures show the scale of the airport’s economic […]

Rachel Hopkins MP. Photo by House of Commons, CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
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MP hails education reforms as boost for Luton children

June 19, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on MP hails education reforms as boost for Luton children

Luton is set to benefit from a series of education initiatives being rolled out by the government, including financial incentives for early years teachers and expanded mental health support in schools, according to Luton South […]

Olaf Falafel
Art

Luton children invited to create character for new book by local author Olaf Falafel

June 8, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton children invited to create character for new book by local author Olaf Falafel

Primary school children in Luton are being given the chance to see their imagination brought to life in a new graphic novel written by local author and comedian Olaf Falafel, with free copies to be […]

The new University of Bedfordshire Vice Chancellor, Professor Deborah Johnston MBE
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New vice chancellor takes charge at University of Bedfordshire

June 8, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on New vice chancellor takes charge at University of Bedfordshire

The University of Bedfordshire has officially welcomed Professor Deborah Johnston MBE as its new vice chancellor and chief executive. Professor Johnston takes over leadership of the university from Professor Rebecca Bunting, who retired in December, […]

University students
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University of Bedfordshire named one of UK’s fastest-rising universities after league table jump

June 2, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on University of Bedfordshire named one of UK’s fastest-rising universities after league table jump

The University of Bedfordshire has been named one of the UK’s fastest-rising universities after climbing 24 places in the latest Complete University Guide rankings. The university, which has its main campus in Luton, rose to […]

University of Bedfordshire’s annual Creative Industries Degree Show
Art

Free university art and design exhibition open to public in Luton

May 20, 2026 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Free university art and design exhibition open to public in Luton

Lutonians are being invited to explore everything from short films and photography to fashion and immersive design as the University of Bedfordshire’s annual Creative Industries Degree Show opens to the public this week. The exhibition, […]

Luton Airport has received the National Literacy Trust’s 2026 Literacy Changemakers Award
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Luton Airport recognised with national literacy award after supporting 61,000 children

May 19, 2026 Newsdesk 1

Luton Airport has been recognised with a national award for its work supporting children’s literacy and education projects. The airport received the National Literacy Trust’s 2026 Literacy Changemakers Award at the charity’s Vision for Literacy […]

An artist's impression of how the Community Diagnostic Centre will look at the Luton campus of the University of Bedfordshire
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Work starts on £25m diagnostic centre for Luton patients

May 9, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Work starts on £25m diagnostic centre for Luton patients

A major new £25 million healthcare facility aimed at improving access to scans and tests for thousands of patients in Luton and south Bedfordshire has officially moved a step closer. A groundbreaking ceremony has been […]

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