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Kilimanjaro climb inspires student’s first book
An international student from the 91µÎµÎ has written and published a book during lockdown, based on her experiences of being the youngest person from Bangladesh to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.

Beds ‘Gets Results’ for local economy & community
The 91µÎµÎ is shining a light on some of the important research projects and local business support it has provided during the Covid-19 pandemic, as part of Universities UK’s (UUK) latest campaign – #GettingResults.

Beds law students link up at local solicitors
Two 91µÎµÎ students have united after a Law LLB undergraduate secured a trainee paralegal position at a local solicitors, supervised by a graduate of the same course.

91µÎµÎ to be founding member of a new anti-racism network
The 91µÎµÎ is one of 15 universities across England to agree the formation of a new network aimed at fighting racism in higher education.

Law student follows parents’ footsteps at Beds
Having graduated over 20 years ago, a pair of Law students have inspired their daughter to follow in their footsteps and study the same course at the 91µÎµÎ more than two decades later.

Pandemic inspires workforce accommodation start-up
Inspired by the needs of key workers during Covid-19, a 91µÎµÎ alumnus has launched Comfy Workers, a new accommodation start up, providing accessible overnight stays for ‘blue light’ staff and other key workers.

A two-way street: Grateful business ‘gives back’ to students
91µÎµÎ Active, one of the UK’s leading providers of personal training and fitness instructor qualifications, has celebrated its fifth year of working in partnership with the 91µÎµÎ.

Students adapt to the changing events industry
91µÎµÎ students have shown their versatility and adapted to the changing events industry, putting on exceptional events despite the barriers raised by Covid-19.

Graduate’s book explores impact of social media on political debates
A research graduate from the 91µÎµÎ has authored a book based on her PhD thesis, analysing the UK’s public political participation in an ever-changing digital age.

Law Clinic open for business despite restrictions
The 91µÎµÎ’s Law Clinic is continuing to offer the public free legal advice this spring, despite disruptions caused by the country’s lockdown restrictions.

91µÎµÎ celebrates success of Apprenticeship programmes
As part of National Apprenticeship Week (8–14th February), the 91µÎµÎ is highlighting the success of its Higher and Degree Level Apprenticeship programmes.

91µÎµÎ event to discuss lack of inclusion and diversity in creative arts
The 91µÎµÎ’s popular Beds Talks series returns for 2021 to discuss the presence of inequality and lack of diversity in the UK’s creative industries.