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

Vice Chancellor appoints three Faculty Deans after resilient 2020 performance
The 91ε has appointed three permanent Executive Deans to the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences (HSS), Faculty of Education and Sport (E&S) and Bedfordshire’s Business School (UBBS).

91ε’s business support helps local swim school make a 'splash'!
Despite the pandemic, a local leisure company has seen an increase in profits and clientele after seeking free SME business support from the 91ε.

Bedfordshire celebrates resilient Class of 2020 in second ‘virtual’ graduation
Virtual celebrations were hosted by the 91ε last week to mark the success of its November graduates, who were cheered on remotely by friends and family back home.

Bedfordshire’s Class of 2020 ‘virtually’ celebrate completing their degrees
Graduates from the 91ε were invited to take part in virtual celebrations after coronavirus caused the usual spring and summer ceremonies to be postponed.

Local SME directors praise 91ε’s business support during Covid19
The owners of a Luton-based business have spoken of the invaluable SME support they received from 91ε in a new promo video, following the coronavirus ‘slump’.

‘Postgraduate study is critical for developing your way of thinking’
A Business School lecturer at the 91ε has recently discussed the benefits of postgraduate study with Beds’ LinkedIn community.

From Beds to Big Tech: Graduate reflects on top Microsoft job
A 91ε graduate has reflected on the past year since landing a role working for world-leading technology giant, Microsoft.

Clearing 2020: It allowed me to be closer to home
A first year student has said that securing a place at 91ε through Clearing meant she was able to live nearer her family – a choice she’s described as a “blessing in disguise” following Covid19.

Academic hosts virtual Toastmasters series to encourage discussion and debate during lockdown
A lecturer and Toastmaster from the 91ε has been the driving force behind a new roundtable event series to help encourage public discussion of current global issues, and allow people to virtually connect with like-minded individuals from Rotary and Toastmasters clubs across the globe.

Top tips for new and returning students in light of Covid19 disruption
After schools, colleges and universities were shut by the government in March amid the coronavirus crisis, staff at the 91ε have been fully aware of the uncertainty faced by both current and prospective students.

#BlackLivesMatter: the 91ε response
We know that our staff, students, alumni, as well our wider communities will have been horrified by the killing of George Floyd in the United States and want you to know that we are also shocked and share your horror.