Bits of Beds: A Pocket-Sized Student Guide to the University of Bedfordshire

Hear from our international students about the reality of life at the University of Bedfordshire.

In this special edition themed around National Inclusion Week (25th – 29th September 2023), hosts Amia and Amina are joined by two of our staff members: Susan Shutter, Director of Human Resources, and Dr Mohammad Alramahi, Principal Lecturer in Law, as they talk about the efforts they’re making behind the scenes to make Bedfordshire a more inclusive place to study and work.

In this special edition themed around National Inclusion Week (25th - 29th September 2023), hosts Amia and Amina are joined by two of our graduates - Richard Sackey-Addo and George Barnard - as they discuss the support they’ve received during their time at Beds.

In this special edition themed around National Inclusion Week (25th - 29th September 2023), hosts Amia and Amina sit down with Dr

During this special Clearing edition, hosts Joe and Cleo meet a variety of guests who give listeners a brilliant insight into Clearing. Special guests include BBC Radio 1’s Melvin Odoom and other alumni who are happy to have cemented their studies with Beds through Clearing. For more information and how to apply, please visit: www.beds.ac.uk/clearing or call: 0300 3300 073

During this minisode, Joe and Priscilla meet local businessman and Bedfordshire alumnus, Wayne, who talks about how he made the most of the free business support available to graduates via the University’s Research & Innovation Service. Through this support he was able to launch a start-up business and eventually went on to provide work placements and full time employment for other Beds students, including Yemi. For more information visit: www.beds.ac.uk/ris

Joe and Priscilla are joined by two graduates who talk about the on-campus work experience they took part in which helped with their employability.

Danny – who now works for BBC Three Counties radio – discusses his enjoyment of undertaking the role of Student Station Manager with Bedfordshire’s Radio LaB station during his final year of study, which gave him lots of hands-on broadcasting experience.

Riya also discusses how she took part in the University’s Graduate Advancement Programme (GAP) after her studies, which enabled her to gain useful experience for her CV while earning a wage.

For more information visit: https://radiolab.beds.ac.uk/getinvolved and www.beds.ac.uk/careers

In this minisode, Joe and Priscilla sit down with Michelle Everitt Head of the University’s Careers & Employability service to discuss the support and advice available to students and graduates. Psychology student Alan also joins to share his experience of using the careers service and how it’s helped to develop his skillset and improve his job prospects. For more information visit: www.beds.ac.uk/careers

As a wheelchair user, student George and his tutor Danny Golding give our hosts Joe and Priscilla an insider look at life on campus and how George has benefitted from the University’s disability support, accessible accommodation and other services throughout his studies. Having started out on a Foundation course, George is now excelling in his final year of studying for a full Bachelors. For more information visit: www.beds.ac.uk/student-support

Joe and Priscilla are joined by Megan who recently graduated after studying Radio & Audio. She discusses her experience of learning how to be independent and self-sufficient after moving to Luton from Jersey, as well as the financial support and advice she received from the University. For more information visit: www.beds.ac.uk/student-support