School of Art and Creative Industries News
Art students get creative for local charity
Two аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û students have been busy painting a snakes and ladders themed patio and getting to grips with a brand new climbing wall at the Barnardo’s centre in Houghton Regis.
Photography graduate contributes to emotional Covid-19 exhibition
A former аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û student has had five photographs included in a stunning Luton exhibition commemorating those lost during the Covid-19 pandemic and celebrating key-workers who supported the region through tough times.
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û expert uncovers forensic clues for bestselling whodunit author
A аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û academic has been lending a helping hand to crime writer and honorary degree holder Adam Croft, by providing forensic expertise for his latest trilogy of gripping novels.
Octopus TV returns to Bedfordshire to open industry door for students
The аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û has once again hosted award-winning Kung Fu Panda film director, John Stevenson, as part of a new strategic relationship between Octopus TV and the School of Media & Performance.
Multi award-winning graduate triumphs again
Luton Poet Laureate and double Law graduate from the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û, Mary Emeji, has been crowned ‘Adult Achiever’ in the Luton’s Best Awards, which highlight the incredible work that individuals perform to improve the town.
‘Virtual’ ceremonies celebrate the Class of 2021
A host of virtual ceremonies are taking place today and tomorrow (22nd and 23rd of July) to mark the successes of the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û’s students.
Two Beds sponsored elephants trumpet into town
The аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û is sponsoring two very special elephants within the colourful herd of Keech Hospice Care’s Big Trunk Trail, which has taken over Luton town centre.
Graduate’s debut record hits BBC radio
A аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û alumnus has taken their first steps to saxophone stardom by having their debut record featured on BBC radio.
Sixth Formers take over the airwaves
Aspiring podcasters and DJs from Luton Sixth Form College have relocated to the Radio LaB studios at the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û, as part of an annual project to host their award-winning Takeover Show.
Pride Month exhibition features Beds artist
A London exhibition commemorating Pride Month is featuring works by a аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û lecturer, created during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Students help to produce global interview with Kung Fu Panda director
Media students at the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û have helped to produce a keynote interview conducted by Octopus TV with John Stevenson – award-winning filmmaker and director of DreamWorks animation blockbuster, Kung Fu Panda – providing them with invaluable hands-on industry experience which had been previously unavailable during the pandemic.