Two Bournemouth University graduates will represent the UK at one of most prestigious competitions in advertising, after being named category winners at the UK Young Lions Competition 2026.Ciara Ferreira and Sunny Winter were announced as the winning duo in the Film category, earning them the opportunity to represent the UK at the Cannes Lions… Read more » about BU graduates win top film prize at UK Young Lions Competition
Tom Mead is a Bournemouth University graduate whose creative career reflects both the unpredictability and the rewards of pursuing a distinctive artistic voice. Graduating in 2007 with a BA (Hons) in Animation Production, Tom was drawn to BU for its unique commitment at the time to hand-drawn animation. His early experiences in the department proved… Read more » about From hand-drawn roots to global recognition: Tom Mead’s creative journey
A marketing agency led by a BU graduate has scooped two Bournemouth Business Awards for the second year running. Halo, run by Jess and husband Nick, has just been named Business of the Year as well as winner of the Business Innovation category at the awards for a second time. The wins come after the… Read more » about Meet Jess – the BU graduate leading an award-winning marketing agency
Adam Beck completed a Master’s in Tourism and Hospitality at BU and is now Director of Food and Beverage at Jumeirah Al Qasr and Dar Al Masyaf in Dubai. Here, he shares his reflections on studying at BU and his advice for others wanting to break into the industry. What made you decide to study… Read more » about BU graduate and Director of Food and Beverage at Jumeirah Al Qasr in Dubai shares his success story
Hassan Mahmood chose to pursue his postgraduate studies at Bournemouth University after being drawn to the region’s diverse landscape and natural scenery. The environment around BU offered a sense of calm, inspiration, and balance—an ideal setting for academic focus and personal development. Equally compelling was the MSc Data Science and AI programme. With rapid advancements… Read more » about Engineering the future: How Hassan Mahmood built his path in Data Science and AI
A placement year at an oil refinery was the start of a 25-year global career in energy management for business studies graduate Matt Tucker. Matt graduated from Bournemouth University in 2000 and is now Head of Global Crude Trading at ExxonMobil, which still runs the Fawley refinery in Hampshire where Matt got his first taste… Read more » about Meet BU graduate Matt Tucker – Head of Global Crude Trading at ExxonMobil
Two first-year computer animation students have won a scholarship package of funding and career support with an award-winning games studio. Hannah Newman and Xeno Piras-Trow, who both joined the BA (Hons) in Computer Animation and Visual Effects last September, have been selected for the Creative Assembly Scholarship. They will each now receive £3,000 a year,… Read more » about First Creative Assembly games scholarships awarded
When I first arrived in Bournemouth, suitcase in hand and the sea breeze rolling across campus, I had no idea just how transformative my time at Bournemouth University would be. I chose BU partly for its unique blend of academic excellence and coastal calm, but what I discovered here went far beyond a scenic place… Read more » about From Coastline to Career Clarity: A BU Graduate’s Journey of Discovery
Bournemouth University graduate Luke Fribbens (BSc (Hons) Software Systems Framework) is celebrating a major milestone as his digital agency, Cold Banana, has been named a finalist at the National Digital Awards 2026 in the Best Agency Team (Small) category. Founded in 2015, the Bournemouth‑based company has grown from Luke’s post‑university ambition into an international agency delivering… Read more » about From BU Graduate to Digital Leader: How Luke Fribbens Built an Award Nominated Agency
From the moment Charity Omoduemuke discovered Bournemouth University (BU), she felt drawn to its reputation for practical, career‑focused learning and its supportive, inclusive student community. For her, university was never just about gaining academic knowledge—it was about building confidence, developing real‑world skills, and finding a place that would help her grow personally and professionally. BU… Read more » about Shaping Change Through Lived Experience: Charity’s Path Beyond BU
Bournemouth-based luxury travel agency Blue Skies Lifestyle has strong roots in Bournemouth University, with a third of its current team made up of BU graduates across a range of disciplines. Founded in 2005 by Bournemouth University alumni Andy and Fran Castle, Blue Skies Lifestyle is a family-run business specialising in high-end luxury ski chalet and… Read more » about Blue Skies Lifestyle: a Bournemouth University Success Story
Claudia Gowland’s journey to representing Great Britain at the 2026 IPF World Bench Press Championships is a powerful example of resilience, determination, and personal growth. Her path into elite sport began at age 15, when she first started training with a focus on cardio. Over time, her interests shifted toward strength work, eventually guiding her… Read more » about Rising strong: How resilience led BU graduate to the world stage
BU graduates win top film prize at UK Young Lions Competition
Why I chose Bournemouth University
From hand-drawn roots to global recognition: Tom Mead’s creative journey
Meet Jess – the BU graduate leading an award-winning marketing agency
BU graduate and Director of Food and Beverage at Jumeirah Al Qasr in Dubai shares his success story
Learning to Listen: Mindfulness, food, and student life
Engineering the future: How Hassan Mahmood built his path in Data Science and AI
Meet BU graduate Matt Tucker – Head of Global Crude Trading at ExxonMobil
First Creative Assembly games scholarships awarded
From Coastline to Career Clarity: A BU Graduate’s Journey of Discovery