Hi Everyone, I’m Sam, a newly qualified Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) and I completed my training at BU studying DipHE Operating Department Practice . My placement hospital was Poole and I graduated in the summertime this year. The ODP course covers three areas, surgical, anaesthetic, and post anaesthetic care (recovery). The best thing about our training was… Read more » about I am now a qualified ODP
Guest blogger
All our students and graduates have a lot to say! The BU family regularly share their experiences and top tips. We'll use the 'guest blogger' profile to publish content produced by students, past and present, that aren't part of our official team of bloggers and vloggers. Happy viewing!!
BU was the only Cyber Security uni for me
Many of our graduates decide to return to BU to study a Master’s degree. Each has their own reasons. Hear why Jovana decided to stay at BU after completing her undergraduate degree in Psychology. What was your main reason for studying a postgraduate qualification? Better job prospects. Why did you decide to stay at/return to… Read more » about BU was the only Cyber Security uni for me
Kyana’s journey as an International Student
You step on the plane, find your seat, and finally take a deep breath. As the wheels of the plane lift off the ground, you feel your stomach rising to your throat as you whisper “goodbye” the place you’ve called home. You’re on your way to university and you’re not sure how you should feel…. Read more » about Kyana’s journey as an International Student
Social influencer and BU graduate student Scarlett London revisits Bournemouth Uni
Social influencer Scarlett London recently came back to visit BU and we are so glad she came and said hello! Watch her vlog as she reflects on the good and bad of being a Multimedia Journalism student, discovers the new facilities on campus and explores the festivities in and around Bournemouth town. Like Scarlett, find… Read more » about Social influencer and BU graduate student Scarlett London revisits Bournemouth Uni
Daniela’s path to an academic career in anthropology
Daniela, from Italy, studied BSc Biological Anthropology at BU before progressing to MSc Applied Sciences by Research. She said: “Before starting my degrees I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do for a career. I knew I was interested in research, human anatomy, archaeology, forensics and psychology, but I couldn’t imagine myself in any of… Read more » about Daniela’s path to an academic career in anthropology
Inspired to follow a career in travel marketing
Growing up on the island of Barbados inspired Bournemouth University graduate Jamie-Lee Abtar to follow a career in travel marketing. Jamie-Lee started her working life greeting new arrivals at Barbados airport. This prompted her to explore further study in marketing and tourism and she enrolled on the MSc Tourism Marketing Management at BU in 2009…. Read more » about Inspired to follow a career in travel marketing
My unusual journey to BU
My name is Patrycja, I am from Poland and I am studying computer animation art and design. I love my course. In this blog I want to tell you how and why I chose Bournemouth University. From fine arts to animation I went through clearing and applied last minute for this University. A few months… Read more » about My unusual journey to BU
Pinewood Studios recruits BU graduates
Two postgraduate students used networking opportunities provided by their MA to open doors to their dream jobs. Now both working for Pinewood Studios Group, Jed Milton and Gianluca Romano met while studying for their Master’s in Sound Design for Film and Television last year. As students, the pair were invited to Short Sounds Film Festival… Read more » about Pinewood Studios recruits BU graduates
A university famous for its computer animation
A year ago I had to decide which uni I wanted to study at in the UK. It was a very difficult decision as they all looked so good to me! So why did I chose BU above all others? Well, I’m very passionate about animation and BU is one of the most famous universities… Read more » about A university famous for its computer animation
Live chats to BU staff
Hi, my name is Garrett Bucklin, I am currently attending Bournemouth University. BU is a global and rather diverse university. This enhances your university experience and you get to meet all sorts of new people. What comes with this, is that the application process can become a bit tricky. When I was first applying to… Read more » about Live chats to BU staff
YouTuber Evie Flynn visits BU for an Undergraduate Open Day
Thinking about attending a BU Open Day? Watch YouTuber Evie’s vlog to see what she got up to and why she recommends signing up for an event too! You can book onto an Undergraduate Open Day here. We can’t wait to meet you!
Why I fell in love with Bournemouth
Since I was 12 years old, I knew that I wanted to do something related to film and media after school because of my passion for writing, I decided that scriptwriting might be the right path for me. When it was time to decide on where to study, my first instinct was to search for… Read more » about Why I fell in love with Bournemouth