Maya’s Clearing story

My name is Maya Sengupta. I originally applied for Midwifery at a range of different universities including Bournemouth, however, I now study Adult Nursing at Bournemouth University. I entered BU through clearing as I didn’t get enough UCAS points for the course that I initially wanted but I settled on Nursing as it’s the closest… Read more » about Maya’s Clearing story

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Unravelling the Public Health puzzle: my experiences pursuing an MSc at BU

Greetings! My name is Helen Tokaiqali and I am an Army Environmental Health Officer (EHO), dedicated to safeguarding the health and well-being of personnel within our forces. Alongside my military responsibilities, I have embarked on an exciting journey as a part-time student pursuing an MSc in Public Health at Bournemouth University. This unique opportunity allows… Read more » about Unravelling the Public Health puzzle: my experiences pursuing an MSc at BU

Becoming a Postgraduate Research student at BU

Bohan Liu is studying a Postgraduate Research degree within the Bournemouth University Business School. We’ve asked her some questions about her experiences of this and what advice she has for anyone who is considering Postgraduate Research here at BU. Why did you choose to undertake research at BU and what has attracted you to research… Read more » about Becoming a Postgraduate Research student at BU

Why I chose Bournemouth for my Postgraduate Research Degree

Rama Permana is currently with the Bournemouth University Business School as a Postgraduate Researcher. In his guest blog he talks about what brought him to Bournemouth and how he has found working towards his PhD and living here.  Why did you choose to research at BU and what has attracted you to research this area?… Read more » about Why I chose Bournemouth for my Postgraduate Research Degree

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Receiving the Graduate Skills+ Award

Iga Stefanska is a final year BSc (Hons) Nutrition student who took part in the BU Graduate Skills Programme, which is something we offer here at the university to all students and is designed to help prepare students for the world of work. It offers a range of extracurricular experiences, and students have the opportunity… Read more » about Receiving the Graduate Skills+ Award

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Katlyn’s Clearing story

Hi! My name is Katlyn, and I am currently studying BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences with a sandwich placement at Bournemouth University! Having applied to the University of Bath for BSc Biochemistry, I unfortunately missed my grades on results day and was put into clearing. This was at first a very overwhelming position to be in… Read more » about Katlyn’s Clearing story

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Giang shares her experience studying MSc Events Management

This is a guest blog by Giang, who is studying MSc Events Management at BU. Having travelled across half the globe to the UK, I was eager to take in new challenges and push my limits. Choosing this course was never a safe option personally, let alone the decision to study abroad. I never knew… Read more » about Giang shares her experience studying MSc Events Management

My experience of the Rising Voices event

This guest blog is written by MA Media & Communication student, Esther Sandra Mene about their experience attending the Rising Voices event. I attended a transformative event called Rising Voices that took place with the aim of creating visibility for Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) writers in the Dorset area. This event was… Read more » about My experience of the Rising Voices event

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Clearing 2023 is now open – Make us your uni this September

BU is now open for Clearing 2023. Find your place at BU this September. What is Clearing? Clearing is run by UCAS and enables universities to fill spaces on courses that aren’t yet full for the next academic year, while students without offers are given another chance to pursue their higher education aspirations. Read our… Read more » about Clearing 2023 is now open – Make us your uni this September

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Where am I now, seven years after graduation?

This is a guest blog written by Emily Wells-Burr, a BA (Hons) Public Relations graduate from BU. Emily describes her path to her current position as European Corporate Communications Manager at Enterprise Holdings since graduating in 2016. I was the first person in my family to go to university. Never before had I moved away… Read more » about Where am I now, seven years after graduation?

Zoey smiles for a selfie wearing a denim jacket, her red hair is curled, she's located at Bournemouth beach - the sea is in the background.

Zoey’s Experience Interning with The Tandem Collective

This is a guest blog post written by MA English & Literary Media student, Zoey. The opportunity to intern with The Tandem Collective, a global digital marketing agency operating in the publishing arena, came about halfway through the spring semester when a representative from Tandem attended as a guest speaker. Following the presentation, Tandem offered… Read more » about Zoey’s Experience Interning with The Tandem Collective

Harley stands in a dimly lit lecure theatre ready to share her Film/TV pitch to peers and academics.

From Vietnam to Bournemouth Harley Huyen Le’s experiences so far

This is a guest blog post from student Harley Huyen Le about her challenges and successes so far.  From Vietnam adapting to a new country, it’s common for us international students to be overwhelmed sometimes, no matter how many experiences we have had. I am no exception.  Fortunately, thanks to the support from our lecturers,… Read more » about From Vietnam to Bournemouth Harley Huyen Le’s experiences so far