My year abroad in Germany

BSc (Hons) Sports Management (Golf) student Kasia Selwent was one out of three BU Sport & Physical Activity Level I students to benefit from the wonderful study opportunity at our German partner university SRH Heidelberg in 2014/15. She will even be back in late 2015 to work at the Solheim Cup, a very significant international golf… Read more » about My year abroad in Germany

State of Play talks BAFTA, BU and building games out of paper

We were #BUproud to learn in April that three of our Interactive Media Production graduates had been awarded the BAFTA for Artistic Achievement at the British Academy Game Awards for their game Lumino City. We were lucky enough to be able to sit down with Luke, Katherine and Daniel and discuss what winning felt like,… Read more » about State of Play talks BAFTA, BU and building games out of paper

Research photo of the week: Landscape ecology and primatology

LEAP: Landscape Ecology and Primatology In our first ‘Photo of the Week’, we will be looking at research investigating the effects of human activity on the habitat of forest dwelling primates. The research is being led by BU’s Dr Amanda Korstjens and Professor Ross Hill. A primate needs to negotiate its way through the forest… Read more » about Research photo of the week: Landscape ecology and primatology

My journey from China to BU

Now that Suyan has finished her year studying MSc International Hospitality and Tourism Management, she looks back at what it was like to travel half way around the world to join BU. Travel and BU airport transfer Two years ago, after a 13-hour flight, I managed to get to London Heathrow Airport. I got picked… Read more » about My journey from China to BU

BU graduates celebrate work on Joss Stone’s new music video

LoveLove Films, which was founded and is managed by BU Graduate Georgina Hurcombe, are incredibly pleased to announce their latest music video, created for the multi platinum album selling soul singer-songwriter Joss Stone. The company is based in Bournemouth and five BU alumni from LoveLove Films, as well as Georgina herself, worked on the new video for… Read more » about BU graduates celebrate work on Joss Stone’s new music video

From the Olympic Games to Coca-Cola – Matt’s Story

Matt Camlin graduated from our MA Directing Digital Film and Television course in 2011. Here, he talks a bit about how his career has progressed since then, which has seen him work on projects from the 2012 Olympics to Game of Thrones. I graduated from my MA in Directing for TV and Film in September… Read more » about From the Olympic Games to Coca-Cola – Matt’s Story

My sandwich placement at The Disney Store

BA (Hons) Marketing Communications student Beth Bailey tells us about her sandwich placement as the Marketing Assistant EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) for The Walt Disney Company – The Disney Store… Where are you originally from and why did you go to BU? I am originally from a small village in Kent called Bearsted. I had… Read more » about My sandwich placement at The Disney Store

Tips on saving money at uni

Here are Daniella’s top tips for stretching your student budget… Calculating your costs You can do this either monthly or termly, but it is best to calculate how much you will spend on rent, bills, food etc. One way to make sure you stick to your costs if you’re out is to take out what… Read more » about Tips on saving money at uni

My first week at BU

My name is Suyan. I have just completed a Master’s degree in International Hospitality and Tourism Management at Bournemouth University, and have just recently secured a graduate job in London which I am very excited about! I am originally from China. Here is a summary of my first week at BU. I chose Bournemouth University,… Read more » about My first week at BU

Why I belong at BU

I love my course! I was drawn here by the amazing reputation BU has within the film industry and haven’t been disappointed. It’s been great learning about how the industry works. Being able to study and work with friends at university doesn’t feel like an obligation, and there is a very social and relaxed environment… Read more » about Why I belong at BU

Arriving at BU

The thing I enjoy most about BU life is that you’re able to join in with a number of social activities which enhance your studies. During my Master’s degree studies I took up the opportunity to go on a placement year and worked at one of the best seaside hotels in Bournemouth, but have also… Read more » about Arriving at BU

My greatest achievement this year

We asked our bloggers what their greatest achievement has been this year and we were pretty impressed with their accomplishments! Being selected to present a group project in front of industry experts from Hope and Anchor, and then getting to present a different project in front of experts from Channel 4 and My Kinda Crowd.     My greatest achievement… Read more » about My greatest achievement this year