The Student Development Award

So, when I came to BU three years ago it was important for me to get as involved in uni life as I could and so after attending the Freshers’ Fair and seeing about the different opportunities available, I started applying to join in. I started being an Ambassador and then I was asked to… Read more » about The Student Development Award

The mature fresher

Interested in getting another degree? Welcome to my world! So, you’re planning to start at a university (it better be BU) as a first year postgrad student. Different from your experience as a first year undergrad? Not entirely, but the underlying factor is you’re now a mature fresher. I say mature because you’ve probably already… Read more » about The mature fresher

Your top questions: accommodation special!

You’ve been asking a lot of questions about accommodation this week, so here are some answers… 1. I haven’t received my log-in details, will I miss out? Our accommodation portal is open from 26 May for eligible unconditional/firm or conditional/firm students to register their interest in BU accommodation. Please don’t worry, as you have until… Read more » about Your top questions: accommodation special!

BU Graduate publishes first novel – Keith’s Story

Keith Gillison completed the CIM Postgraduate Diploma from BU in 2004 and, after a career in marketing, has just published his first novel. Below, Keith shares how he got into writing and some information about his book “The Boss Killers”, which is available now. I have just published my first novel, ‘The Boss Killers’, a dark… Read more » about BU Graduate publishes first novel – Keith’s Story

My Academic Excellence Scholarship

My name is Yuchun Liu, I am 25 years old and I come from Taiwan. I was automatically awarded the Academic Excellence Scholarship, which at the time was worth £1,000 (it is now worth £3,500 from 2016!) off my tuition. Since the scholarship was “automatic”, it surprised me when I first read my tuition fee note… Read more » about My Academic Excellence Scholarship

What’s next for me?

My best friend told me a long time ago that “uncertainty is the future’s guarantee” – and it’s true. It’s the middle of May, and I’m in my final term. I’m gearing up to start shooting my Master’s production project but at the back of my head, I worry about my career prospects. I’m not… Read more » about What’s next for me?

Blogger battles: why my halls are the best

We asked our bloggers to tell us what they love about their halls – there was a lot of arguing about why their halls are the best, but we’ll let you decide what you think. Wherever you end up living, it looks like you’re going to have a great time! Carlyle Collins I lived in… Read more » about Blogger battles: why my halls are the best

My experience as an MSc student at BU

Uchechukwu Onwuchekwa, a student from a family of six in Abia State, recently told Edufrica.com about his experience of studying at BU. He said, “I chose to study in the UK because of the uninterrupted educational process the country has, compared to Nigeria’s. Not that I don’t like my country’s educational system. In fact, I… Read more » about My experience as an MSc student at BU

What’s so great about MSc Tourism Management and Marketing?

It’s great to be in the School of Tourism here at BU. My course of study, MSc Tourism Management and Marketing, has been nothing short of an exciting roller-coaster ride. Want to know what’s great about it? (Once upon a time…) The Lecturers! I know what you’re probably thinking, but it’s never true. Fact: lecturers… Read more » about What’s so great about MSc Tourism Management and Marketing?

I did my first degree at BU and stayed to do my Master’s

There were many reasons why I stayed at Bournemouth University to study a Master’s degree; it’s a beautiful town, a great university, it is near enough to my house, and also the fact that I get a 25% fee reduction for being an alumni student sweetens the whole deal. I had four years of work… Read more » about I did my first degree at BU and stayed to do my Master’s

BU student one step closer to Olympic dream

Phil Smith represented England in the Beach Volleyball Continental Cup in Turkey helping to secure a place in the next round of Olympic Games qualifiers. An MSc Sports Management student and sportBU staff member, Phil was part of the four-man England Beach Volleyball Squad who competed in the European Volleyball Confederation (CEV) Continental Cup round three… Read more » about BU student one step closer to Olympic dream