My Corfe House home

Hi, I’m Meera, and I know a lot of you are keen to hear about accommodation at BU. So I thought I’d share my experience of living in Corfe House. Corfe is available for people starting in January too, so listen up if that’s you! It is situated very close to Poole town Centre, Railway… Read more » about My Corfe House home

Photo of the Week: Getting stuck in the field – Awaiting helicopter rescue

In our next ‘Photo of the week’ we are looking at research investigating ways in which to help improve uptake of maternity care in rural Nepal. The research is being led by BU’sProfessor Edwin van Teijlingen. Fieldwork does not always go to plan, especially not in a low-income country such as Nepal. This picture was… Read more » about Photo of the Week: Getting stuck in the field – Awaiting helicopter rescue

My experience of the Postgraduate Development Award

Joining the Postgraduate Development Award is one of the best decisions I have ever made. The PGDA allowed me to fully develop myself personally and professionally, and has given me transferable skills which will benefit me for my whole life! I achieved the Gold Award and Outstanding Contribution Award which is something I am very… Read more » about My experience of the Postgraduate Development Award

How an MA can change your career – Gemma’s story

Gemma Kauffman graduated from the MA Creative and Media Education course in 2011, and now she works freelance, specialising in social engagement through the arts as well as preparing for her new exhibition, And The Dark And The Dark, which is opening in London in November. Below, Gemma talks about how the MA helped her move… Read more » about How an MA can change your career – Gemma’s story

Gam’s survival guide: Being an international student at BU

Hi, I’m Gam. I’m from Thailand. I have just finished my MBA at BU and I’m now working for the uni. Many concerns could pop into your head before coming to study here, especially when you are away from your parents for the first time, so you may need a survival guide! My top tips… Read more » about Gam’s survival guide: Being an international student at BU

My sandwich placement at Airbus

I joined the PR course at BU as an international student from Lithuania eager to make the most of the opportunities that a degree in the UK offers. During my placement year I was lucky enough to work as the Internal Communication and Community Engagement Intern at Airbus in the UK. My role included anything… Read more » about My sandwich placement at Airbus

Freshers’ halls guide: Lansdowne Point

LANSDOWNE POINT IS A COMPLETELY NEW HALLS OF RESIDENCE, SO INSTEAD OF LEAVING IT BEING LEFT OUT OF THE HALLS GUIDE SERIES, I DECIDED TO HEAD OVER THERE AND CHECK IT OUT! I was lucky enough to get a tour through Lansdowne point today and I was totally impressed! Each student has their own en-suite room… Read more » about Freshers’ halls guide: Lansdowne Point

My first week: Making new friends

It can all be very daunting when moving to a new town or city, especially when you are away from everything and everyone you know. I for one was an example of this, as in order to undertake my scriptwriting course I was to move away from London to Bournemouth. Of course moving away from… Read more » about My first week: Making new friends

Research photo of the week: Reflexivity, quilting and bricolage

Reflexivity, quilting and Bricolage: arts-based midwifery research In our next ’Photo of the week’ we are looking at research investigating the impact that creative inquiry can have on midwifery and what meanings have emerged through adopting a creative, bricolage methodology. The research is being led by BU’s Dr Jenny Hall. As a midwife educator for… Read more » about Research photo of the week: Reflexivity, quilting and bricolage

Freshers’ halls guide: Student Village

LET ME INTRODUCE MYSELF, MY NAME IS ELISABETH WURZER AND I AM A FINAL YEAR COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDENT. I had never been to Bournemouth University until I actually moved into halls, so my decision on where to live was quite spontaneous and I chose the Student Village. I moved into a 7 bedroom house, which… Read more » about Freshers’ halls guide: Student Village

My life at BU

Suyan tells us about her life at BU… My campus My main campus is Talbot. It is the biggest campus of Bournemouth University and it is where you can live, study and relax. I like going to the student canteen, Students’ Union shop, Dylan’s bar and many other coffee shops around the campus. The prices… Read more » about My life at BU

My last week before becoming a BU student

After waiting for what seemed like a lifetime to find out what end of the country I was moving to come September, it was a bit of a relief and exciting to find out I got into my first choice, Bournemouth University. I screamed and danced around on results day (despite my mum’s dismay!), and… Read more » about My last week before becoming a BU student