British Conference of Undergraduate Research 2017

The British Conference of Undergraduate Research (BCUR) celebrates undergraduate research from across all disciplines. Each year a different British university plays host to the conference, welcoming undergraduates from all over the country as they present papers, posters, workshops and performances. In 2017, BCUR will be coming to Bournemouth University (BU). This prestigious annual conference will… Read more » about British Conference of Undergraduate Research 2017

#MyPlacementStory: Virgin Media

BU student Chloe Mulligan shares her #MyPlacementStory and tells us about her placement at Virgin, which she did as a part of her Business Studies course. She reveals the skills she’s learning and her achievements so far – including winning Intern Superstar of the Year!

Packing or Buying?

Hi guys! My name is JC, I am from Canada and currently doing my Masters in Maritime Archaeology at Bournemouth University. Figuring out what to bring and what to buy when I started packing was maybe one of the hardest aspects of preparing for my new life. The first thing I can say is that… Read more » about Packing or Buying?

Packing for Uni – what to bring and what to buy

Hello! I am Lauren, studying MSc International Hospitality and Tourism Management at BU. Downsizing can be tough when you’re leaving home, but keep reading for some helpful tips and suggestions on what to bring and what to buy when moving to study abroad! Clothes When it comes to moving abroad, less is more. You can… Read more » about Packing for Uni – what to bring and what to buy

Faces to know at BU

Student Reps work to make all aspects of University experience better for every student at BU. Diman chats about the role with a few current and past reps.

#MyPlacementStory: Microsoft

We believe that university should prepare you for the world of work as well as enhancing your academic qualifications, which is why we offer placements to 100% of our undergraduate students. Elizabeth Falkowska, a Business Studies student here at BU, shares her #MyPlacementStory and tells us all about her role as Junior Account Executive at Microsoft.

Eating in Bournemouth

Flying all the way to Bournemouth from Texas for University, I had plenty of concerns, the first of them being, “What am I supposed to eat??” While English food isn’t too different from American food, recognising the names of popular restaurants, snacks, and grocery stores took some getting used to. Not too far from the… Read more » about Eating in Bournemouth