Tiff Skinner Graduated July 2016 Currently employed as Project Manager & Universities Coordinator at LiMETOOLS Ltd “I was first interested in Cyberpsychology through choosing the final year unit as part of my BSc (Hons) Psychology Degree. The psychological insights into human interactions and vulnerabilities with using digital technology day to day fascinated me with regards… Read more » about My reflections on studying a cyberpsychology unit
Amy’s story – why I chose BU
Amy Rivers has just finished her MA Advertising degree and we quizzed her about her BU experience. What was your main reason for studying a postgraduate qualification? To gain more knowledge on a specific subject and hopefully increase my employability. Why did you choose BU? Close to home, offered good career prospects (placement). What are… Read more » about Amy’s story – why I chose BU
Double degrees of success for two Music Scholarship students
Bournemouth University Scholarship student, Clara Zhijin Chen must have thought she was seeing double on results day. On the very day as she received her BA (Hons) in Communication & Media, Clara was also awarded a LTCL Diploma from Trinity College of Music, London – a second degree level qualification! A second pianist and music… Read more » about Double degrees of success for two Music Scholarship students
Applying to BU was one of the best decisions I ever made
Diane admits that applying to BU was one of the best decisions she made. Despite feeling the international student application process was bit tedious, Diane admits it was such a worthwhile experience because she got to join such a good university. Take a look at Diane’s journey to BU story.
Ways to relax
So for those of you who have just started this September! Welcome. As term heats up and those assignments start rolling in, check out the ways I like to relax when things at uni get a little bit stressful.
Kiratsinh’s graduate story
When Kiratsinh (Kirat) Jadeja decided he wanted to pursue a career in digital effects, there was only ever one choice for where he would study. “BU’s Digital Effects course is renowned worldwide,” he said. “From recruitment heads of premier studios on LinkedIn to CG Forums, everyone recommended Bournemouth. “I still remember asking a technical director… Read more » about Kiratsinh’s graduate story
Vidyut’s graduate story
Be persistent and consistent. That’s the advice of a BU graduate who now works for India’s largest media conglomerate. After graduating with an MA in Broadcast and Film Management from BU, Vidyut Patra has worked with some of the leading companies and brands in India’s media and entertainment industries. He is now Vice President for… Read more » about Vidyut’s graduate story
Graduate story: Promoting peace across the globe
In 10 years since graduating from BU, Luke McMillan’s career has taken him across the world to support humanitarian efforts in areas affected by conflict and natural disaster. In his latest role, he is managing the UN campaign behind an International Day of Peace. Luke originally qualified with a MSc Biodiversity Conservation in 2009. During the… Read more » about Graduate story: Promoting peace across the globe
Looking back at my BU experience
Originally from Taiwan, Chen Hua Yang (Judy) has written a short profile about her experience of studying MSc Tourism Management at BU. Hear what she has to say. My experience of studying MSc Tourism Management in Bournemouth University was very challenging but extremely wonderful. The course not only helps me to build up my management,… Read more » about Looking back at my BU experience
Graduate story: Passion for social justice leads to British Red Cross role
A postgraduate law qualification has helped Keziah Gitonga pursue her passion for social justice by taking up a role with the British Red Cross. Since completing the LLM Law Framework in 2015, Keziah has joined the charity as a Service Co-ordinator within the International Family Tracing Team. The team helps to connect people in the… Read more » about Graduate story: Passion for social justice leads to British Red Cross role
Cafés, SUBU and Lectures
Hi there, I am Stephanie Cremer from Germany and I am doing my MSc in Tourism Management and Marketing. First of all, you need to know that I did my Undergraduate degree back in Germany, as an integrated degree, so I was working and studying full time at the same time. That also meant that… Read more » about Cafés, SUBU and Lectures
Bournemouth and beyond: how to entertain your visitors
Hi! I’m Nikki. I’m originally from the Netherlands and came all the way to Bournemouth to study an MA in Creative Writing and Publishing. As an international student, I had the pleasure of my friends and family visiting me in Bournemouth a couple of times, which was so much fun. But, what to do if… Read more » about Bournemouth and beyond: how to entertain your visitors