Student Blog

The perks of being a Student Ambassador

May 12, 2014

To be one of a group who wear pink shirts as “Student Ambassadors” for Bournemouth University is not easy, but there are some nice advantages behind the position. And straight from my experience, Yes! First of all this job is definitely well paid above the average hourly rate for other part time jobs and the… Read more » about The perks of being a Student Ambassador

The Festival of Learning 2014

May 8, 2014

Fancy going on a kitchen safari to see what bacteria lurk in your food? How about unleashing your inner monkey, uncovering the history that lies beneath Hengistbury Head, or finding out how best to market your business? These are just some of the 150+ free events being held by Bournemouth University as part of its… Read more » about The Festival of Learning 2014

Things I do when I have to study

April 28, 2014

I present to you, the truth. We’re all guilty of doing this. First things first: inhale, exhale (now repeat this for the rest of your university career). Now that that’s out of the way, let’s get into the nitty gritty of organizing yourself and managing your time wisely (so you don’t become that pie chart)…. Read more » about Things I do when I have to study

What they say – School of Tourism Master’s Graduates

April 24, 2014

“The course was exactly designed and tailored to the dynamics of the contemporary retailing environment. It’s led by academics who have worked in industry, making the experience invaluable and inspirational.” Murat Satilmis, MSc Retail Management Graduate “A great course, with a strong emphasis upon emerging issues within the tourism industry and equally well situated… Read more » about What they say – School of Tourism Master’s Graduates

Latest news from BU

April 23, 2014

New academic building on Talbot Campus We’re delighted to announce that planning permission has been granted for a new academic building on Talbot Campus. It’s due to open in 2016 and will feature seminar rooms, lecture theatres and learning spaces. To find out more about the new building, and see what it will look like… Read more » about Latest news from BU

MA Cinematography for Digital Film and Television – where next?

April 22, 2014

By Francis Asenso Graduate from MA Cinematography for Digital Film and Television After completing my studies doing MA Cinematography in Film and Television at Bournemouth University, I went on to work for an advertising agency as their Head of Production for a year. During that time I worked with the casting director for America’s got talent and… Read more » about MA Cinematography for Digital Film and Television – where next?

Hear from a current student…

April 22, 2014

By Sagar Srivastava Current BU student, MA Directing Digital Film and Television My name is Sagar Srivastava. I am from India, born in the holy Hindu city of Varanasi, and grew up mostly in Mumbai (which I prefer to call as Bombay). I am a MA Directing student, and I am doing this course as… Read more » about Hear from a current student…

It’s tough, but it’s worth it

April 9, 2014

Studying in the UK for sure is totally different from the comfort zone that you have back in your home country. Lying down on the sofa after class, chilling and waiting for nice homemade food from your mom, not any more. When you study aboard like in the UK It’s more challenging than you expect…. Read more » about It’s tough, but it’s worth it

SUBU what’s in it for you?

March 20, 2014

What do the following words have in common–a voice for students, advice, fun events/activities, clubs and societies, and Nerve* Media? Students Union at Bournemouth University (aka SUBU) and you (plus the whole of your university career, of course). [To be read in Morgan Freeman’s voice] Here at BU, we like to give you options. Options… Read more » about SUBU what’s in it for you?

Take a good look around

March 13, 2014

Getting a glimpse of what it means to study at BU, seeing the crowds, getting a feel of the town and the Campus was, for me, one incredible experience. Since I’m a student of the School of Tourism, I got to tour around Talbot Campus. However, since Lansdowne Campus is very much a part of… Read more » about Take a good look around

Better together in uni accommodation

March 7, 2014

I’m taking Msc Event Marketing. Now I’m in the second semester and it’s quite fun studying the core course, rather than the basic units in the last semester. Personally, I stay in a private flat with my Italian flatmate near Bournemouth square, but she isn’t a student. I found this place by searching on Gumtree.com…. Read more » about Better together in uni accommodation

BU graduates’ out of this world success on VFX for Gravity

February 27, 2014

Graduates and lecturers from BU’s National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA) have reached for the stars with their work on the award-winning visual effects for the film Gravity. The blockbuster, which stars George Clooney and Sandra Bullock, won in a number of high-profile categories at the 2014 BAFTAs – including Outstanding British Film and Best… Read more » about BU graduates’ out of this world success on VFX for Gravity