When I first arrived in Bournemouth, suitcase in hand and the sea breeze rolling across campus, I had no idea just how transformative my time at Bournemouth University would be. I chose BU partly for its unique blend of academic excellence and coastal calm, but what I discovered here went far beyond a scenic place… Read more » about From Coastline to Career Clarity: A BU Graduate’s Journey of Discovery
From BU Graduate to Digital Leader: How Luke Fribbens Built an Award Nominated Agency
Bournemouth University graduate Luke Fribbens (BSc (Hons) Software Systems Framework) is celebrating a major milestone as his digital agency, Cold Banana, has been named a finalist at the National Digital Awards 2026 in the Best Agency Team (Small) category. Founded in 2015, the Bournemouth‑based company has grown from Luke’s post‑university ambition into an international agency delivering… Read more » about From BU Graduate to Digital Leader: How Luke Fribbens Built an Award Nominated Agency
Meet the BU graduates behind this year’s Oscar-nominated films
Bournemouth University graduates are behind some of the biggest films in the running for this year’s Academy Awards. Graduates from the National Centre for Computer Animation and Media School have contributed to all five films nominated in the Best Visual Effects category and at least four of the titles nominated in the Best Picture category, including Hamnet,… Read more » about Meet the BU graduates behind this year’s Oscar-nominated films
Clearing 2025 is now open
BU is now open for Clearing 2025. What is Clearing? Clearing is run by UCAS and enables universities to fill spaces on courses that aren’t yet full for the next academic year, while students without offers are given another chance to pursue their higher education aspirations. Read our guide to Clearing. When does Clearing 2025… Read more » about Clearing 2025 is now open
My top five tips for Clearing
Clearing can be a daunting experience when results day comes. Here are my top tips to help prepare for clearing with minimal stress. Tip 1 – Be Prepared Check what you need before calling anywhere, and be ready with all the information. This will help the person on the phone make your application smoothly. You… Read more » about My top five tips for Clearing
Clearing 2024 is now open
BU is now open for Clearing 2024. What is Clearing? Clearing is run by UCAS and enables universities to fill spaces on courses that aren’t yet full for the next academic year, while students without offers are given another chance to pursue their higher education aspirations. Read our guide to Clearing. When does Clearing 2024… Read more » about Clearing 2024 is now open
I released myself into Clearing and it was the best decision!
Hi! My name is Tia, and I am currently studying BSc (Hons) Design Engineering at Bournemouth University and I received my offer through Clearing! I decided to go through Clearing because I wanted to be sure that I was progressing onto a course that was right for me and would set me up for the… Read more » about I released myself into Clearing and it was the best decision!
Maya’s Clearing story
My name is Maya Sengupta. I originally applied for Midwifery at a range of different universities including Bournemouth, however, I now study Adult Nursing at Bournemouth University. I entered BU through clearing as I didn’t get enough UCAS points for the course that I initially wanted but I settled on Nursing as it’s the closest… Read more » about Maya’s Clearing story
How to prepare for Clearing
Hi I’m Q and this is my vlog about how to prepare for Clearing! If you’re unsure what to expect from Clearing, this vlog is for you. I hope it helps!
How to handle Clearing – my top tips
This blog will take you through the opening of Clearing, what to expect, how to approach universities and choose a place. I’ll also go into detail about what to consider and how to negotiate with universities and how to handle Clearing if it’s unexpected! Clearing 2023 is open from 5th July until 17th October. Clearing… Read more » about How to handle Clearing – my top tips
What happens during Clearing?
Hi I’m Q and this is my vlog about the Clearing process! If you’re unsure what happens during Clearing, this vlog will hopefully provide some great info to help you navigate Clearing successfully. 😊
Katlyn’s Clearing story
Hi! My name is Katlyn, and I am currently studying BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences with a sandwich placement at Bournemouth University! Having applied to the University of Bath for BSc Biochemistry, I unfortunately missed my grades on results day and was put into clearing. This was at first a very overwhelming position to be in… Read more » about Katlyn’s Clearing story









