Shopping for Food and Other Essentials- A Guide

When I started my year at Bournemouth, the first task at hand was to set up a life. This meant getting basic necessities – kitchen utensils, bedding, toiletries and food. I was quite unsure as to what the best place to get all that was and didn’t know what brands or products I could rely… Read more » about Shopping for Food and Other Essentials- A Guide

Remote Studying – the Reality of 2020

At the beginning….. The breakthrough of COVID-19 caught many off-guard. The sudden restrictions and changes to everyday life were unexpected. Whilst watching the fireworks in the sky and welcoming 2020 on the 1st of January, I did not expect such drastic changes that would reach us in a mere three months. The reality of isolation,… Read more » about Remote Studying – the Reality of 2020

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How To Job Hunt During Lockdown

For lots of us, especially for the ones that like me are in their final year, the UK lockdown has had a huge impact on job hunting. Whether it is a grad role, part-time job or an internship that you are looking for, look no more, here are some great alternatives to job hunt during… Read more » about How To Job Hunt During Lockdown

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How Bournemouth University Supports The COVID-19 Fight

It is a tough time for everyone, for the ones that are working at the frontline as much as the ones, like me, who are in lockdown. However, students and staff at Bournemouth University are working hard to help out and give support to anyone who needs it. Here are the ways the BU community… Read more » about How Bournemouth University Supports The COVID-19 Fight

Why You Should Study Creative Writing

Have you ever wanted to be a writer, journalist or work for a publisher, then the MA Creative Writing and Publishing course is the best fit for you! Even if you do not think of yourself as a writer, if you are unsure of how to choose your course then this article might give you… Read more » about Why You Should Study Creative Writing

Smart career move to Capgemini allows BU Master’s graduate Ed to give back

  This is a guest blog by current student Ed Richardson. Ed Richardson is a Functional Consultant at Capgemini. He was offered a place on the company’s graduate scheme while still a postgraduate Information Technology student at Bournemouth University (BU), and is now planning to volunteer with BU’s alumni mentoring scheme. Capgemini encourages such involvement;… Read more » about Smart career move to Capgemini allows BU Master’s graduate Ed to give back

How a Master’s opened the door to Dan’s dream career

Having completed an undergraduate degree in film at Falmouth, Dan was attracted to the MA Cinematography for Film and Television at BU due to the university’s reputation in the media industry. He said: “The course gave me a huge amount of practical experience. I was working on a different project every week, which really expanded… Read more » about How a Master’s opened the door to Dan’s dream career

BU claims Varsity victory vs Solent Sport

BU’s sports teams claimed an 18-6 victory against rivals Solent University in the annual Varsity event. Varsity takes place each year, pitting BU’s sports teams against Solent University. This year, the competition took place over two days, with a number of indoor sports taking place at Solent University, before a whole day of sport at… Read more » about BU claims Varsity victory vs Solent Sport

BU graduate named Lawyer of the Year

A commercial property lawyer and BU alumnus has been named Lawyer of the Year at the Dorset Legal Awards. William Warnock completed the Graduate Diploma in Law at BU in 2010 and went on to complete the Legal Practice Course (LPC) in 2018. He is currently a Commercial Property Lawyer based at Dutton Gregory’s Poole… Read more » about BU graduate named Lawyer of the Year

How SUBU can transform your student experience

If you want to make the most out of your time at BU, I’d definitely recommend getting involved with SUBU. There’s plenty of opportunities for everyone. In first year, I volunteered to be the Student Rep. This led to a snowball effect; The skills and experience I gained from joining the rep team helped me… Read more » about How SUBU can transform your student experience

Showcasing Undergraduate Research Excellence (SURE) conference

Over 70 students took part in BU’s fourth annual undergraduate research conference: Showcasing Undergraduate Research Excellence (SURE). The conference is an excellent opportunity for undergraduates and recent graduates to share their work and develop their presentation skills to other students, academics, staff and attendees from external organisations. As well as demonstrating academic successes, it gives students… Read more » about Showcasing Undergraduate Research Excellence (SURE) conference

My fascination with medicine led me to Physician Associate Studies

I have always had a fascination with medicine from an early age but medical school wasn’t an option for me back in the late 80s. I eventually trained as a Podiatrist, a role which I enjoyed for 10 years, but all the while felt I wanted more. I was watching an episode of ‘GPs behind… Read more » about My fascination with medicine led me to Physician Associate Studies