Practice makes perfect: The payoff of challenging projects

I’m Lara Barusso from Italy and I’m studying BA (Hons) Computer Animation Art and Design at Bournemouth University. I want to tell you about my favourite project during my first year of my course. The project The project I loved the most was one of the first ones I did during my very first semester…. Read more » about Practice makes perfect: The payoff of challenging projects

Why you should join the Global Talent Programme

Hi there, I’m Alejandra, an MSc Nutrition and Behaviour student from Colombia. When I first came to BU, I wanted to get involved in extra-curricular activities to make the most of my experience. Choosing the Global Talent Programme (GTP) was a great idea, not only to learn many different concepts, but also to meet amazing… Read more » about Why you should join the Global Talent Programme

Leading a team and changing lives

As a first-year Business Studies student and now a second-year International Business student, I have encountered numerous hurdles, some personal and some teamwork conflicts. My course had us experience a simulation of running a business meeting and marketing for a non-profit company and, to my surprise, both times I was the leader of the project…. Read more » about Leading a team and changing lives

Materialising my ambitions at Bournemouth University

Hi everyone, my name is Ram Anand, and today I want to talk a little about my favourite project during my time at Bournemouth University. As I am an MA Directing Film and Television student, my course is designed and evaluated based on the films that we direct in collaboration with other students who are… Read more » about Materialising my ambitions at Bournemouth University

The uni project that moved me

Hey everyone, my name is Alejandra and I’m an MSc Nutrition and Behaviour student from Colombia. Throughout the academic year, I have had lots of different projects from my course, from my placement, through the Global Talent Programme or other extra-curricular activities. There is one, in particular, that I will forever remember because it had… Read more » about The uni project that moved me

A platform to boost your career

Hi everyone! I am Sujata from India and I am currently studying MA Media and Communication. In this blog I am going to talk about a really good initiative by Bournemouth University that prepares students for real world challenges: The Global Talent Programme. I joined this programme in the very first week of university and… Read more » about A platform to boost your career

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

Finding a placement and making the most of it

Hey there, my name is Alejandra and I’m a Master’s student from Colombia. As part of my course, MSc Nutrition and Behaviour, I had to undertake a work placement of 12 days. Although it sounds like a short time, I discovered that there is a lot to do and learn. This is the story of… Read more » about Finding a placement and making the most of it

Different job opportunities I’ve had during my time at Bournemouth University

When I first arrived at Bournemouth University, I promised that I would try my best to immerse myself into my environment in order to make the most of the experience. What better way than to find a job at the university and gain valuable experience along the way? Whether it was a paid or unpaid… Read more » about Different job opportunities I’ve had during my time at Bournemouth University

MBA at BU: Setting you on the right path for the future

Hi my name is Garrett and today I am going to be talking to you about the Master of Business Administration program here at Bournemouth University. It is one of the most highly respected programs out there as a business degree. One of the best things about receiving an MBA is that it covers all… Read more » about MBA at BU: Setting you on the right path for the future

My 30-week placement at Hengistbury Head

Sijuade Yusuf is doing a 30-week placement at Hengistbury Head. Here’s a Q&A on her experience. Three words to describe your placement search: Full-on-research, devotion and doggedness What did you find the most helpful in your placement search?: Career Hub is indeed a great resource. All the help that is needed can be gotten on… Read more » about My 30-week placement at Hengistbury Head

Take charge of your career path with CareersBU

First insight on CareersBU You have probably heard that student opportunities and employability matter to Bournemouth University, and that’s true! The University offers a lot of help for you when it comes to your employability, future interviews and portfolios. As someone who had a practical insight on this topic, I would like to share my… Read more » about Take charge of your career path with CareersBU