In Part 1, I shared how Additional Learning Support has helped me throughout my postgraduate studies at BU. Alongside academic support, student wellbeing and mental health support has also played an important part in my university experience. I have undertaken considerable training myself in areas such as suicide prevention and am a qualified Mental Health… Read more » about Part 2: You don’t have to wait until crisis point to ask for help
As a late diagnosed, multiply neurodivergent postgraduate student living with several chronic physical health conditions, studying at Bournemouth University has meant much more to me than gaining qualifications. One of the things I have valued most about BU is its inclusive approach and the genuine emphasis placed both on student wellbeing and on supporting students… Read more » about Part 1: How Additional Learning Support has helped me thrive at BU
If Eldrin the Mycromancer whetted your appetite for spooky season, meet the creature behind our second Halloween feature: Nithin Pethiyagoda’s ambitious final project, built from the skeleton up. Tell us about your final project. “My final project was about pushing myself through the entire CG pipeline and creating something ambitious in scale. I wanted it… Read more » about Bringing a creature to life, muscle by muscle: Nithin’s final project
For Sian Sanger-Jones, sustainability has never been just a career choice. It has been a passion driven by a desire to create meaningful change for both people and the environment. After completing her BSc (Hons) Environmental Science at Bournemouth University between 2011 and 2014, Sian developed a strong appreciation for the University’s supportive and engaging… Read more » about Growing a Greener Future: From Environmental Science Student to a Property Portfolio Leader
Guest blog by Thomas Sutherland, BA (Hons) Film Choosing your university path is rarely straightforward, but moving between two completely different academic worlds introduces a very specific kind of stress. Throughout college, my focus was entirely on STEM subjects (I studied maths, physics and engineering). I was used to the logic of equations and being… Read more » about Overcoming Nerves When Moving from STEM to the Arts
For Karsten Angelkotter, choosing to study BSc (Hons) Hospitality Business Development at Bournemouth University was the first step towards an extraordinary international career spanning hospitality, tourism, and business leadership. Drawn to BU’s outstanding reputation within the hospitality industry and its strong global connections, Karsten recognised that the university would provide the ideal foundation for a… Read more » about From Bournemouth to the World: Karsten Angelkotter’s Global Hospitality Journey
This Halloween, we’re shining a light (or maybe a flickering candle) on one of our favourite final projects from the MA 3D Computer Animation course: Roshan Radhakrishnan’s ‘The Mycromancer’, featuring Eldrin the Mycromancer, a hybrid human figure built with a realistic, unsettling edge. Tell us about your final project. For my final project, I chose… Read more » about Meet Eldrin the Mycromancer: a graduate’s dark fantasy creation, just in time for Halloween
For James Thorn, a successful career in product design began with a recommendation from a Design Technology teacher. Having always enjoyed designing and creating, James was exploring potential career paths when Bournemouth University’s Product Design programme was suggested to him. Following an open day visit and a memorable fish and chips lunch on Bournemouth beach,… Read more » about From Product Design Student to Business Founder: James Thorn’s Journey of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Guest blog by Liberty Reeves, BA (Hons) Communication and Media graduate This summer was one of my best. Ever. After a drive, and a plane, and another plane, and a taxi, and then the next morning a walk and a bus, I made it to CJAM 99.1FM, a community radio station in Windsor, Ontario, Canada…. Read more » about A Summer In Ontario: Two Months as a Radio Host and Broadcast Journalist
For Vanessa Susanto, pursuing an MSc in Tourism Management at Bournemouth University was not just the beginning of a new journey, but the beginning of the next chapter in one that was already taking shape. After studying Architecture in Indonesia and spending three years working as a business and management consultant, Vanessa discovered a growing… Read more » about Beyond the Degree: Vanessa’s Journey from Student to Tourism Professional
Guest blog by Osher, MSc Computer Animation and Visual Effects graduate When I tell people I study animation, I think the first image that comes to mind is usually someone drawing characters frame by frame. So, it can be surprising when I start talking about programming, building 3D environments, rigging characters or waiting hours for… Read more » about What does an Animation Student actually do at university?
For Caterina Boschi, a passion for travel has always been about more than visiting new places. It has been about embracing new cultures, building connections, and creating opportunities. Originally from Italy, Caterina’s decision to move abroad independently and live in countries including Australia and the Netherlands inspired her ambition to build a career in the… Read more » about Crossing Borders, Creating Opportunities: Caterina’s Journey into Global Travel Marketing
Part 2: You don’t have to wait until crisis point to ask for help
Part 1: How Additional Learning Support has helped me thrive at BU
Bringing a creature to life, muscle by muscle: Nithin’s final project
Growing a Greener Future: From Environmental Science Student to a Property Portfolio Leader
Overcoming Nerves When Moving from STEM to the Arts
From Bournemouth to the World: Karsten Angelkotter’s Global Hospitality Journey
Meet Eldrin the Mycromancer: a graduate’s dark fantasy creation, just in time for Halloween
From Product Design Student to Business Founder: James Thorn’s Journey of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
A Summer In Ontario: Two Months as a Radio Host and Broadcast Journalist
Beyond the Degree: Vanessa’s Journey from Student to Tourism Professional