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
Television production graduate, Matt Cotton, is marking two career milestones – having worked on one of biggest titles in natural history while featuring in a showcase of TV’s brightest talent. Matt, who graduated from BU’s BA (Hons) in Television Production in 2013, has spent the last four years working as Line Producer on Blue Planet… Read more » about Matt Cotton – Blue Planet III Line Producer and Hot Shot 2026 list maker
Guest blog by Juan, MSc Psychology Coming from outside the UK, there’s a lot to figure out. And honestly, some of it can feel overwhelming. One thing that can save you from a full-blown existential crisis, though, is sorting out your finances early. In the UK, there are several options for where to keep your… Read more » about How to open a UK bank account as an International Student
For Ben Redgell, choosing to study BA (Hons) International Business Studies at Bournemouth University was the start of a journey that would shape both his career and personal development. Drawn to the course’s breadth and flexibility, Ben valued the opportunity to explore different areas of business before specialising in a field that matched his interests… Read more » about A Decade of Growth: From Placement Student to Global Leader
Andy Gauld’s BU journey helped launch a 30-year career leading technology-driven business transformation. Today he is a Partner at Deloitte, where he also leads the organisation’s strategic alliance with Google. Andy joined BU’s BSc (Hons) Strategic Systems Management in 1992 at a pivotal moment. Not only was it the first year that BU gained university… Read more » about BU graduate leading tech-driven business transformation
For Caitlin Maciver, studying BA (Hons) Events Management was the perfect combination of creativity, organisation, and professional development. Her degree provided the opportunity to explore the fast-paced world of events while developing the practical skills and industry knowledge needed to build a successful career. Throughout her studies, Caitlin gained hands-on experience in planning, coordinating,… Read more » about Turning Ambition into Achievement
Bournemouth University graduate Joshua Bosley is celebrating a “once in a lifetime job” after spending two weeks filming with the team behind the world’s fastest hydrogen-powered vehicle. Joshua, who studied BA (Hons) Television Production at BU between 2012 and 2015, has built a career as a freelance camera operator, director of photography and drone pilot,… Read more » about BU Media School graduate captures world speed record
I’m Amelia, a Business and Management student at Bournemouth University, and I recently travelled to Tanzania to volunteer at a childcare centre. I’ve always loved working with children, from coaching gymnastics to gaining experience in primary schools, so volunteering in a childcare centre felt like the perfect opportunity. But I also wanted to challenge myself,… Read more » about From Crying at the Airport to a New Perspective on Life
Drew Hyndman, who graduated from BU with a BA (Hons) in Multimedia Journalism in 2019, is now Senior Content Producer at BBC Radio Solent. He received the Volunteer of the Year award from BU’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alison Honour, as part of the graduation celebrations in 2025. Drew’s award recognises his outstanding commitment to supporting BU students over… Read more » about BU’s Alumni Volunteer of the Year 2025
For Olivia Cassar, choosing Bournemouth University (BU) was about finding a place where she could feel at home while pursuing a rewarding healthcare career. After attending an open day while at college, she was immediately impressed by the welcoming atmosphere, the organisation of the university, and the passion shown by the academic staff. Combined with… Read more » about A Career with Purpose: Olivia Cassar’s Journey into Occupational Therapy
This is a guest blog from Alice, a BSc (Hons) Psychology graduate sharing how she came to Bournemouth through Clearing. I completed my A levels via distance learning through the National Extension College. In 2021, I finished my Spanish A level with an A grade, and in 2022, I had obtained two conditional offers whilst… Read more » about Finding success through Clearing
Before results day, I honestly wasn’t even sure if university was the right path for me. I hadn’t applied through the usual process because I didn’t feel 100% certain about what I wanted to do or whether I was ready to commit to a course. Like a lot of people, I found the idea of… Read more » about My clearing story – Digby
Crossing Borders, Creating Opportunities: Caterina’s Journey into Global Travel Marketing
Matt Cotton – Blue Planet III Line Producer and Hot Shot 2026 list maker
How to open a UK bank account as an International Student
A Decade of Growth: From Placement Student to Global Leader
BU graduate leading tech-driven business transformation
Turning Ambition into Achievement
BU Media School graduate captures world speed record
From Crying at the Airport to a New Perspective on Life
BU’s Alumni Volunteer of the Year 2025
A Career with Purpose: Olivia Cassar’s Journey into Occupational Therapy