For Esra Yazici, storytelling is not just a career—it is a powerful way of understanding life, memory, and resilience. A 2024 graduate of MA Scriptwriting course at BU, Esra’s journey into screenwriting was shaped by a life-changing moment that led her to rediscover the importance of writing and creative expression. Esra chose BU for its… Read more » about From adversity to storytelling: Esra Yazici’s journey to the screen
A growing team of BU graduates, placement students and volunteers are providing vital services to people across the region with Citizens Advice. A close working relationship between BU and Citizens Advice Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, is building a pipeline of talent that is helping the charity to support hundreds of people every month. The service,… Read more » about BU graduates and students supporting communities across BCP
Guest blog by Thomas Sutherland, BA (Hons) Film Independence at university didn’t come as one sudden shock; instead, it was a collection of opportunities that allowed me to grow and feel like an adult. In the first week I chose my own meals, made new friends and spent money socialising with them. After that, university… Read more » about Independence through Uni
Guest blog by Thomas Sutherland, BA Hons Film I first saw Bournemouth University when I visited on an Open Day when deciding where to go. When I arrived, I instantly felt welcomed by the staff and students working hard to put the event together. I went on a tour of the campus and afterwards, I already felt… Read more » about Why I chose BU
Nikhil Thapar’s journey is a compelling story of ambition, global learning, and purpose-driven leadership. A graduate of Bournemouth University’s MSc Sport Management programme, Nikhil chose his academic path with clear intent—to gain not only a world-class education but also practical insight into the evolving sports industry. Choosing BU was a strategic decision. Its globally accredited… Read more » about From Vision to Victory: Nikhil Thapar’s Journey in Transforming Indian Football
Guest blog by Aliya Navroz, MSc Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology When I first started looking at universities, I wasn’t convinced open days would make much of a difference. Like a lot of people, I relied heavily on websites, course pages, and rankings. Everything looked good on paper, but also very similar. It was hard to… Read more » about Why Open Days are worth it
Two Bournemouth University graduates will represent the UK at one of most prestigious competitions in advertising, after being named category winners at the UK Young Lions Competition 2026.Ciara Ferreira and Sunny Winter were announced as the winning duo in the Film category, earning them the opportunity to represent the UK at the Cannes Lions… Read more » about BU graduates win top film prize at UK Young Lions Competition
Tom Mead is a Bournemouth University graduate whose creative career reflects both the unpredictability and the rewards of pursuing a distinctive artistic voice. Graduating in 2007 with a BA (Hons) in Animation Production, Tom was drawn to BU for its unique commitment at the time to hand-drawn animation. His early experiences in the department proved… Read more » about From hand-drawn roots to global recognition: Tom Mead’s creative journey
A marketing agency led by a BU graduate has scooped two Bournemouth Business Awards for the second year running. Halo, run by Jess and husband Nick, has just been named Business of the Year as well as winner of the Business Innovation category at the awards for a second time. The wins come after the… Read more » about Meet Jess – the BU graduate leading an award-winning marketing agency
This is a guest post by Cecilia Vargas, MSc Nutrition and Behaviour University life can feel like a lot sometimes, between deadlines, social plans, part-time jobs, and trying to take care of yourself, it’s easy to end up running on autopilot. You wake up, rush to class, grab whatever food is available, and suddenly the… Read more » about Learning to Listen: Mindfulness, food, and student life
Hassan Mahmood chose to pursue his postgraduate studies at Bournemouth University after being drawn to the region’s diverse landscape and natural scenery. The environment around BU offered a sense of calm, inspiration, and balance—an ideal setting for academic focus and personal development. Equally compelling was the MSc Data Science and AI programme. With rapid advancements… Read more » about Engineering the future: How Hassan Mahmood built his path in Data Science and AI
A placement year at an oil refinery was the start of a 25-year global career in energy management for business studies graduate Matt Tucker. Matt graduated from Bournemouth University in 2000 and is now Head of Global Crude Trading at ExxonMobil, which still runs the Fawley refinery in Hampshire where Matt got his first taste… Read more » about Meet BU graduate Matt Tucker – Head of Global Crude Trading at ExxonMobil
From adversity to storytelling: Esra Yazici’s journey to the screen
BU graduates and students supporting communities across BCP
Independence through Uni
Why I chose BU
From Vision to Victory: Nikhil Thapar’s Journey in Transforming Indian Football
Why Open Days are worth it
From Creative Exploration to Storytelling Success: Dina Husseini’s Journey in Writing, Media and Beyond
BU graduates win top film prize at UK Young Lions Competition
From hand-drawn roots to global recognition: Tom Mead’s creative journey
Meet Jess – the BU graduate leading an award-winning marketing agency