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
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
Adam Beck completed a Master’s in Tourism and Hospitality at BU and is now Director of Food and Beverage at Jumeirah Al Qasr and Dar Al Masyaf in Dubai. Here, he shares his reflections on studying at BU and his advice for others wanting to break into the industry. What made you decide to study… Read more » about BU graduate and Director of Food and Beverage at Jumeirah Al Qasr in Dubai shares his success story
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
Two first-year computer animation students have won a scholarship package of funding and career support with an award-winning games studio. Hannah Newman and Xeno Piras-Trow, who both joined the BA (Hons) in Computer Animation and Visual Effects last September, have been selected for the Creative Assembly Scholarship. They will each now receive £3,000 a year,… Read more » about First Creative Assembly games scholarships awarded
Bournemouth University graduate Luke Fribbens (BSc (Hons) Software Systems Framework) is celebrating a major milestone as his digital agency, Cold Banana, has been named a finalist at the National Digital Awards 2026 in the Best Agency Team (Small) category. Founded in 2015, the Bournemouth‑based company has grown from Luke’s post‑university ambition into an international agency delivering… Read more » about From BU Graduate to Digital Leader: How Luke Fribbens Built an Award Nominated Agency
From the moment Charity Omoduemuke discovered Bournemouth University (BU), she felt drawn to its reputation for practical, career‑focused learning and its supportive, inclusive student community. For her, university was never just about gaining academic knowledge—it was about building confidence, developing real‑world skills, and finding a place that would help her grow personally and professionally. BU… Read more » about Shaping Change Through Lived Experience: Charity’s Path Beyond BU
Bournemouth-based luxury travel agency Blue Skies Lifestyle has strong roots in Bournemouth University, with a third of its current team made up of BU graduates across a range of disciplines. Founded in 2005 by Bournemouth University alumni Andy and Fran Castle, Blue Skies Lifestyle is a family-run business specialising in high-end luxury ski chalet and… Read more » about Blue Skies Lifestyle: a Bournemouth University Success Story
Claudia Gowland’s journey to representing Great Britain at the 2026 IPF World Bench Press Championships is a powerful example of resilience, determination, and personal growth. Her path into elite sport began at age 15, when she first started training with a focus on cardio. Over time, her interests shifted toward strength work, eventually guiding her… Read more » about Rising strong: How resilience led BU graduate to the world stage
For Dr Connie Wilson, embarking on a Doctorate in Business Administration at Bournemouth University marked the beginning of a transformative journey—one that would blend academic curiosity, technological innovation and a passion for creating change in the engineering world. As part of the first doctoral cohort at BU, Connie was drawn to a programme that offered… Read more » about Pioneering Progress: The Inspiring Journey of Dr Connie Wilson
Laura Songhurst’s journey to Bournemouth University began long before she enrolled as a mature student. Having spent her childhood visiting Dorset, she had always felt a strong connection to the area. This familiarity became a key factor in her decision to study at BU, offering both comfort and confidence as she embarked on the next… Read more » about From Childhood Holidays to a Forensic Career: Laura Songhurst’s Path to Purpose
Jie credits his time at BU with helping to focus his career aspirations on becoming a character artist. Having impressed the team at Motion Picture Company (MPC) with his graduate showreel, he secured a role as a technical animator with the company – specialising in fur and cloth – and went on to contribute to films including… Read more » about Animation skills led to a career in film and gaming
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First Creative Assembly games scholarships awarded