If you are coming to Bournemouth University as a postgraduate student there are lots of accommodation options available. Whether it’s halls of residence or a student house, here is your guide to postgraduate accommodation in Bournemouth, from a current Masters student. Halls of Residence: If you’re looking for an ensuite room, with bills included… Read more » about Accommodation options for Postgraduate students
Hi, my name is Li and I’m a second year Software Engineering student. I’ve not been at BU long but I’ve already done quite a few things both for the university and for myself. In this blog, I want to showcase things you can get involved with beyond your degree while you study here. … Read more » about Beyond Your Degree – what can I do aside from my degree during my time at BU?
The US Election night took place overnight on the Talbot Campus, this was many different students from the media and communication faculty here at Bournemouth University. Before, I put a lot of research into the election, as I needed to know a lot of information to be able to accurately report on this. I looked… Read more » about Behind the scenes at the US election night.
Across Lansdowne Campus, we have two main buildings that are used during our theory blocks; Bournemouth Gateway Building (BGB) and the Executive Business Center. Within these are multiple seminar rooms and are close to takeaway locations to grab a snack between sessions! At BGB, we have the Weston Library, where you will find lots of… Read more » about Lansdowne campus and the surrounding area
Finding a job as a student will not only help cover living expenses, but also boost your CV with valuable skills and experiences. Whether you’re looking for a part-time job at university or in the local city, there are numerous opportunities that offer flexible working hours and valuable experience for your future career. On-Campus Jobs… Read more » about A Guide to Student Jobs: Where to Find Them and How They Help Your Future
Lily, a BA (Hons) Television Production student reveals the hidden facilities at BU that she’s discovered during her time studying at BU.
This is a guest post by Kara Price-Jones I graduated my Masters Foundations in Clinical Psychology course with distinction at Bournemouth University (BU) in November 2023. I became blessed when my supervisor, Shanti, and BU along with Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts (SSLA) in India, created a position for me to do research in India…. Read more » about Turing Work Overseas
This is a guest blog by Susan L. Edser, MA Creative Writing and Publishing student at BU. ‘No one cares what you went through,’ the internationally renowned filmmaker Imruh Bakari says. ‘All that matters is what is on the screen.’ I have been on a crash course in filmmaking over the last few months, and this… Read more » about My experience of producing short films as part of my MA Creative Writing and Publishing
Hello, I’m Elliott, and I’m excited to share my journey as a degree apprentice at Bournemouth University, employed by Draken. I recently won the Dorset Apprenticeship Award for 2024 which was an incredible honour, and in this blog, I would like to reflect on the experiences and the opportunities that have shaped my path. Before… Read more » about My journey through a degree apprenticeship: a path to excellence
Hello, I’m Abigail, and I’m thrilled to share my journey as an apprentice in MSc Advanced Clinical Practice at Bournemouth University. This experience has not only transformed my professional skills but also profoundly impacted my personal growth and my career. Before the Apprenticeship Before embarking on this apprenticeship in June 2022, I was working as… Read more » about My journey through an apprenticeship: a transformative experience
Hear from students on the MA Social Work course at BU about their experiences of university life. Tolu I am a 1st year MA Social work Student at BU. I came to the University last September and it has been an amazing time for me. Obviously it has not been easy to juggle school work… Read more » about MA Social Work student perspectives
This is a guest blog by Kerry Jalie, Strategic Portfolio Manager for the NHS, and a student studying the Senior Leadership Apprenticeship (SLA) at BU. I started the SLA in September 2022, and I can honestly say I am really enjoying it! The content is interesting and varied and the combination of on-campus and remote… Read more » about My experience of the Senior Leadership Apprenticeship at BU
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