All about MSc Psychology with Programme Leader, Doug Hardman

If you’re looking for a career change or looking to study something new at Postgraduate level, then MSc Psychology, starting in September 2022, could be the course for you. Programme Leader Doug Hardman tells us more about the course and the sort of career opportunities you could have once you graduate. What is Psychology about?… Read more » about All about MSc Psychology with Programme Leader, Doug Hardman

My international student journey from “I don’t want to go out because the weather is too cold” to “I can live here forever!”

My international student journey from “I don’t want to go out because the weather is too cold” to “I can live here forever!”   I remember the first week I moved to Bournemouth from Istanbul/Turkey. Istanbul is a city where you can see the sun almost every day, even in winter! That is why at… Read more » about My international student journey from “I don’t want to go out because the weather is too cold” to “I can live here forever!”

Free online courses for BU students

Studying at BU will provide students great access to many free courses to help us develop self-study skills and explore a new area of interest whilst being a student. Have you made the most out of these resources? Follow me to discover more. LinkedIn Learning BU students have free access to over 13,000 online courses… Read more » about Free online courses for BU students

A day in my life on Talbot Campus

Awaking to a new day in Bournemouth brings with it an array of  places to visit on campus. Being a second year student and having my first year effected by Covid, heavily influenced me to want to make the most out of my days at Bournemouth University. I consequently have visited many great places on… Read more » about A day in my life on Talbot Campus

A special note to the women who inspire me

As International Women’s Day approaches, I would like to take this special occasion to show my gratitude for all the women who inspire, support, and accompany me in my growth journey. Had it not been for their support, I could not have had the motivation to go this far and achieve different milestones in life…. Read more » about A special note to the women who inspire me

USA to the UK: The biggest differences and similarities I have experienced

Arriving in the UK Being from the US, the one thing most Americans would be able to say about the UK is that the general population speaks English. When I arrived in Bournemouth I found that a shared language does not mean a shared culture. There are many differences between life in the UK and… Read more » about USA to the UK: The biggest differences and similarities I have experienced

My top three podcasts to nurture happiness and mental health while studying abroad

What are the simple things you can do to make your everyday life a little better? How to deal with negative emotions while being alone? What can we do to find peace in mind? If you are also looking for answers to these questions, follow me to discover the three podcasts that help nurture my… Read more » about My top three podcasts to nurture happiness and mental health while studying abroad

Settling in and Support Services: My Experience

As an international student arriving to a new country for the first time, there was no doubt I felt a little lost during the first month of university. While trying to adapt to a new culture, settling in, and putting my affairs in order, it felt like the time of making friends were limited. For… Read more » about Settling in and Support Services: My Experience

Three best books to boost your Mental Health

University Mental Health Day brings together the university community to make mental health a university-wide priority and create ongoing year round change to the future of student mental health. This years University Mental Health Day will be on Thursday 3 March and there is no greater time to learn new skills for your Mental Health… Read more » about Three best books to boost your Mental Health

All about MSc Cognitive Neuroscience

MSc Cognitive Neuroscience, is a relatively new course at BU and started in September 2022. In this blog former Programme Leader Professor Hana Burianová tell us more about the course and the sort of career opportunities you could have once you graduate. What is Cognitive Neuroscience about? Cognitive Neuroscience is the study of biological processes… Read more » about All about MSc Cognitive Neuroscience