If you’ve just joined us – welcome to BU! I hope you’re all enjoying the autumn sunshine, I know I am. How exciting that you’ve now embarked on your postgraduate journey. And for those of you thinking of joining us in January, or next September, here’s some advice to get you prepared well in advance…. Read more » about Your first few weeks at BU
Being a part-time postgrad student
Being a part-time postgrad student is, to be honest, hard work! But fear not, it has its plus sides too! Here are a few pros and cons from my own experience… When I started out on my Master’s, I naturally wanted to get it done as quickly as possible, to enable speedier career progression. So,… Read more » about Being a part-time postgrad student
Research photo of the week: Reflexivity, quilting and bricolage
Reflexivity, quilting and Bricolage: arts-based midwifery research In our next ’Photo of the week’ we are looking at research investigating the impact that creative inquiry can have on midwifery and what meanings have emerged through adopting a creative, bricolage methodology. The research is being led by BU’s Dr Jenny Hall. As a midwife educator for… Read more » about Research photo of the week: Reflexivity, quilting and bricolage
My life at BU
Suyan tells us about her life at BU… My campus My main campus is Talbot. It is the biggest campus of Bournemouth University and it is where you can live, study and relax. I like going to the student canteen, Students’ Union shop, Dylan’s bar and many other coffee shops around the campus. The prices… Read more » about My life at BU
Welcome to BU!
Congratulations if you’ve secured your place and you’re arriving at BU! And for those thinking of studying here, here’s what you can expect from life at BU. It’s a great uni and a great part of the world to be in. Here are some hints and tips to get you up to speed if you’re… Read more » about Welcome to BU!
Photo of the week: The life-story of a fish
The life-story of a fish? Answers on a scale, please! In our next ‘Photo of the week’, we are exploring research investigating what information a fish scale can provide and how that can be utilised within ecological monitoring. The research is being led by BU’s Georgina Busst. This scale is from a grayling, which belongs… Read more » about Photo of the week: The life-story of a fish
Suyan’s advice for parents
Suyan travelled half way around the world to study MSc International Hospitality and Tourism Management at BU and now she wants to share her top tips for parents. Whether you’re saying goodbye to a son or daughter who’s off to uni, or you’re a student that wants to reassure your family, you’ll want to read her words of wisdom. Safety and… Read more » about Suyan’s advice for parents
Welcome to England!
Yisi studied BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance at BU, and has decided to continue her BU story by studying her masters here too! As she gets ready to begin MSc Sports Management, she looks back at her arrival to share her advice… 30/06/2012. I will never forget that day… I felt very excited when I first came… Read more » about Welcome to England!
Photo Of The Week: On The Origin Of Chickens
On the Origin of Chickens: Piecing Together the Evidence. In our next ‘Photo of the week’, we are looking at research investigating the origins, dispersal and impact of the domestic chicken in relation to the environment. The research is being led by BU’s Jacqueline Pitt. With a near global distribution, the chicken is the most… Read more » about Photo Of The Week: On The Origin Of Chickens
Lowri’s top tips for the start of term
There are so many things to think about when you first get to university. The most crucial time will be at the start of term when you have just arrived and likely aren’t too sure of your surroundings or who you should be spending time with. These are a few handy tips that you may… Read more » about Lowri’s top tips for the start of term
BU graduates celebrate work on Joss Stone’s new music video
LoveLove Films, which was founded and is managed by BU Graduate Georgina Hurcombe, are incredibly pleased to announce their latest music video, created for the multi platinum album selling soul singer-songwriter Joss Stone. The company is based in Bournemouth and five BU alumni from LoveLove Films, as well as Georgina herself, worked on the new video for… Read more » about BU graduates celebrate work on Joss Stone’s new music video
Research photo of the week: Landscape ecology and primatology
LEAP: Landscape Ecology and Primatology In our first ‘Photo of the Week’, we will be looking at research investigating the effects of human activity on the habitat of forest dwelling primates. The research is being led by BU’s Dr Amanda Korstjens and Professor Ross Hill. A primate needs to negotiate its way through the forest… Read more » about Research photo of the week: Landscape ecology and primatology