House hunting tips

Choosing a property can be a scary experience, especially if this is your first time away from home or you have to arrange things yourself. If you’re opting for a private let, here are a few useful tips for you to keep in mind that will take you through the whole process.     Choose… Read more » about House hunting tips

How BU helped secure my placement

My name is Suyan and I’m studying MSc International Hospitality and Tourism Management at Bournemouth University.  I have just completed my 40-week placement at one of the best seaside hotels in Bournemouth. I used the information on BU’s MyCareerHub to help search for job vacancies, guidance on CV writing and interview techniques.  I also made… Read more » about How BU helped secure my placement

How to beat stress

Studying can be stressful, particularly when we have exams looming or multiple deadlines piling up.  It’s important to look after yourself throughout these times to keep the negative effects of stress at bay.  That means making time for yourself no matter how much work you have to do; if you burn out you won’t be… Read more » about How to beat stress

BU Alumni find Product Design success: Mark and Luke’s story

We’re very #BUproud of two of our graduates, who are celebrating being featured in the Product Design journal “Develop3D” with their brand-new Freefly VR headset, designed specifically to bring virtual reality to the masses using smartphone technology. Mark Little and Luke Vos both graduated from the MSc Product Design course in 2008 and became close… Read more » about BU Alumni find Product Design success: Mark and Luke’s story

Tales of the tribes: animation to connect cultures

Tara Douglas, who is completing her Prof. Doctorate thesis at BU, shares the story of her fascinating research with us… The tribal population is just over 84 million or 8.2% of the total population of India.   Storytelling was acutely important for these Indigenous communities – it was a way that the young people learnt about their… Read more » about Tales of the tribes: animation to connect cultures