A growing team of BU graduates, placement students and volunteers are providing vital services to people across the region with Citizens Advice. A close working relationship between BU and Citizens Advice Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, is building a pipeline of talent that is helping the charity to support hundreds of people every month. The service,… Read more » about BU graduates and students supporting communities across BCP
Nikhil Thapar’s journey is a compelling story of ambition, global learning, and purpose-driven leadership. A graduate of Bournemouth University’s MSc Sport Management programme, Nikhil chose his academic path with clear intent—to gain not only a world-class education but also practical insight into the evolving sports industry. Choosing BU was a strategic decision. Its globally accredited… Read more » about From Vision to Victory: Nikhil Thapar’s Journey in Transforming Indian Football
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
Tom Mead is a Bournemouth University graduate whose creative career reflects both the unpredictability and the rewards of pursuing a distinctive artistic voice. Graduating in 2007 with a BA (Hons) in Animation Production, Tom was drawn to BU for its unique commitment at the time to hand-drawn animation. His early experiences in the department proved… Read more » about From hand-drawn roots to global recognition: Tom Mead’s creative journey
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
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
A placement year at an oil refinery was the start of a 25-year global career in energy management for business studies graduate Matt Tucker. Matt graduated from Bournemouth University in 2000 and is now Head of Global Crude Trading at ExxonMobil, which still runs the Fawley refinery in Hampshire where Matt got his first taste… Read more » about Meet BU graduate Matt Tucker – Head of Global Crude Trading at ExxonMobil
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
When I first arrived in Bournemouth, suitcase in hand and the sea breeze rolling across campus, I had no idea just how transformative my time at Bournemouth University would be. I chose BU partly for its unique blend of academic excellence and coastal calm, but what I discovered here went far beyond a scenic place… Read more » about From Coastline to Career Clarity: A BU Graduate’s Journey of Discovery
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
Bournemouth University graduates are behind some of the biggest films in the running for this year’s Academy Awards. Graduates from the National Centre for Computer Animation and Media School have contributed to all five films nominated in the Best Visual Effects category and at least four of the titles nominated in the Best Picture category, including Hamnet,… Read more » about Meet the BU graduates behind this year’s Oscar-nominated films
A journey through BU’s transformation Mark Roberts began his studies when the institution was still the Dorset Institute, experiencing its transition to Bournemouth Polytechnic and finally Bournemouth University. Drawn by BU’s strong reputation for industry‑aligned education, he chose Information Systems Management for its blend of technology and leadership—equipping him for the increasing importance of technology… Read more » about Graduate Story: Mark Roberts – BSc (Hons) Information Systems Management, 1993
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