Winning the Manager of the year award

From Bournemouth to the World: Karsten Angelkotter’s Global Hospitality Journey

For Karsten Angelkotter, choosing to study BSc (Hons) Hospitality Business Development at Bournemouth University was the first step towards an extraordinary international career spanning hospitality, tourism, and business leadership. Drawn to BU’s outstanding reputation within the hospitality industry and its strong global connections, Karsten recognised that the university would provide the ideal foundation for a… Read more » about From Bournemouth to the World: Karsten Angelkotter’s Global Hospitality Journey

Meet Eldrin the Mycromancer: a graduate’s dark fantasy creation, just in time for Halloween

This Halloween, we’re shining a light (or maybe a flickering candle) on one of our favourite final projects from the MA 3D Computer Animation course: Roshan Radhakrishnan’s ‘The Mycromancer’, featuring Eldrin the Mycromancer, a hybrid human figure built with a realistic, unsettling edge.  Tell us about your final project.  For my final project, I chose… Read more » about Meet Eldrin the Mycromancer: a graduate’s dark fantasy creation, just in time for Halloween

A Summer In Ontario: Two Months as a Radio Host and Broadcast Journalist

Guest blog by Liberty Reeves, BA (Hons) Communication and Media graduate This summer was one of my best. Ever. After a drive, and a plane, and another plane, and a taxi, and then the next morning a walk and a bus, I made it to CJAM 99.1FM, a community radio station in Windsor, Ontario, Canada…. Read more » about A Summer In Ontario: Two Months as a Radio Host and Broadcast Journalist

Vanessa Susanto

Beyond the Degree: Vanessa’s Journey from Student to Tourism Professional

For Vanessa Susanto, pursuing an MSc in Tourism Management at Bournemouth University was not just the beginning of a new journey, but the beginning of the next chapter in one that was already taking shape. After studying Architecture in Indonesia and spending three years working as a business and management consultant, Vanessa discovered a growing… Read more » about Beyond the Degree: Vanessa’s Journey from Student to Tourism Professional

Caterina Boschi

Crossing Borders, Creating Opportunities: Caterina’s Journey into Global Travel Marketing

For Caterina Boschi, a passion for travel has always been about more than visiting new places. It has been about embracing new cultures, building connections, and creating opportunities. Originally from Italy, Caterina’s decision to move abroad independently and live in countries including Australia and the Netherlands inspired her ambition to build a career in the… Read more » about Crossing Borders, Creating Opportunities: Caterina’s Journey into Global Travel Marketing

Rachel Dickson

Green Economy graduate shaping sustainability at Aldi

After joining Aldi’s Area Manager Graduate Scheme in 2019, Rachel Dickson quickly built a successful retail management career. But alongside her professional progression, she had a growing ambition to deepen her understanding of sustainability – a passion that eventually led her to Bournemouth University’s online MSc Green Economy course. Today, Rachel is a National Buying… Read more » about Green Economy graduate shaping sustainability at Aldi

Carmen Valenzuela

Carmen valenzuela – Designing a More Sustainable Future

For Carmen Valenzuela Chapetón, studying the MSc Green Economy at Bournemouth University was about strengthening her existing career in design with deeper sustainability expertise. The programme’s practical focus, broad range of topics and flexible online format allowed her to continue running her businesses while developing a strong foundation in environmental management, policy and circular economy… Read more » about Carmen valenzuela – Designing a More Sustainable Future

Philip Peel

From Script to Screen: Phil Peel’s Decade-Long Journey to Independent Film Success

After graduating with an MA in Screenwriting from Bournemouth University in 2008, Phil Peel continued to pursue his passion for storytelling, building a career as an independent writer-director. Nearly two decades later, that commitment has culminated in the release of his latest feature thriller, Gone to Ground, a project that not only showcases his creative… Read more » about From Script to Screen: Phil Peel’s Decade-Long Journey to Independent Film Success

BU graduates, Jamie, Natalia and Charlotte, providing vital services to Citizens Advice

BU graduates and students supporting communities across BCP

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

From Vision to Victory: Nikhil Thapar’s Journey in Transforming Indian Football

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

Ciara and Sunny

BU graduates win top film prize at UK Young Lions Competition

  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… Read more » about BU graduates win top film prize at UK Young Lions Competition

Tom Mead

From hand-drawn roots to global recognition: Tom Mead’s creative journey

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