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Navigating the Vegan Scene: My Experience as a Vegan at Bournemouth University

Follow us on Instagram for more news and international student stories! As a vegan at Bournemouth University, I’ve found that being vegan on campus can be both rewarding and challenging. While plenty of vegan options are available, it can sometimes be difficult to navigate the food scene on campus, especially when eating out with non-vegan friends. In… Read more » about Navigating the Vegan Scene: My Experience as a Vegan at Bournemouth University

Darren Hughes

From a policing career to disaster management

In his guest blog, MSc Disaster Management student Darren Hughes discusses how his background in policing has provided him with opportunities within the field of disaster management and how the flexibility of the course has allowed him to continue working and balancing family life.  I have been in policing for 18 years in both Sussex… Read more » about From a policing career to disaster management

Student Erin smiles in front of a white backdrop, wearing a black tee. She wears minimal make up and her long hair is half tucked behind her shoulder.

Dedicated study spaces for MA students

Guest blogger Erin Pinnel returns to share her insights into the spaces she likes to study in whilst completing her MA in Scriptwriting. Bournemouth University was my first choice because it has so many postgraduate facilities and opportunities. On the Talbot campus where the Faculty of Media & Communications courses are taught, in the Tolpuddle… Read more » about Dedicated study spaces for MA students

Why BU?

Follow us on Instagram for more news and international student stories! You are probably contemplating attending Bournemouth University. Well, this is your sign to make BU your academic institute of choice and have the best years of your academic life. Still in doubt? no worries. Let me walk you through how I made my decision. Why did… Read more » about Why BU?

Navigating Your First Year of University: An International Student’s Journey

Follow us on Instagram for more news and international student stories! As an international student studying MSc in Management with Business Analytics at Bournemouth University in the UK, I vividly remember my first year of university. It was a rollercoaster of emotions, from excitement and anticipation to homesickness and uncertainty. In this blog post, I want to… Read more » about Navigating Your First Year of University: An International Student’s Journey

A Student’s Guide to Attending Lectures

Follow us on Instagram for more news and international student stories! As a student at Bournemouth University, attending lectures is a fundamental part of your academic experience. However, attending lectures can be challenging, particularly if you find it difficult to stay focused or take practical notes. In this post, we’ll provide you with some practical tips to… Read more » about A Student’s Guide to Attending Lectures

Student Esther poses in a bright green jumper on Talbot Campus

Esther’s experience of studying MA Media & Communication

Esther Sandra Mene is currently studying MA Media & Communication, this is her guest blog. I chose to study this degree because I have always been interested in media and communication, and I wanted to learn more about the theories and practices of this field. I also wanted to develop my skills in research, analysis,… Read more » about Esther’s experience of studying MA Media & Communication

Ene Adasen

Balancing family life with postgraduate study

In her guest blog, Ene Adasen, who is studying MSc Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship talks about how she has managed the challenges of postgraduate study alongside family life and how studying on this course has benefited her own business.  I remember feeling apprehensive when I first arrived at Bournemouth for the MSc Innovation Management &… Read more » about Balancing family life with postgraduate study

Sarah Clark

Attending the Dorset Mind’s industry day with the BU Graduate Skills Programme

This is a guest blog by Sarah Clark, MSc Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology student, who attended the Dorset Mind industry day, as part of the Graduate Skills Programme run by CareersBU.  Dorset Mind is a pioneering local charity working tirelessly to educate, challenge mental health stigma and inequality, and aid recovery by helping individuals grow in… Read more » about Attending the Dorset Mind’s industry day with the BU Graduate Skills Programme

Neda Asadfalsafizadeh

My exceptional academic journey at BU

Neda Asadfalsafizadeh is studying MSc Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship. In her guest blog she talks about why she chose to study at Bournemouth University and what she’s enjoyed about the course so far from the location near the beach to the range of units studied and the opportunities available to students.  I would like to… Read more » about My exceptional academic journey at BU