This is a guest blog written by Joyce, a 2nd year BA (Hons) Media Production student. Joyce recently attended a talk with BU graduate Will Stone. Here’s what she had to say about her experience. On Friday 31 March, BU graduate Will Stone was invited to come in to deliver a talk on Talbot Campus…. Read more » about Joyce’s key takeaways from BU graduate Will Stone’s visit
We spoke to Yaa Agyekumwaa Debra, studying BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy, about her experience of the course. Read on to hear her story. Being an occupational therapy (OT) student at BU has helped me increase my knowledge and everyday skills. The teaching staff know what they see in their students, and they help cultivate it… Read more » about What’s Occupational Therapy really like?
This is a guest blog written by final year BSc (Hons) Nutrition student, Sam. I was very fortunate to be selected for the Leatherhead Food Research summer placement scheme. Renowned by the UK food industry for high testing standards, the company was established over a century ago. The placement was in the ‘Cooking Instructions’ lab…. Read more » about My placement experience as a mature nutrition student
As an international student, my first year at Bournemouth University was a roller coaster ride filled with ups, downs, and a lot of hilarious moments. From navigating the campus to adjusting to the new culture, it was a challenging yet exciting experience. Unexpected Weather One of the first things that hit me was the weather…. Read more » about Looking Back and Moving Forward: A Reflective Journey of My First Year
Hey 👋 In this blog, I’ve identified the different places to eat on both campuses and highlighted the wide range of different veggie, vegan and halal options there are 😋 Talbot Campus: Talbot campus has Dylan’s bar which serves a wide range of food for student prices. When considering a veggie or vegan option, Dylan’s… Read more » about On-campus Vegan, Veggie and Halal food
Timetables. You either love them or hate them – whilst the majority of us know that the timetabling department aren’t purposely trying to ruin our lives (it can’t be an easy job creating a schedule for every course), it can be kind of annoying if you have an early morning AND late evening class with… Read more » about What to do in your spare time on campus
The likelihood that some aspects of your course will be more or less engaging than other aspects is high. Some modules may require more attention in order for it to ‘click’ in your head, so it’s important to always have a fresh mind when tackling these times. I’m a firm believer that your environment can… Read more » about Time to change your study spot
Thinking about or preparing to go to university with a health condition or disability can be a daunting. I have Type One Diabetes, and my biggest worry for going to university was how I would adapt to a new student lifestyle, and if there was support available at BU for me to access. I am… Read more » about Going to university with Type One Diabetes
In today’s interconnected world, more and more students are choosing to pursue their higher education in the UK, but are confused about how to apply to universities in the UK. UCAS – what is it? The UCAS form is an essential component of the application process for universities in the UK, and therefore it is essential… Read more » about UCAS Made Easy: A Quick Guide to UK University Applications
I am a first-year at BU studying BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing. There is a saying by Martin Luther King that goes, “you don’t have to see the whole staircase; just take the first step.” Here I am! I took the first step and became a student nurse. My first placement was in a rehabilitation… Read more » about My Adult Nursing placements story
Bournemouth University is well renowned for its tourism and hospitality courses. The MSc Tourism Management has affiliations with the following organisations: The United Nations World Tourism Organisation Tourism Management Institute (TMI) Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Tourism Society (TS) International Federation for Information Technologies in Travel and Tourism (IFITT) Association for Tourism in Higher… Read more » about BU Tourism and Hospitality Conference 2023
Studying an accredited course means your course has been approved by a professional body. Social Work is an accredited course because it has been accredited and regulated by Social Work England. It means that the course is up to date with current and relevant training d information for the sector and that the academic teaching… Read more » about Accredited degree: What does it mean for Social Work?
Meet the BU graduates behind this year’s Oscar-nominated films 
Graduate Story: Mark Roberts – BSc (Hons) Information Systems Management, 1993
Rediscovering her Calling: Kate Williams’ journey back to nursing
BAFTA Special Award for animation studio founded by BU graduates
From BU to AI Innovation: Graduate Andac Akpulat on Technology, Healthcare, and Finding Purpose
Graduate Story: Arda Kutsal – MSc International Management (2023)
Graduate Story: András Fasimon – Screenwriter and Development Producer
Entrepreneur and BU alumni Dan Brown shares his story of how he now runs his own marketing consultancy
Academy Award Sci-Tech wins for BU graduates
Yes, you can: My MSc Psychology experience abroad