Liesa is a final year BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing student. She took the opportunity to visit Tanzania as part of a 4 week international placement and answered a few questions to tell us about her experiences both on placement and studying Adult Nursing at Bournemouth University. 1. Tell us a bit about yourself and the… Read more » about A mature student’s perspective on Adult Nursing and international placements
Choosing my postgraduate degree
Hi, my name is Patty and I’m currently studying the MSc Computer Animation & Visual Effects at Bournemouth University. My transition to a Masters degree from Undergraduate study – my reason to study for a Masters degree. I really enjoyed doing my BA in Computer Animation Art & Design at BU. I had a great… Read more » about Choosing my postgraduate degree
The History of Lunar New Year
As an Indian student living in the UK, I have always been fascinated by the rich cultural traditions and customs of other countries. The Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival, is one such tradition that has always caught my attention. The Lunar New Year is based on the… Read more » about The History of Lunar New Year
BU Halls and other accommodation options – what’s the difference
One of the most crucial considerations when relocating for college is where you will live when you envision yourself settling down. There are several significant distinctions between living in Bournemouth University (BU) halls and renting a private home, which are frequently the top options you are provided. What is the overall difference? Some of the… Read more » about BU Halls and other accommodation options – what’s the difference
How I became TIGA’s Graduate of the Year
Pratiksha is a BSc (Hons) Games Design graduate and was named by TIGA, the trade association representing the video games industry, as Graduate of the Year. In her guest blog she tells us how she’s found studying at BU, what it’s like to be a woman in the video games industry and what it was… Read more » about How I became TIGA’s Graduate of the Year
#LEleadership 2023: Business conference at Bournemouth University
Embarking on the journey of Management with Business Analytics at Bournemouth University has been nothing short of an adventure sprinkled with learning, growth, and, dare I say, a few thrilling surprises! The course has been an incredible blend of intellectual prowess, practical insights, and those golden nuggets of transferable skills that make every assignment feel… Read more » about #LEleadership 2023: Business conference at Bournemouth University
The benefits of SportBU as a student
Are you interested in sports and fitness? At Bournemouth University we have some fantastic offers that will keep you healthy and well through our sports BU membership. Situated on Talbot Campus we have the Training Zone, Rees Suite High Performance Gym, two fitness studios and a Sports Hall. Our facilities are open from 7.15pm-10.30pm Monday… Read more » about The benefits of SportBU as a student
What facilities you have access to as a BA (Hons) Media Production student
At BU, we have a vast range of facilities in every aspect of production and post-production at your disposal for your projects. From Sound Mixing and Editing, to Cameras and even a cinema room, in this blog, I will be showing you around the amazing facilities that BU has to offer! After Pre-Production, where you… Read more » about What facilities you have access to as a BA (Hons) Media Production student
Why I loved EDfest, the Business School’s Experience & Development festival
This is a guest blog by BU student Sarah Clark about her experience of attending the Business School’s annual Experience & Development festival – EDfest. As my intuition grows, I’m increasingly getting drawn to attend certain events or talks – but little did I know just what an enormous impact EDfest would have on helping… Read more » about Why I loved EDfest, the Business School’s Experience & Development festival
A placement on the Falklands Islands looking after penguins
This guest blog is from Hannah, a final year BSc (Hons) Ecology and Wildlife Conservation student. She tells us about her time spent on placement working in the Falklands Islands on a conservation project. I’m from North Wales, I started studying BSc (Hons) Ecology and Wildlife Conservation at BU when I was 22 after spending… Read more » about A placement on the Falklands Islands looking after penguins
What is a Student Ambassador and why would you want to be one?
I have been a BU Student Ambassador since I started my nursing degree at Bournemouth University in 2020. There are so many different roles and opportunities available that fit around your study and the pay is of course a great help when you are a student. You will get paid training most of which is… Read more » about What is a Student Ambassador and why would you want to be one?
My experience of taking part in ECHO in Action
BU hosted the European Network of Cybersecurity Centres and Competence Hub for Innovation and Operations (ECHO) for a series of events to demonstrate ECHO’s assets and show partners and stakeholders what Bournemouth University has to offer. Computing and Informatics students were able to take part practical exercises, networking events and visits to local IT businesses…. Read more » about My experience of taking part in ECHO in Action