Student & Graduate Stories

Why I returned to BU for my postgrad degree

25 January 2019

We always love hearing why our graduates choose to return to BU for their Master’s. We asked Daniel some questions – read his story below. What was your main reason for studying a postgraduate qualification? It was always something I wanted to do and because of the returning discount I was swayed to do it… Read more » about Why I returned to BU for my postgrad degree

From London to Bournemouth

22 January 2019

Bournemouth is a fantastic area for a student to live. There is a young yet calm vibe to the town, which I think helps new students to feel more comfortable meeting new people and living away from home. Whenever somebody asks me what my favourite thing is about Bournemouth, I struggle to answer because there are… Read more » about From London to Bournemouth

BU was the only Cyber Security uni for me

15 January 2019

Many of our graduates decide to return to BU to study a Master’s degree. Each has their own reasons. Hear why Jovana decided to stay at BU after completing her undergraduate degree in Psychology. What was your main reason for studying a postgraduate qualification? Better job prospects. Why did you decide to stay at/return to… Read more » about BU was the only Cyber Security uni for me

Spice up your student meal (or life)!

2 January 2019

Newly recruited student vlogger Julius is here to share his Spaghetti with tomato sauce and tuna recipe. When you’re a student, cooking meals that cost under £2 for two portions has got to be a winner!

How ResLifeBU supports you

30 December 2018

The concept of ResLifeBU was very alien and unheard to me before I moved into a BU accommodation hall. A team run and managed by students and staff to ensure quality social and mental well-being for those staying at halls, is ResLifeBU summed up in a sentence. This blog is to do ResLifeBU justice beyond… Read more » about How ResLifeBU supports you

BU archaeologists discover more about prehistoric life in Dorset’s Iron Age ‘Duropolis’

6 July 2016

Excavations of a prehistoric town in rural Dorset – the largest unenclosed settlement yet uncovered in the UK – have revealed more about the extent of the Iron Age occupation and the people who lived there. Bournemouth University (BU) archaeologists are investigating the site in Winterborne Kingston – dubbed ‘Duropolis’, after the local Iron Age… Read more » about BU archaeologists discover more about prehistoric life in Dorset’s Iron Age ‘Duropolis’