Student & Graduate Stories

How to stop being a slave to our phones

20 May 2019

I often find myself in a constant state of procrastination, spending way too much time on my phone, and chances are you do too!!! It’s 2019 and not a moment goes by uncaptured by our phones. Banking/photos/messaging/calling/internet/emails/calculator/tv/ social media/dating apps/music, the list is endless! It has been proven that spending too much time on your… Read more » about How to stop being a slave to our phones

Ceci celebrates National Bike Week in Bournemouth

17 May 2019

Writing scripts and blazing trails at BU

16 May 2019

My name is Jenny and I’m a first year Scriptwriting student at Bournemouth University. In this blog I will talk about my experiences with this course and I hope you’ll enjoy. Why did I decide to study Scriptwriting at BU? I knew I wanted to study Scriptwriting because I love writing and I love watching… Read more » about Writing scripts and blazing trails at BU

My work placement as an ODP student

14 May 2019

Hi! I’m Maisie, a second year Operating Department Practice (ODP) student at BU. I have found the ODP course at BU just fantastic and I have really enjoyed all aspects of the course so far. I just wanted to give prospective students an idea of what life is like as an ODP student as it… Read more » about My work placement as an ODP student

My work placement as a Research Assistant for the Personality Disorders Service

13 May 2019

This is a guest blog by BSc (Hons) Psychology student Mia Pang. Every BU student is offered the opportunity to take up a placement to give them essential real-world experience. Mia tells InsideBU about her role working as a Research Assistant for the Personality Disorders Service in Exeter. I’m really keen to pursue a career… Read more » about My work placement as a Research Assistant for the Personality Disorders Service

BSc (Hons) Marketing – is this course for you?

13 May 2019

Second year student Tommy tells us what he loves about his marketing course and the facilities that he uses on campus. Could BSc (Hons) Marketing be the course for you at BU?

Take charge of your career path with CareersBU

9 May 2019

First insight on CareersBU You have probably heard that student opportunities and employability matter to Bournemouth University, and that’s true! The University offers a lot of help for you when it comes to your employability, future interviews and portfolios. As someone who had a practical insight on this topic, I would like to share my… Read more » about Take charge of your career path with CareersBU

Arrivals Advice: A Guide to the Beginning of Your University Journey

8 May 2019

Starting university is one of life’s big stepping stones. You are about to embark on a new and exciting chapter in your life and in my opinion this is something to prepare for in order to enjoy every moment of it! Going to Bournemouth University is the opportunity of a lifetime, and staff, other students… Read more » about Arrivals Advice: A Guide to the Beginning of Your University Journey

My experience at the AFECA conference

7 May 2019

This is a guest blog by Marcus Imir, a BA (Hons) Accounting and Taxation graduate. AFECA (Association deFormations Europeennesa la Compatibilite eta l’Audit ) is a five-day conference, hosted with lots of universities across Europe. Each day is unique, and themed on a different area of finance. The conference is hosted by a different university each year –… Read more » about My experience at the AFECA conference

The facilities around campus

6 May 2019

Walk around Talbot Campus with me as I show you all the go to facilities!

Come dance with BU

3 May 2019

Hi, my name’s Izzy and I am currently in my third year at Bournemouth University, studying Media and Communications. I have been a member of the dance society (BUDS) for the past 3 years which has opened up so many opportunities and really made my overall experience at BU. BUDS is one of SUBU’s biggest… Read more » about Come dance with BU

Why you should consider Forensic Science!

2 May 2019

Jess loves how varied her degree is. From chemistry, to law and practice to crime scene analysis there’s never a day that is the same. BU is renowned for the practical emphasis of these courses, providing plenty of experiences for students in the testing suites and labs as well as going out in the field!… Read more » about Why you should consider Forensic Science!