Student Blog

Lauren Jones in her graduation gown with Bournemouth Pier behind her

The life of a BU nutrition graduate

March 28, 2023

This is a guest blog from BU graduate Lauren Jones. Lauren shares her experience of studying BSc (Hons) Nutrition and her career path since graduating. Hi there to all of you, my name is Lauren. I recently graduated in 2022 from Bournemouth University with a BSc (Hons) Nutrition degree. I can’t believe the time has come… Read more » about The life of a BU nutrition graduate

Reasons I love studying Social Work at BU

March 24, 2023

This is a guest blog by current BA (Hons) Social Work student Shanley Bray. Hiya, my name’s Shanley and I’m currently in my final year of my Social Work degree. Social Work at Bournemouth University has been ranked within the top 5 over the past 3 years in the Guardian League Tables. Personally, after carrying… Read more » about Reasons I love studying Social Work at BU

Berlin landmarks and Film Festival participants and the words Berlin Film Festival

Join me on the BU Film Society’s Berlin Film Festival trip

March 23, 2023

The annual Berlin Film Festival trip is organised by the Film Society 🎥 Here’s what we got up to this year. It was an amazing trip and the Film Society does weekly screenings and has lots of socials to join in with and opportunities to meet like-minded people 🙂

Olivia standing in front of blue beach huts on Bournemouth beach wearing her graduation gown

Things I learnt studying BSc (Hons) Nutrition

March 8, 2023

This is a guest blog from BU graduate Olivia who shares her experience of studying BSc (Hons) Nutrition, her advice and what she’s been up to since graduating. Hi, I’m Olivia, and I graduated from the Nutrition degree at Bournemouth University in 2022. My time at BU taught me several lessons. Bournemouth is windy (really,… Read more » about Things I learnt studying BSc (Hons) Nutrition

My experience of studying a Nutrition degree at BU so far

March 6, 2023

This is guest blog by BU student Anita, studying BSc (Hons) Nutrition. I am Anita and I moved to the UK 20 years ago from Finland, wishing to improve my English and get work experience abroad. I have always been interested in nutrition and health, and after working with the elderly in health and social… Read more » about My experience of studying a Nutrition degree at BU so far

My experience of studying an Economics degree at BU

March 4, 2023

This is a guest blog by BA (Hons) Finance & Economics* student, Noah Ahwe. Bournemouth University has excelled in my expectations by providing me with real-life applications, assisting my academic progression, and developing my soft skills, which are highly important to graduate employers. What attracted me to Bournemouth University initially was the variety of courses… Read more » about My experience of studying an Economics degree at BU

An Aeroplane at the royal air force museum in North London

My placement at the Royal Air Force Museum

March 2, 2023

Emily Powell is currently in her placement year at the Royal Air Force Museum and studies History at BU, this is a guest blog post about her experience. Choosing a university is thought of as a notoriously difficult decision to make but for me, it came down to one question: where did I want my… Read more » about My placement at the Royal Air Force Museum

My take on the role of the Advertising industry in the Climate Crisis

February 27, 2023

This is a guest blog post written by MA Advertising student Manya Deora. I recently attended a panel discussion hosted by the Media and Communications department at Bournemouth University. The topics presented were discussing the advertising, marketing, and communications industries and if or how they are consciously or unconsciously fostering a culture of consumerism on… Read more » about My take on the role of the Advertising industry in the Climate Crisis

A group of men and women dressed in colourful clothing are standing on a pathway with trees around them and a green fence stands on the right hand side of the image. A male wearing an orange shirt to the left side of the image is holding a water bottle and a female wearing a green shirt to the right hand side of the image is holding a camera.

My placement experience in India

February 24, 2023

This is a guest blog by Velvet Johnson, who is studying BSc (Hons) Nutrition. Hi, I’m Velvet. I just turned 20 this summer and I’m currently in my third year studying a BSc in Nutrition at Bournemouth University. I chose to study here because the modules within the Nutrition Course looked varied and interesting and… Read more » about My placement experience in India

Studying Forensic Investigation as a mature student

February 18, 2023

In his guest blog, Stephen Sulpy, a BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation student talks about what it’s like to study as a mature student. Tell us a bit about yourself and the course you study I’m a 30 year old mature student with three children. I’m studying Forensic Investigation at BU. Prior to coming onto the… Read more » about Studying Forensic Investigation as a mature student

Emily at a charity gala during her internship year

Emily’s internship as a Digital Content Specialist

February 16, 2023

This is a guest blog written by Emily Davis, studying BA Hons) Marketing Communications with Advertising at Bournemouth University. Emily is currently completing a placement year at Stanley, Black and Decker as a Digital Content Specialist Intern. I work within the Digital & E-commerce team, reporting to the Social Media Manager for UK & ROI…. Read more » about Emily’s internship as a Digital Content Specialist

Are you looking to study Nutrition at BU?

February 15, 2023

After I finished my education back in India, I decided to put an end to studying and start making money. I did that for three years until I realised that, personally, for me, being a student is a lot more fun and rewarding than having to meet monthly targets. That’s when I looked out for… Read more » about Are you looking to study Nutrition at BU?