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How studying Ecology and Wildlife Conservation at BU took me to work at North Bali Conservation

I chose to study BSc (Hons) Ecology & Wildlife and Conservation at Bournemouth University as I found the course to be an excellent broad overview of many topics surrounding environmentalism and conservation. It offers knowledge in a range of fields that will allow you to narrow your focus of study on a niche area that… Read more » about How studying Ecology and Wildlife Conservation at BU took me to work at North Bali Conservation

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My favourite assignment as a BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation student

Ever wondered what we get up to on the BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation course at BU? In this vlog, I talk about my favourite assignment which involved attending a practice crime scene! It was super practical and I loved it. I hope this vlog excites you to study the BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation course at… Read more » about My favourite assignment as a BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation student

Students in hazmat suits in a forest at a practice crime scene

Studying Forensic Investigation as a mature student

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

Generational Equity and Sustainable Environment: a Common Goal for All.

Taken for Granted The world’s natural resources are fast depleting; globally, human beings are using them faster than they can naturally replenish themselves and we are not also replacing or replanting as much as we take or at the pace we explore where possible. For instance, reports have emerged that the fashion industry is not… Read more » about Generational Equity and Sustainable Environment: a Common Goal for All.

Love your (e)-library: making the most of BU’s online library services

Access to essential university facilities such as the library was definitely one of the biggest things that affected my studies when we entered the first lockdown in March 2020. Gone were the days where I could head to the peaceful and warm library with stable Wi-Fi access and printing services to knock out an assignment…. Read more » about Love your (e)-library: making the most of BU’s online library services

From Bournemouth to Bali: Zach’s prize-winning placement

Last year, BSc (Hons) Environmental Science student Zach Boakes wrote a blog piece about his placement year co-founding volunteering organisation North Bali Reef Conservation. Now he has been awarded the BU Placement Prize for his achievements, he is back with an update on how it is all going.  My sandwich placement was spent at North… Read more » about From Bournemouth to Bali: Zach’s prize-winning placement

Earth Day

COVID-19 has changed our lives, from how we work to how we interact with each other and everything in between. In the midst of these uncertain times however remains annual Earth Day happening on the 22nd of April, uniting millions around the globe to inspire action against climate change and environmental damage. Earth Day 2020… Read more » about Earth Day

Why study BSc (Hons) Geography at BU

Choosing a subject to study at university can be difficult, especially as this is going to be the main thing you spend at least 80% of your time on for the next three or four years. When making this choice I personally got pretty confused as even if you have narrowed down the universities you… Read more » about Why study BSc (Hons) Geography at BU

Emily’s experience from BU student to graduate at GlaxoSmithKline

Emily Dalton graduated from BU in 2018 with a BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences degree and is now in her second year of a graduate scheme with GlaxoSmithKline. Read her guest blog post to hear all about her experiences at BU and beyond! Before coming to BU, I was pretty sure that I wanted to end… Read more » about Emily’s experience from BU student to graduate at GlaxoSmithKline

From BU student to Assistant Meteorologist – graduate Becky tells us of her experiences

Guest blogger Becky Fowell is a BSc (Hons) Geography graduate who has gone from BU student to Assistant Meteorologist. Take a read of her blog to see how being a student here continues to help with her career path – even after graduation! For me, university seemed like the next step for someone who enjoyed… Read more » about From BU student to Assistant Meteorologist – graduate Becky tells us of her experiences