Ciara and Sunny

BU graduates win top film prize at UK Young Lions Competition

  Two Bournemouth University graduates will represent the UK at one of most prestigious competitions in advertising, after being named category winners at the UK Young Lions Competition 2026.Ciara Ferreira and Sunny Winter were announced as the winning duo in the Film category, earning them the opportunity to represent the UK at the Cannes Lions… Read more » about BU graduates win top film prize at UK Young Lions Competition

Halo Design Associates

Meet Jess – the BU graduate leading an award-winning marketing agency

A marketing agency led by a BU graduate has scooped two Bournemouth Business Awards for the second year running. Halo, run by Jess and husband Nick, has just been named Business of the Year as well as winner of the Business Innovation category at the awards for a second time. The wins come after the… Read more » about Meet Jess – the BU graduate leading an award-winning marketing agency

Meet the BU graduates behind this year’s Oscar-nominated films

Meet the BU graduates behind this year’s Oscar-nominated films  

Bournemouth University graduates are behind some of the biggest films in the running for this year’s Academy Awards.    Graduates from the National Centre for Computer Animation and Media School have contributed to all five films nominated in the Best Visual Effects category and at least four of the titles nominated in the Best Picture category, including Hamnet,… Read more » about Meet the BU graduates behind this year’s Oscar-nominated films  

András Dávid Fasimon. Credits for the photo go to Elena Chamberlain from Chimes Poetry Night.

Graduate Story: András Fasimon – Screenwriter and Development Producer

When I first applied to university, I knew I wanted to do something media‑related, but I wasn’t yet sure where I would fit. Bournemouth University’s BA Film course struck the perfect balance of theory and practice, offering the opportunities and space I needed to discover my direction. In fact, BU was first recommended to me… Read more » about Graduate Story: András Fasimon – Screenwriter and Development Producer

An Introduction to BA (Hons) Film at Bournemouth University

Are you interested in studying Film at Bournemouth University? Second year student Thomas Sutherland has an introduction to the course. I entered the BA (Hons) Film course with no prior experience in the field, which had me worried about whether I would be behind my classmates. However, after the introduction lecture and meeting the faculty… Read more » about An Introduction to BA (Hons) Film at Bournemouth University

The Student Radio Association Awards 2024

Supported by BBC Sounds and Global, the 2024 Student Radio Association Awards took place on November 19th at the O2 Arena in London. This annual event celebrates the outstanding achievements of students in the radio and audio community, bringing together hundreds of attendees from across the UK. It’s a chance to honour the incredible work… Read more » about The Student Radio Association Awards 2024

Course Stories: Film & TV Production

I studied BA (Hons) Television Production (now called BA (Hons) Film & TV Production. In this vlog I talk about my experience on the course and time at BU including my favourite memories, units she enjoyed and the facilities I used on the course.  

Why I chose BU!

Choosing Bournemouth University (BU) was a pivotal decision in my educational and career journey, driven by my desire to acquire a diverse skill set that would enhance both my degree in Media Production and my future career prospects. I sought a university that not only offered relevant academic modules but also provided a vibrant extracurricular… Read more » about Why I chose BU!

collage of two photos. Young women having a picnic at the beach. Young women at a Student Union fair, with a table of temporary tattoos.

Why I chose Bournemouth University

Choosing your university is about more than just what courses are on offer. You’re deciding where you’re going to spend the next three to four years, where you’re going to learn and grow and start a whole new life. Luckily for me, my decision to study at Bournemouth University wasn’t difficult, because I took everything… Read more » about Why I chose Bournemouth University

Day in my life writing my dissertation

Spend the day with me writing my dissertation

Hey guys, I’m Lily and in this vlog, I take you with me to write my dissertation as a TV Production student! A few real day in my life when studying as a final year at uni! I also talk through my dissertation topic which may be interesting to you if you’re considering TV Production… Read more » about Spend the day with me writing my dissertation