Olivia Cassar

A Career with Purpose: Olivia Cassar’s Journey into Occupational Therapy

For Olivia Cassar, choosing Bournemouth University (BU) was about finding a place where she could feel at home while pursuing a rewarding healthcare career. After attending an open day while at college, she was immediately impressed by the welcoming atmosphere, the organisation of the university, and the passion shown by the academic staff. Combined with… Read more » about A Career with Purpose: Olivia Cassar’s Journey into Occupational Therapy

Laura Songhurst

From Childhood Holidays to a Forensic Career: Laura Songhurst’s Path to Purpose

Laura Songhurst’s journey to Bournemouth University began long before she enrolled as a mature student. Having spent her childhood visiting Dorset, she had always felt a strong connection to the area. This familiarity became a key factor in her decision to study at BU, offering both comfort and confidence as she embarked on the next… Read more » about From Childhood Holidays to a Forensic Career: Laura Songhurst’s Path to Purpose

Kate Williams - A return to nursing

Rediscovering her Calling: Kate Williams’ journey back to nursing

Kate Williams completed her undergraduate degree in nursing from BU in 2008. Kate worked within health promotion before taking on a commissioning role. She returned to BU in 2022 to complete her return to nursing practice. “During my career, I’ve seen many sides to the health and care system, gained a Master’s in commissioning, and… Read more » about Rediscovering her Calling: Kate Williams’ journey back to nursing

Developing treatment for diabetes as a placement student

Guest blogger, Zayd Lakhi is a final year student studying BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science. During his placement year, he had the opportunity to work at Imperial College London on a project researching weight loss treatment for those with diabetes. Last year I joined a team as a laboratory technician for Imperial College London’s Investigative Medicine… Read more » about Developing treatment for diabetes as a placement student