3 female occupational therapy students are conducting a balance exercise with one sat holding a hoop in their hand.

Why I chose to study Occupational Therapy

This is a guest blog by Gabriella Maraschin, BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy student at Bournemouth University. During the course, I really enjoyed having external Occupational Therapists (OTs) come in and talk about their specific topic or specialty. Another highlight was external workshops which involved organisations coming in every so often to give practical skills sessions… Read more » about Why I chose to study Occupational Therapy

Student Alex Carey at the NATO event

My experience of a model NATO simulation event

This is a guest blog by Alex Carey, a second-year BA (Hons) History student, about his experience at the model NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) simulation event.  Scott Keefer, our unit leader made us aware of the NATO simulations being held in London. I’ve been interested in geopolitics and international relations for a long time… Read more » about My experience of a model NATO simulation event

Student Joyce on location filming as a part of her studies

Joyce’s key takeaways from BU graduate Will Stone’s visit

This is a guest blog written by Joyce, a 2nd year BA (Hons) Media Production student. Joyce recently attended a talk with BU graduate Will Stone. Here’s what she had to say about her experience.  On Friday 31 March, BU graduate Will Stone was invited to come in to deliver a talk on Talbot Campus…. Read more » about Joyce’s key takeaways from BU graduate Will Stone’s visit

My placement experience as a mature nutrition student

This is a guest blog written by final year BSc (Hons) Nutrition student,  Sam. I was very fortunate to be selected for the Leatherhead Food Research summer placement scheme. Renowned by the UK food industry for high testing standards, the company was established over a century ago. The placement was in the ‘Cooking Instructions’ lab…. Read more » about My placement experience as a mature nutrition student

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Time to change your study spot

The likelihood that some aspects of your course will be more or less engaging than other aspects is high. Some modules may require more attention in order for it to ‘click’ in your head, so it’s important to always have a fresh mind when tackling these times. I’m a firm believer that your environment can… Read more » about Time to change your study spot

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BU Tourism and Hospitality Conference 2023

Bournemouth University is well renowned for its tourism and hospitality courses. The MSc Tourism Management has affiliations with the following organisations: The United Nations World Tourism Organisation Tourism Management Institute (TMI) Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Tourism Society (TS) International Federation for Information Technologies in Travel and Tourism (IFITT) Association for Tourism in Higher… Read more » about BU Tourism and Hospitality Conference 2023

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Accredited degree: What does it mean for Social Work?

Studying an accredited course means your course has been approved by a professional body. Social Work is an accredited course because it has been accredited and regulated by Social Work England. It means that the course is up to date with current and relevant training d information for the sector and that the academic teaching… Read more » about Accredited degree: What does it mean for Social Work?

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Winning an award at the BISA model NATO simulation event

This is a guest blog written by Joshua Pitt, a third-year BA (Hons) Politics student. I recently attended the BISA (British International Studies Association) model NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) simulation, representing Canada, which was held at the Foreign Commonwealth and development office in Westminster. I got involved with this event after applying to be… Read more » about Winning an award at the BISA model NATO simulation event

My experience on the Student Leadership Programme

We spoke to Emma Young, studying BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy as a mature student, about being selected for the Council of Deans of Health’s Student Leadership Programme (150 Leaders) and how it has benefited her studies and career aspirations. Read on to find out more about Emma’s experience of the programme. Please explain a little… Read more » about My experience on the Student Leadership Programme