2020 – the challenging yet rewarding year for the student nurse

This is a guest blog by Daniel Fry, a recent graduate of BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing. 2020 was a challenging year for the entire globe but especially tricky for us as third year nursing students completing academic studies, including placements, and entering clinical practice as registered nurses. The effect of a national lockdown meant no… Read more » about 2020 – the challenging yet rewarding year for the student nurse

Computing at BU – my first two years so far…

So…you’re interested in computing? Me too! I started my Computing course back in 2019, so I’m well into my second year now. I’ll try to give you some background about what it is actually like so far. I am doing the BSc (Hons) Computing course. There are a lot of computing courses to choose from,… Read more » about Computing at BU – my first two years so far…

How cold water swimming improves my wellbeing

This is a guest blog by Louise Rowley, currently studying BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing at Bournemouth University. As I stood on the beach feeling the cold air, I had a feeling of fight or flight. The notion that I knew that the water will be cold and will affect me even shock me made me… Read more » about How cold water swimming improves my wellbeing

My journey as a mature student nurse

This is a guest blog by Louise Rowley, currently studying BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing at Bournemouth University. Before becoming a student nurse, I worked as a healthcare assistant on a hospital ward. While working, I regularly met BU students. They spoke highly of the course and they encouraged me to apply. I often thought about… Read more » about My journey as a mature student nurse

My undergraduate to postgraduate journey at BU

This is a guest blog written by BU graduate Vicki who studied at BU for her  BSc (Hons) in Nutrition and decided to stay here for her postgraduate degree in MSc Nutrition and Behaviour as well. Why did I choose BU again? The nutrition team A big part of my decision was based on the… Read more » about My undergraduate to postgraduate journey at BU

My time with Nerve Media

At Bournemouth University we have Nerve Media, a society that is a student ran media network. There is Nerve Radio, Nerve Magazine, Nerve Podcasts, Nerve Sport, Nerve News and Nerve Now. Each one providing different experience and opportunities. I personally have been part of Nerve Radio and Nerve Magazine in different roles. Nerve Radio My… Read more » about My time with Nerve Media

My involvement with Fresher Publishing Press

Fresher Publishing is a small publishing press, established at Bournemouth University, nurturing talent of the future and supporting writers from across Dorset and beyond. The team is made up of staff, students and a supportive executive board which includes publishing consultant Ed Peppitt, Picador Editor Ansa Khan Khattak and literary agent Sophie Scard. The Bournemouth… Read more » about My involvement with Fresher Publishing Press

Five reasons to study BSc (Hons) Nutrition at Bournemouth University

Hear from the course lead Reena Vijayakumaran with the Nutrition team’s top reasons to study BSc (Hons) Nutrition at BU! High student satisfaction With 100% overall student satisfaction in the latest National Student Survey (NSS), our course is also accredited by the Association for Nutrition and includes units that combine the social, behavioural and lifestyle… Read more » about Five reasons to study BSc (Hons) Nutrition at Bournemouth University

How John’s dedication helped him start his career at JPMorgan

This is a guest blog post from John Nana about his placement experience whilst studying one of our postgraduate courses in Computing & Informatics. Utilise every opportunity. Break barriers. Have fun. Those were the words running through my mind during the international commencement ceremony for postgraduate students at Bournemouth University. My name is John Nana… Read more » about How John’s dedication helped him start his career at JPMorgan

Read about James’ experience at the JP Morgan coding event

This is a guest blog by James Leaver, who is studying BSc (Hons) Data Science & Analytics. In June 2021, I will begin JPMorgan’s 50-week Software Engineering internship program at their Bournemouth campus. This is in large part due to my experience at their Code For Good event – the topic of this blog post…. Read more » about Read about James’ experience at the JP Morgan coding event

My proud moments as a qualified Midwife

This is a guest blog by Jessica Correia, who has recently graduated from our BSc (Hons) Midwifery. 2020…. what a year to qualify as a health professional. With the global pandemic causing chaos within the health service and staffing levels reduced, I was drafted in alongside my 3rd year colleagues to clinical practice a few… Read more » about My proud moments as a qualified Midwife

From Rome to Bournemouth – how BU helped build my career with Siemens

This is a guest blog by Jonathan Faraoni, our BSc (Hons) Computing graduate, and currently studying MSc Internet of Things at Bournemouth University. My story begins in 2015 when at the age of 19 years old I decided to move abroad for my studies and pursue a bachelor’s degree in science and technology. After many… Read more » about From Rome to Bournemouth – how BU helped build my career with Siemens