Student Blog

BU’s Academic Excellence Scholarship

December 30, 2015

Did you know that BU offers this amazing Academic Excellence Scholarship worth £1,500 for achieving exceptionally good results? It pays to try hard, literally! The word ‘scholarship’ sounds scary but honestly it’s not at all what it seems! The results seem high and impossible to reach, but who says you can’t aim high in life?… Read more » about BU’s Academic Excellence Scholarship

My first semester at BU

December 28, 2015

Wow! How that first term has flown by! It’s so hard to think that only a couple of months ago I was a nervous wreck, stressing over getting to all of my lectures on time and constantly getting lost – even walking into the wrong lecture a few times. Ok… the getting lost still happens… Read more » about My first semester at BU

Where to eat on Talbot Campus

December 27, 2015

Talbot campus is where I seem to be spending most of my time at the moment! With deadlines looming and projects well underway, I’m usually busy in the studios or in the library. Sometimes on days I’m feeling particularly organised I remember to pack a picnic in the mornings, but other days I seem to… Read more » about Where to eat on Talbot Campus

What extra help is available at BU?

December 23, 2015

My name is Amy Potts and I am a dyslexic. Dyslexia is, unfortunately, different for a lot of people. There are so many variations, to the point where it can be really hard to spot. I am not your “stereotypical” dyslexic. I don’t have trouble reading (although my spelling is atrocious), and I am pretty… Read more » about What extra help is available at BU?

Josephine’s story: My first semester at BU

December 22, 2015

Now that Josephine’s been at BU for a whole semester, she tells us what she’s loved, what’s been difficult, and how she’s feeling now that she’s back in Sweden.

An American in England

December 22, 2015

Before accepting my BU offer Despite wanting to live in England for most of my life, I only recently discovered that I have a passion for forensic anthropology, or, the study of human bones to assist in solving crimes. Therefore, Bournemouth University was more than a perfect fit. The MSc Forensic Anthropology program enticed me… Read more » about An American in England

Iakovos’s story: What I’ve learnt in my first semester

December 21, 2015

Now that Iakovos has been at BU for a whole semester, he tells us what he’s learnt so far…

Shopping in Bournemouth

December 21, 2015

Although Bournemouth town centre may not be one of the most paramount places to shop in the UK, it does offer all the essential stores for a spot of student shopping. The town centre itself is actually relatively large, with a variety of shops dotted at either end of the town, so regardless of where… Read more » about Shopping in Bournemouth

What’s great about MSc Marketing Management?

December 18, 2015

For those who are into marketing but don’t have much idea what exactly within it you would like to study, BU is going to give you a migraine with a variety of Marketing-related courses! We have Advertising, Media and Communication, Marketing Management, Events Marketing and the list goes on. I would say each course is… Read more » about What’s great about MSc Marketing Management?

Students compete in Project Management Challenge

December 18, 2015

For the eighth consecutive year, Business Studies Project Management students are competing in the Project Challenge organised by the Wessex branch of the Association for Project Management (APM). BU took three teams to present their project ideas to a panel of APM judges, along with teams from Southampton University and two teams of apprentices from… Read more » about Students compete in Project Management Challenge

Have yourself a merry Bournemouth Christmas

December 18, 2015

December is finally upon us and that means only one thing… Christmas! As this time of year is definitely my favourite, one of the perks of studying here in Bournemouth is their amazing annual Christmas market. Being a Christmas fanatic, naturally, I just had to check it out. The perfect opportunity was earlier this week… Read more » about Have yourself a merry Bournemouth Christmas

Jessica’s guided tour of Talbot Campus

December 16, 2015

Not everyone gets a chance to visit BU, so Jessica’s here to show you around Talbot Campus. There was too much to show you in just one vlog, so look out for more facilities vlogs in the future!