It’s been another busy week for the askBU team. You’ve been asking all sorts of questions, from asking about our Open Days to finding out about scholarships. Here are some answers to your top questions… I’m interested in studying a foundation course at BU, can you help? We offer a range of foundation degrees,… Read more » about Your top questions
Photo Of The Week: On The Origin Of Chickens
On the Origin of Chickens: Piecing Together the Evidence. In our next ‘Photo of the week’, we are looking at research investigating the origins, dispersal and impact of the domestic chicken in relation to the environment. The research is being led by BU’s Jacqueline Pitt. With a near global distribution, the chicken is the most… Read more » about Photo Of The Week: On The Origin Of Chickens
Freshers’ halls guide: Cranborne House
My name is Charlie and I am just about to go into my second year of studying multimedia journalism – I lived in the party central that is Cranborne House. Why did I choose Cranborne? It’s the home away from home. When I came to Bournemouth university open day, the accommodation I was shown was… Read more » about Freshers’ halls guide: Cranborne House
Lowri’s top tips for the start of term
There are so many things to think about when you first get to university. The most crucial time will be at the start of term when you have just arrived and likely aren’t too sure of your surroundings or who you should be spending time with. These are a few handy tips that you may… Read more » about Lowri’s top tips for the start of term
How to keep fit when you’re at uni
University is an exhilarating experience. You get to have so much independence, make all your own decisions and don’t have to answer to anyone’s rules (well not really). But with all this new found independence comes responsibility. You have to get yourself up in the morning, make your own food and make sure you stay… Read more » about How to keep fit when you’re at uni
Freshers’ halls guide: Lyme Regis House
My name is Jessica Foster and I am just about to go into my final year of studying multimedia journalism, in my first year I lived in Lyme Regis House. I chose Lyme Regis House as my accommodation block as it is one of the cheaper halls and it had the reputation of being lively,… Read more » about Freshers’ halls guide: Lyme Regis House
BU graduates celebrate work on Joss Stone’s new music video
LoveLove Films, which was founded and is managed by BU Graduate Georgina Hurcombe, are incredibly pleased to announce their latest music video, created for the multi platinum album selling soul singer-songwriter Joss Stone. The company is based in Bournemouth and five BU alumni from LoveLove Films, as well as Georgina herself, worked on the new video for… Read more » about BU graduates celebrate work on Joss Stone’s new music video
My year abroad in Germany
BSc (Hons) Sports Management (Golf) student Kasia Selwent was one out of three BU Sport & Physical Activity Level I students to benefit from the wonderful study opportunity at our German partner university SRH Heidelberg in 2014/15. She will even be back in late 2015 to work at the Solheim Cup, a very significant international golf… Read more » about My year abroad in Germany
State of Play talks BAFTA, BU and building games out of paper
We were #BUproud to learn in April that three of our Interactive Media Production graduates had been awarded the BAFTA for Artistic Achievement at the British Academy Game Awards for their game Lumino City. We were lucky enough to be able to sit down with Luke, Katherine and Daniel and discuss what winning felt like,… Read more » about State of Play talks BAFTA, BU and building games out of paper
Research photo of the week: Landscape ecology and primatology
LEAP: Landscape Ecology and Primatology In our first ‘Photo of the Week’, we will be looking at research investigating the effects of human activity on the habitat of forest dwelling primates. The research is being led by BU’s Dr Amanda Korstjens and Professor Ross Hill. A primate needs to negotiate its way through the forest… Read more » about Research photo of the week: Landscape ecology and primatology
Steph’s story: If you don’t like drinking/clubbing
If you don’t like clubbing or drinking, then Steph’s here to tell you you’re not alone!
My journey from China to BU
Now that Suyan has finished her year studying MSc International Hospitality and Tourism Management, she looks back at what it was like to travel half way around the world to join BU. Travel and BU airport transfer Two years ago, after a 13-hour flight, I managed to get to London Heathrow Airport. I got picked… Read more » about My journey from China to BU
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