BU Business Studies graduate wins prize from Condor Ferries

A recent BA (Hons) Business Studies with Finance graduate has received a student prize from Condor Ferries for the best assignment looking into greenhouse gases. Christina, who collected her £500 award at her graduation ceremony in November, received the prize for her assignment looking into the measuring and reporting of greenhouse gases. She said: “The assignment… Read more » about BU Business Studies graduate wins prize from Condor Ferries

My Graduation Day

Olivia Elkins, BA (Hons) Business and Management (Top-up) graduate gives her take on the big day… It’s strange to think that the place I first learnt to swim at the age of four would become the very building where I’d take my first steps as a BU graduate. I started my day by collecting my gown… Read more » about My Graduation Day

Tweet the Tree

The 20ft Christmas Tree in the Atrium on Talbot Campus is hard to miss – but now you can decide the colour of the lights, and win yourself some prizes in the process. So join in with us, have some Christmas fun and enjoy our interactive Christmas Tree! The rules: Simply answer the question ‘What makes… Read more » about Tweet the Tree

The BU Academic Excellence Scholarship

I’m going to be talking about the BU Academic Excellence Scholarship. It’s a scholarship worth £1,500 that’s given out to all students who achieve ABB or above at A-level or Distinction, Distinction, Merit or above in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. (As always, do check the terms and conditions!) There’s an unlimited amount of scholarships… Read more » about The BU Academic Excellence Scholarship

That extra something on your CV

James Lee has some tips on how you can enhance your career prospects and build your CV… Having been there, done that and got the (Undergraduate) Degree, I feel suitably qualified to highlight the importance of not just developing yourself academically while at University, but also taking advantage of the extra-curricular opportunities too. With competition… Read more » about That extra something on your CV

BU’s National Centre for Computer Animation Features in the Telegraph

Bournemouth University’s National Centre for Computer Animation has received press recognition helping to design an amazing piece of new technology. Dr Leigh McLoughlin and Professor Alexander Pasko featured in the Telegraph for helping to bring the SHIVA (Sculpture for Health-care: Interaction and Visual Art in 3D) Project to life. This new equipment allows disabled students… Read more » about BU’s National Centre for Computer Animation Features in the Telegraph

Journalism graduate wins prestigious award for best radio feature

A recent BU journalism graduate has won a major award from the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC). Jodie Packwood, who graduated from the BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism degree course this year, won the award for Best Radio News Feature 2014 at a ceremony in Birmingham. Two other Bournemouth University graduates – former BA student Hollie… Read more » about Journalism graduate wins prestigious award for best radio feature

Why I chose BU

When it comes to selecting a university, it’s never an easy decision to make. You’ve finally got yourself prepared for those difficult A-levels and now you’re being asked to think even further into your future – you’re still not even sure whether your English skills trump your Science skills! Having to choose just one subject… Read more » about Why I chose BU