It should be noted that going out in Bournemouth is like putting on underwear – it’s essential. Whether you like to splash the cash or save your pennies, there is at least one bar or night out that is perfect for you. Almost every bar along ‘the strip’ (also known as Old Christchurch Road) has… Read more » about The Bournemouth Buzz
Time for a change
“I wish I had a delete button in my life. To delete some people, some memories, and some feelings.” I’m sure this phrase has more often than not run through most of your heads. To be fair, it has run through mine more times than I am willing to admit. In the last 27.5 years… Read more » about Time for a change
What do you want to know?
Here’s what you’ve been asking the askBU team this week… 1. I’m interested in studying either your Film Production & Cinematography or Photography course, where would my studies be based? These courses are delivered at the Wiltshire College Salisbury, a BU Partner College. All aspects of your course from teaching, accommodation and student life will… Read more » about What do you want to know?
Why I gave up working for myself to go to university
When someone suggested I go to university at the age of 24, I thought they were crazy – I surely wouldn’t get accepted in to uni at my age! But after visiting the Bournemouth University website and reading about the interesting courses on offer, I decided to find out if it was actually an option… Read more » about Why I gave up working for myself to go to university
Reasons to choose BU
Employment rates As much as going to uni is fun, the real reason us students spend our time and money studying is so that we can get on the career ladder. When I was nearing graduation from my undergrad degree at BU the worldwide financial crisis had already reared its ugly head, but my BA… Read more » about Reasons to choose BU
Waiting for your application response
You’ve picked BU as one of your favourite universities and you’ve applied for your chosen course. What next? Waiting for your application response from UCAS can be daunting and very nerve racking and all that’s on your mind is whether or not your application was good enough to be accepted. However, remembering that hundreds or… Read more » about Waiting for your application response
From Bournemouth to Westminster
Nicky Woodhouse (BA Media Production, 1997-2000) tells us about how her degree at BU led her around the world, from Bournemouth to Afghanistan with David Cameron and back to the UK, where she now runs her own production company, Woodhouse T.V. I always wanted to work in telly. Growing up through the 80s and 90s I… Read more » about From Bournemouth to Westminster
BAFTA Q&A: Interstellar winner Andy Lockley
Andy Lockley graduated from Bournemouth University in 2000 and his career has gone from strength to strength ever since. Andy works at visual effects house Double Negative where he has worked on films like The Dark Knight, Hot Fuzz and the Harry Potter franchise. Andy was on stage at the Oscar’s in 2012 accepting the Best… Read more » about BAFTA Q&A: Interstellar winner Andy Lockley
Work hard, play harder: my Sport Scholarship
BU Sports Scholarships are available to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Phil Smith, a postgraduate student, tells us his scholarship story… It’s never an easy process choosing which university to attend, and I’m still not sure whether basing your decision mostly around sports helps ease the process or makes it harder. While it helps to… Read more » about Work hard, play harder: my Sport Scholarship
Work hard, play harder: my Sport Scholarship
It’s never an easy process choosing which university to attend, and I’m still not sure whether basing your decision mostly around sports helps ease the process or makes it harder. While it helps to narrow down the options, it also adds another element which has to be factored into all decisions. Thinking back to January… Read more » about Work hard, play harder: my Sport Scholarship
BU graduates celebrate Interstellar BAFTA
A number of Bournemouth University graduates are celebrating after being recognised for their visual effects work on the film Interstellar. Interstellar won the Special Visual Effects BAFTA at the 2015 Awards ceremony, with BU graduate Andy Lockley and one of BU’s honorary doctorates, Paul Franklin, invited on stage to pick up the award. Lockley and… Read more » about BU graduates celebrate Interstellar BAFTA
BU graduates celebrate Interstellar BAFTA
A number of Bournemouth University graduates are celebrating after being recognised for their visual effects work on the film Interstellar. Interstellar won the Special Visual Effects BAFTA at the 2015 Awards ceremony, with BU graduate Andy Lockley and one of BU’s honorary doctorates, Paul Franklin, invited on stage to pick up the award. Lockley and… Read more » about BU graduates celebrate Interstellar BAFTA
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