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BU graduates celebrate Interstellar BAFTA

February 9, 2015

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

February 8, 2015

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

My scriptwriting journey so far…

February 6, 2015

Before starting my Scriptwriting MA I worked at Gothenburg Film Studios. I always knew I wanted to be a scriptwriter and decided to enrol on the Master’s in Scriptwriting at Bournemouth University. During the Master’s itself, I wrote numerous scripts that were made by the Media School. I also met a Director, for whom I wrote many scripts…. Read more » about My scriptwriting journey so far…

Why I love Archaeology at BU

February 5, 2015

I’m well into my 3rd year studying Archaeology and I am loving it. Studying BSc Archaeology at BU has been great fun and provided me with lots of opportunities from learning in the classroom to more hands on experiences with field trips and placements. Visits have included trips to see nearby sites such as Badbury… Read more » about Why I love Archaeology at BU

Why I chose to do a Master’s

February 5, 2015

I wanted to do my undergraduate degree in Maritime Archaeology – only offered at Bournemouth. However, the year before I applied was the last year they offered it and I was left thinking, ‘what am I going to do now?!’ After researching, I discovered that at that time, three universities in the country offered a… Read more » about Why I chose to do a Master’s

What have you been asking this week?

February 4, 2015

The askBU team has been busy again this week! Here are the top 5 questions you’ve been asking. 1. I’ve been offered a place for Business Studies, I applied for Business Studies with Marketing – is this right? Yes, please don’t worry. Our Business Studies courses all have the same first year as they are… Read more » about What have you been asking this week?

Make the most of your placement – tips from BU Nursing students

February 4, 2015

Final year nursing students at BU recently contributed to a doctoral study about learning on practice placements. Amanda Alexander, Joanne Hewitt, Teresa Pearce, Elinor Suter and Clare Taylor then shared their top tips with Nursing Standard magazine to help new nursing students make the most of their placement experience. Whether you’re a nursing student or… Read more » about Make the most of your placement – tips from BU Nursing students

Making the most of student discounts

February 3, 2015

It’s an unfortunate stereotype that students often live on baked beans, instant noodles and tap water, but it’s often not far from the truth. So it’s a silver lining to hear about all the various wonderful student discounts out there that help to make being a student a little less grubby and a little more… Read more » about Making the most of student discounts

From BU to China

February 3, 2015

BU graduate Tim Hung talks about how a BSc (Hons) in Sports Management (Golf) has helped him get his dream job… Having recently graduated from BU in Golf Management, I find myself back where I was during my 3rd year placement, ready to kick-start my career. During my placement year at BU, I was lucky enough to… Read more » about From BU to China

Selfies from the stratosphere: BU student starts space probe company

February 2, 2015

A BU Business student has created a space probe company that has taken selfies in the stratosphere. BA (Hons) Business Studies with Enterprise student Sam Harrison has set up the company, which sends probes up into space to conduct research and provide experimental marketing for businesses. Sam, who is currently on placement with a software… Read more » about Selfies from the stratosphere: BU student starts space probe company

How did I get a year’s free tuition?

January 30, 2015

Applying for the BU Vice-Chancellor’s Most Promising Female STEM Applicant scholarship was the best decision I made before coming to Bournemouth University. I’ve never been that type of person who always wants to get themselves out there, and I definitely didn’t want to talk or write about myself where it wasn’t absolutely necessary and I… Read more » about How did I get a year’s free tuition?

Time to get sporty!

January 30, 2015

January – the month famous for making resolutions to eat better and get fit. But exercise is for life, not just for January, so read on… Bournemouth University’s Sports Department (sportBU) offers fantastic facilities for everyone, whether you have Olympic aspirations or you just want to get a bit fitter. From group fitness classes to… Read more » about Time to get sporty!