A parent’s view of applying to uni

We all love reading Jessica Alexander’s blogs. Now Jess’s mum has kindly offered to share her story about what it’s like to support someone as they go through the uni application process. Helping your child through the university application process is exciting but not without its moments of tension. Thinking about it now, a few years… Read more » about A parent’s view of applying to uni

A Day in the Life of a Forensic Computing Student

I didn’t start my course as an expert, I worked hard. So remember that “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” You may be wondering what an unusual course this is, well you’re right. Forensic Computing and Security is a branch of digital forensic science connected to evidence found in computers… Read more » about A Day in the Life of a Forensic Computing Student

My graduation day

Three years. Three or more homes. Many lectures. More assignments than you can shake a stick at – let alone exams. One or two hangovers (cough), potentially a few library fines. The most amazing bunch of memories, a fuller than most friends list and a busy Twitter feed – and then uni is over. It’s a weird… Read more » about My graduation day

BU’s SHIVA Project wins Times Higher Education (THE) Award

A BU research project which enables schoolchildren with disabilities to take part in artistic activities has won the Outstanding Digital Innovation in Teaching or Research Award at the Times Higher Education (THE) annual ceremony. The SHIVA Project (Scuplture for Healthcare: Interaction and Visual Art in 3D) won the award at the THE Awards, one of the… Read more » about BU’s SHIVA Project wins Times Higher Education (THE) Award

Accounting, Finance and Economics students visit Budapest

A group of five BU accounting, finance and economics students were given an opportunity to visit the wonderful city of Budapest to take part in an Intensive Study Program (ISP). Organised by AFECA (an association of several European universities), the event brought together 70+ students to participate in case studies in the fields of accounting,… Read more » about Accounting, Finance and Economics students visit Budapest