Student Blog

My sandwich placement at Airbus

October 12, 2015

I joined the PR course at BU as an international student from Lithuania eager to make the most of the opportunities that a degree in the UK offers. During my placement year I was lucky enough to work as the Internal Communication and Community Engagement Intern at Airbus in the UK. My role included anything… Read more » about My sandwich placement at Airbus

Benny’s story: The first step

October 9, 2015

Meet our new vlogger, Benny Sing! He’s just joined us to study BSc (Hons) Games Technology, and he’ll be sharing his story over the next year. Watch his first vlog to see Benny moving into the Student Village and getting a first look at our Talbot Campus…

Halls becoming home

October 8, 2015

As it sunk in that I was clear of Clearing and closer to moving to uni, accommodation seemed the next check-box to be ticked! I was sure the chance of me getting into Halls of Residence was unlikely, yet I applied anyway, having gained high hopes from a confirmed place on my chosen course. When… Read more » about Halls becoming home

Freshers’ halls guide: Lansdowne Point

October 6, 2015

LANSDOWNE POINT IS A COMPLETELY NEW HALLS OF RESIDENCE, SO INSTEAD OF LEAVING IT BEING LEFT OUT OF THE HALLS GUIDE SERIES, I DECIDED TO HEAD OVER THERE AND CHECK IT OUT! I was lucky enough to get a tour through Lansdowne point today and I was totally impressed! Each student has their own en-suite room… Read more » about Freshers’ halls guide: Lansdowne Point

My first week: Making new friends

October 5, 2015

It can all be very daunting when moving to a new town or city, especially when you are away from everything and everyone you know. I for one was an example of this, as in order to undertake my scriptwriting course I was to move away from London to Bournemouth. Of course moving away from… Read more » about My first week: Making new friends

My first week at BU: Living at home and meeting new people

September 30, 2015

Meet Imogen. She’s just joined us to study BA (Hons) Communication and Media and is going to share her story with you. She was part way through a degree at another uni, when she decided she wanted to go in a different direction, so she wants to tell you what it’s like to start at uni… Read more » about My first week at BU: Living at home and meeting new people

Being a part-time postgrad student

September 30, 2015

Being a part-time postgrad student is, to be honest, hard work! But fear not, it has its plus sides too! Here are a few pros and cons from my own experience… When I started out on my Master’s, I naturally wanted to get it done as quickly as possible, to enable speedier career progression. So,… Read more » about Being a part-time postgrad student

Research photo of the week: Reflexivity, quilting and bricolage

September 29, 2015

Reflexivity, quilting and Bricolage: arts-based midwifery research In our next ’Photo of the week’ we are looking at research investigating the impact that creative inquiry can have on midwifery and what meanings have emerged through adopting a creative, bricolage methodology. The research is being led by BU’s Dr Jenny Hall. As a midwife educator for… Read more » about Research photo of the week: Reflexivity, quilting and bricolage

Josephine’s story: Moving to Bournemouth

September 29, 2015

Meet our new vlogger, Josephine! She’s come from Sweden to study BA (Hons) Scriptwriting for Film and Television and she’ll be sharing her story throughout her first year. She starts with moving to Bournemouth, and her new room…

This week’s top questions

September 28, 2015

Here’s a look at the questions you’ve been asking this week… Is BU still open for Clearing 2015? I’m sorry, but we’re now closed for Clearing and our new academic term has now started for September 2015. However, we’re now recruiting for our 2016 courses, so please visit our course listings for more details. You… Read more » about This week’s top questions

Freshers’ halls guide: Student Village

September 25, 2015

LET ME INTRODUCE MYSELF, MY NAME IS ELISABETH WURZER AND I AM A FINAL YEAR COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDENT. I had never been to Bournemouth University until I actually moved into halls, so my decision on where to live was quite spontaneous and I chose the Student Village. I moved into a 7 bedroom house, which… Read more » about Freshers’ halls guide: Student Village

My life at BU

September 24, 2015

Suyan tells us about her life at BU… My campus My main campus is Talbot. It is the biggest campus of Bournemouth University and it is where you can live, study and relax. I like going to the student canteen, Students’ Union shop, Dylan’s bar and many other coffee shops around the campus. The prices… Read more » about My life at BU