Phil Smith represented England in the Beach Volleyball Continental Cup in Turkey helping to secure a place in the next round of Olympic Games qualifiers. An MSc Sports Management student and sportBU staff member, Phil was part of the four-man England Beach Volleyball Squad who competed in the European Volleyball Confederation (CEV) Continental Cup round three… Read more » about BU student one step closer to Olympic dream
From BU to Tokyo: the world of beer tourism
Maiko Iizuka, an MSc Tourism Management graduate from Tokyo, tells us about her time at BU and where it has led… I used to work for a travel agent in Tokyo before coming to BU. By working at a travel agent, I got interested in studying Tourism Management and Marketing at university, so that I… Read more » about From BU to Tokyo: the world of beer tourism
Work hard, play hard
I’m the type of person that likes to be kept busy; I’m always planning ahead and making plans. I prefer having lots of things going on as I feel it gives me purpose and that’s why one of my favourite sayings (and one I live by at university) is work hard, play hard! University is… Read more » about Work hard, play hard
What are you asking?
Lots of you are asking about applications, Clearing and applying for September 2015, so here are some answers to your top questions! 1. I’ve been made a conditional offer to study at BU this September, but would like to take a gap year, please could I defer to 2016? You may be able to defer your… Read more » about What are you asking?
AFC Bournemouth partnership benefits BU’s sports teams
Bournemouth University students benefit from the university’s partnership with local football club in a number of ways, from work placement opportunities to community projects. But another big benefit of the partnership is the high-level coaching that BU’s men’s and women’s football teams receive from AFC Bournemouth coaches. Steve Cuss, Head of AFC Bournemouth’s Community Sports… Read more » about AFC Bournemouth partnership benefits BU’s sports teams
Relocating to study – and finding my new home!
You know, I had always heard that change was a difficult thing, terrifying too, but I probably never thought too much of it until I had to move across continents to further my education. Well, yes I have had some experience schooling away from home but it’s always been in a town of a different… Read more » about Relocating to study – and finding my new home!
My Jai Hind College scholarships
Anirudh Bhardwaj, an MA Producing Film & Television student from India, tells us his scholarship story… Getting a Master’s Degree in Film was something I always joked about, never seriously considering leaving a budding production company of my own back home in Mumbai to struggle in a foreign country earning a degree that I didn’t… Read more » about My Jai Hind College scholarships
Working with VeggieEAT
I worked alongside Heather Hartwell and Veggieat to conduct my research for my dissertation project, which proved to be a great and interesting experience. Veggieat is a European project so it was quite unique to be able to be part of such a large scale project for my dissertation, as it would have been impossible… Read more » about Working with VeggieEAT
The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship
Isaac Baffoe-Nyarko, an MSc Public Health student from Ghana tells us his scholarship story… I still remember my reaction when I opened my mail and read “Congratulations! I am delighted to confirm that you have been awarded The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship. It was Wednesday 30 April 2014 and a very important day in my life…. Read more » about The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship
Staying healthy on a student budget
Staying healthy on a student budget may seem tough, but it can be done! Here are 10 tips to get you started… 1. Cook in bulk Either take it in turns cooking among friends, or cook up a batch of something and chill or freeze what you don’t need. It’ll work out cheaper to cook… Read more » about Staying healthy on a student budget
Best apps for student life
As much as I actually do not like to admit it, I spend a lot of time on my phone. My first smartphone ever was a Blackberry about 3 to 4 years ago, but after that one died on me, I moved on to Android phones (I’m on my second one now because I pretty… Read more » about Best apps for student life
A mature student’s perspective
As I near the end of my course I am starting to be asked – has it been worth going to university? Without hesitation I offer a resounding YES! But as a mature student your experience isn’t all about the night life (although we have been known to take part at times!). Indeed the sacrifices… Read more » about A mature student’s perspective
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