We recently held a live web chat on our Postgraduate Facebook page. MA Post Production Editing student and blogger Alice White gave out so much useful advice, that we thought we’d immortalise it in blog form. So, the first thing I’ve learned about PG study is that age and experience are irrelevant. I was worried about… Read more » about Top tips from a BU student
Going back to school
Before BU, the last time I was at university was in 2010, when I graduated with a Diploma in Communication and Media back home. Now before I proceed, I need to clarify that the Malaysian education system works a little differently. I could give you an explanation but it’ll be a long one. After spending… Read more » about Going back to school
The perks of student discount
There are many benefits of being a student – the freedom, the social life, the new friends – but there is also one other big benefit and that’s student discount! When you decide to come to university you may think the financial side of being a student is going to be a struggle. However, many… Read more » about The perks of student discount
My journey started with the BU Dean’s Scholarship – School of Tourism
It has already been more than half a year since my course started and now I am writing my dissertation. I can’t believe it! Time flies so fast! My name is Changsook (Sue) Lee and I originally come from South Korea. I was so honoured and grateful for the BU Dean’s Scholarship which provided me… Read more » about My journey started with the BU Dean’s Scholarship – School of Tourism
My surprise scholarship
I’m Daniel Asaya, 23 years old and I come from a lovely Christian family in the Western part of Africa, Nigeria. All along, success has always been my watch word and so I strive so hard to attain it. I scaled through four years of high quality learning in Information and Communication Technology from Crawford… Read more » about My surprise scholarship
Your top five questions
Some are making final university choices, while others are just starting to explore uni options. Here are your top five questions this week: 1. I’m an international student and have been awarded the Academic Excellence Scholarship. Does accepting it reduce my chances of getting other scholarships such as the Commonwealth Scholarship I have also applied for?… Read more » about Your top five questions
My scholarship story: investing in my future
Namaste and greetings to everyone! A positive, dedicated, outgoing and open-minded 24 year old, this is Manish all the way from the Land of Himalaya, Nepal. An avid movie buff, I am also an auto enthusiast, love travelling, exploring new places and learning about foreign culture and language. I feel fortunate to have been awarded… Read more » about My scholarship story: investing in my future
My top study tips
I never liked studying. Or rather, I was never really good at it. It boils down to my inability to retain attention for too long at a time. But as I grew older, I figured out how to work around that. Use Post-it Notes! Pictured above is my desk. It is usually… Read more » about My top study tips
My trip to Colombia
In August 2014 I had an amazing opportunity to have an internship, with two of my best friends, in Medellin Colombia. We had support from the university funding scheme called Global Horizons Fund and our academic team had made contacts with a local university who organised our placement. The whole planning experience started a countdown… Read more » about My trip to Colombia
BU and Yeovil District Foundation Trust shortlisted for Nursing Times partnership award
Bournemouth University has been shortlisted by the Student Nursing Times Awards for its work with Yeovil District Foundation Trust in the Partnership of the Year category. This prestigious award celebrates collaborative partnerships between universities and healthcare providers in educating nursing and midwifery students. Through academic and practical learning students are prepared for their future careers… Read more » about BU and Yeovil District Foundation Trust shortlisted for Nursing Times partnership award
My scholarship story: Academic Excellence Scholarship (International)
In life, there are moments when you need that one chance to help you take the step that will define your future. For me, that is what BU offered. The issue of finance was for me always going to be a challenge, considering the value of the pound against my currency, so I was pleased… Read more » about My scholarship story: Academic Excellence Scholarship (International)
Games BAFTA Success for BU Alumni
We are very proud to share that a group of three of our BA Interactive Media Production graduates have been awarded the BAFTA for Artistic Achievement at the British Academy Game Awards for their game Lumino City, beating the likes of Assassin’s Creed Unity and Far Cry 4. 2003 Graduates Katherine Bidwell and Luke Whittaker, along with… Read more » about Games BAFTA Success for BU Alumni