When I returned to Bournemouth University I knew two things: I wanted to work as hard as I could, and I wanted to join the student union as a course rep. After graduating from my BA in 2010, I felt that I skirted around the true university experience – I hadn’t joined any clubs or… Read more » about SUBU
Finding my forte at BU
Harriet Davis, recipient of a BU Music Scholarship, tells us how she’s making the most of her uni experience… Since starting my degree in Advertising and Marketing at Bournemouth three years ago, I’ve wanted to make the most of my time here by utilising the opportunities available to all students. I have been a keen… Read more » about Finding my forte at BU
Balancing a job with study
Balancing a job with studying is challenging, but something many of us have to do. Here I share my experiences of juggling the two, the challenges I’ve faced and how I’m overcoming them. I’m fortunate that my working hours are flexible so I can fit work around my studies. The downside is that most of… Read more » about Balancing a job with study
Bournemouth University’s research recognised as world leading
Bournemouth University research has been recognised as “world leading” in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) announced today. The REF assesses the quality and impact of UK higher education institutions’ research in all disciplines and the results are used to allocate research funding for universities and colleges from next year. BU submitted to eight subject units,… Read more » about Bournemouth University’s research recognised as world leading
Bournemouth University’s research recognised as world leading
Bournemouth University research has been recognised as “world leading” in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) announced today. The REF assesses the quality and impact of UK higher education institutions’ research in all disciplines and the results are used to allocate research funding for universities and colleges from next year. BU submitted to eight subject units,… Read more » about Bournemouth University’s research recognised as world leading
£5 million funding for BU’s new academic building
Bournemouth University has received £5 million to help support our Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) teaching facilities. The funding, from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), will go towards our new flagship academic building, for which we received planning permission earlier this year. The building will provide laboratory learning and teaching space,… Read more » about £5 million funding for BU’s new academic building
Bournemouth Christmas Market
Every year, Bournemouth locals flock in their masses to experience the ‘Winter Wonderland’ of the Christmas Market. The town square is full to the brim with a variety of cabin stalls, from sweets stalls to leather crafts to personalised Christmas decorations, there is something to interest everyone. The outside bar is a huge attraction and… Read more » about Bournemouth Christmas Market
Postgrad assessments: a big step up
Lauren Bishop has already had a few postgraduate assessments, so she’s got some advice on how to ace them… If you’re considering taking up postgraduate study, you might wonder how assessment differs from undergraduate. I pondered this before embarking on my Masters; I kept hearing ‘it’s a big step up’, but didn’t know what that meant…. Read more » about Postgrad assessments: a big step up
Planes, trains and Formula 1: Breaking my way into the fast lane.
BU graduate Lucy Owen talks about how she’s gone from a Sports Management degree to the world of Formula 1… June 2012. Exams done. Final year complete. But that didn’t mean a clean break from work for the summer. Instead I started my first Graduate job just one week after my last exam, and headed… Read more » about Planes, trains and Formula 1: Breaking my way into the fast lane.
My fantastic placement experience
Laura Stevens undertook her placement at Towers Watson. The outstanding contribution made by Laura during her placement, led her employer to nominate Laura for the best placement student in her cohort, which Laura won. Her employer commented: “Laura has created a legacy which will be used by subsequent members of my team for many years… Read more » about My fantastic placement experience
It’s never too late
New blogger Lina Abdul Halim talks about international study, being at a cross-roads in life and how it’s never too late to start learning… It was September 2013. I found myself sitting in my room, wondering what I was going to do with my life. I have been a film and documentary editor for the… Read more » about It’s never too late
My Graduation Day
Olivia Elkins, BA (Hons) Business and Management (Top-up) graduate gives her take on the big day… It’s strange to think that the place I first learnt to swim at the age of four would become the very building where I’d take my first steps as a BU graduate. I started my day by collecting my gown… Read more » about My Graduation Day