Student Blog

Iakovos’s story: Clubs and societies at BU

January 5, 2016

University isn’t just about the study, so Iakovos is here to tell us about clubs and societies on offer at BU…

My first semester at BU

December 28, 2015

Wow! How that first term has flown by! It’s so hard to think that only a couple of months ago I was a nervous wreck, stressing over getting to all of my lectures on time and constantly getting lost – even walking into the wrong lecture a few times. Ok… the getting lost still happens… Read more » about My first semester at BU

The social life of a PG student

August 21, 2015

So, what am I doing today? I often find myself asking this question a lot. When all responsibility with school ends, you find that you have so much time available to you and it ultimately begs the question, do you have a social life? I remember some of my cousins used to tease that I… Read more » about The social life of a PG student

Lucy’s story: Finding your hobbies at uni

August 14, 2015

Uni isn’t just about your course, so Lucy tells us all about finding your hobbies and interests.

Oli’s story: Student life

August 3, 2015

Oli’s back, and this time he’s talking about student life in Bournemouth…

What’s it like to go through Clearing? (vlog)

July 15, 2015

What’s it like to go through Clearing? Does it have any impact on your student experience? We’ll let Chloe Schendel Wilson tell you – she’s President of our Students’ Union (SUBU)! You can find out more about Clearing on our website.

Being a Student Rep

July 14, 2015

At BU the academic staff know how important it is that the student voice is always heard – this is why they run a scheme supported by the Student Union to create Student Representatives for each class on each course for each level. At the beginning of each year you elect a new rep for… Read more » about Being a Student Rep

Things to make you an appy student

July 7, 2015

Right now there are some great apps for your smartphone and tablet that make being a student easier and slightly cheaper. Here are some of the best current student-focused apps. iBU For Bournemouth University there is one application key for students that has to be downloaded instantly. iBU is an easy way to access your… Read more » about Things to make you an appy student

SUBU and students

April 27, 2015

The Students’ Union at Bournemouth University is simply known as SUBU, and it is a key part of BU life. It is also important to every student’s experience over their time here and can make the university experience so much more than just lectures and assignments. The list of stuff SUBU does for students goes… Read more » about SUBU and students

My scholarship story: BU Dean’s Scholarship – School of Tourism (International)

April 9, 2015

My name is Chanunya Boontosang, I’m 28 years old and I come from Thailand. I was awarded a BU Dean’s Scholarship – School of Tourism and therefore received a 50% deduction from my tuition fee to study MSc Events Marketing. This has such a massive impact for me! I first heard about this scholarship from a study… Read more » about My scholarship story: BU Dean’s Scholarship – School of Tourism (International)

The BU Community

April 2, 2015

I like to think of Bournemouth University, not just as a group of buildings where students come to begin a day of learning and head back home again, but a community, which strives for a welcoming, friendly atmosphere – whether it’s your first day as a student or your last. It’s comforting to think of… Read more » about The BU Community

Our growing campus

March 18, 2015

Bournemouth finally became a university in 1992 after being a College of Technology, an Institute of Higher Education and a Polytechnic. Its long and varied history means that the campus is constantly being upgraded and the buildings updated to ensure Bournemouth is a great place for future students and staff. Since I’m a member of… Read more » about Our growing campus