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School of Tourism graduates nominated for Employee of the Year!

Hannah Parsons (Events Management 2012) and Jesse Banovic (Leisure Marketing) have both been nominated as the Heart 2014 Employee of the Year in the NatWest Venus Awards Dorset 2014. We are so proud and wish them all the best! To vote for Hannah please follow this link http://vala.venusawards.co.uk/vote/24 To vote for Jesse please follow this… Read more » about School of Tourism graduates nominated for Employee of the Year!

Students from School of Tourism went to Germany

Students from School of Tourism went to Germany for a one-week study and work experience in a multi-cultural setting on a superb campus for the first time. Students worked in 15 groups mixed with students from other universities over three and a half intense days on a real case (setting up a sports university in… Read more » about Students from School of Tourism went to Germany

Spotify comes to Bournemouth University – with a chance to win £10k!

“Music for every moment. Play, discover, and share for free.” Spotify is an increasingly popular digital music streaming service. Allowing people across the globe to access millions of songs, it has been rivalling services such as iTunes since it’s inception in 2008. The free service allows subscribers to stream, discover and share music. Spotify is… Read more » about Spotify comes to Bournemouth University – with a chance to win £10k!

Hotbox – New DJ event at the Old Fire Station

A group of 2nd year event students organised a live event at the Old Fire Station recently. Kirsty Simms, one of the students tells us more about it below. The Old Fire Station club is a venue known and loved by students and non-students alike. It’s unique setting and diverse range of events draws a… Read more » about Hotbox – New DJ event at the Old Fire Station

Student campaigns for improved sports facilities for the disabled in Milton Keynes

Sports Psychology and Coaching Sciences student Curtley Ewins is calling for the Milton Keynes to implement better sporting facilities for the disabled. Curtley has started a campaign to encourage disabled residents to participate in sport. He is currently on placement from Bournemouth University. For the full article please click the following link MKWEB    … Read more » about Student campaigns for improved sports facilities for the disabled in Milton Keynes

Graduate Creates “A Portrait of Boscombe”

Leisure Marketing graduate Nadia Amura is close to completing her personal project entitled “A Portrait of Boscombe.” Living and working in Boscombe, Nadia views the area as one filled with hardworking, friendly and creative people – but is very aware of the negative opinions and prejudices associated with the district. By taking pictures and telling… Read more » about Graduate Creates “A Portrait of Boscombe”

£1million boost to Dorset economy

A report by students at Bournemouth University’s Centre for Event and Sport Research has shown the economic benefit of hosting the final stages of the MSA British and Historic Rally Championships in Dorset. Read the full article from Poole Tourism below. Based on research conducted during face to face interviews at the 2013 Rallye Sunseeker,… Read more » about £1million boost to Dorset economy

Global hotel chain staff at BU for professional development course

Around 30 managers from Corinthia Hotels International have joined the university to undertake the Certificate in Higher Education (CHE) in Business and Hospitality Management. The course is part of a programme of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities offered by BU, and is the equivalent of the first year of an Undergraduate degree. Franco Valletta, Chief… Read more » about Global hotel chain staff at BU for professional development course

Tourism, Alcohol and Public Health – tensions and opportunities

Philip Long and Andy Adams of the School of Tourism are collaborating with Ann Hemingway and Will Haydock of the School of Health and Social Care in a Fusion CCP project that aims to explore issues associated with alcohol consumption, public health and tourism. The project will examine the views of producers and distributors of… Read more » about Tourism, Alcohol and Public Health – tensions and opportunities

This week’s student live events

There are several student live events coming up this week for you to attend. On Saturday 5th April 2014, Inspire Events are hosting The NightLight Army, a 5km charity night walk between Bournemouth and Boscombe pier to raise awareness, and fundraise for the local Dorset charity, Macmillan Caring Locally.