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My insights into studying BA (Hons) Events Management and finding a placement you love

This is a guest blog post by Katie Stroud, BA (Hons) Events Management student. I’m Katie, and I am currently working at Live Group as part of my placement whilst studying Events Management at BU. As part of my course, I am required to carry out a 30-week placement with a minimum of 30 hours… Read more » about My insights into studying BA (Hons) Events Management and finding a placement you love

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My research journey, and my advice for your success

This is a guest post by PhD student Aziean Jamin. Hello, I am Aziean Jamin, a PhD student at Bournemouth University Business School. In addition to that, I am also employed as an academic at Universiti Teknologi MARA Malaysia. Currently, I am on a three-year study leave. Through my working experience, I had the privilege… Read more » about My research journey, and my advice for your success

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Everything there is to know about undergraduate student finance for 2024 entry

Our Future Students Enquiry Team advisers are foundations of knowledge and every so often we ask them to share their top tips on key topics. Here’s their latest blog about all things student finance for undergraduate students. What financial help can I get? Tuition Fee Loans to cover the full cost of your course. This… Read more » about Everything there is to know about undergraduate student finance for 2024 entry

Gain tips and insight into the Games course at BU from TIGA Graduate of Year

This guest blog is from Jack Creasy, a BSc (Hons) Games Design graduate and TIGA (The Independent Game Developers’ Association) Graduate of the Year. In this blog, Jack reviews his experience of the course and offers some top tips for prospective students considering our Games courses. What made you choose BU? I attended a Bournemouth… Read more » about Gain tips and insight into the Games course at BU from TIGA Graduate of Year

Speed networking to meet prospective placement employers

Iris Compan del Monte is a BSc (Hons) Cyber Security Management student. She recently attended a placement event to help Computing students meet with potential employers and find out about the roles they have available. In this guest blog, she talks about the experience. Finding the perfect placement can be an exciting but stressful journey,… Read more » about Speed networking to meet prospective placement employers

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Why I love studying Midwifery at the Portsmouth Campus

My name is Harrison and I study Midwifery! My whole life I have been surrounded by inspirational women such as my mother and grandmother who became the main role models and sculpted me into the person I am today. I chose to study midwifery because I am passionate about women’s health; including pregnancy and birth… Read more » about Why I love studying Midwifery at the Portsmouth Campus

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Why I got involved with the Business School’s Employability Programme

Kristaps studied BSc (Hons) Sport Management at BU and he’s now graduated and working at FIFA in their World Cup division. In this guest vlog Kristaps talks about why he got involved with the Business School’s Employability Programme and how it benefited him when securing a graduate role.  

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How the Turing Scheme took me to the French Alps

This is a guest blog by BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science student Tom, who talks about his experience of the Turing Scheme. I chose to study at BU for its high reputation in sports-related fields while also having the chance to gain industry experience. Having the opportunity to study in a beautiful coastal town… Read more » about How the Turing Scheme took me to the French Alps

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Studying Midwifery at the Portsmouth Campus

In this guest blog, mature student Zoe describes what her university experience has been like studying BSc (Hons) Midwifery at our Portsmouth Campus. My name is Zoe, I am a 3rd year (mature) Midwifery student and I study at the Portsmouth campus. I have wanted to be a midwife for as long as I can… Read more » about Studying Midwifery at the Portsmouth Campus