Rachel Adedoyin

From Coastline to Career Clarity: A BU Graduate’s Journey of Discovery

When I first arrived in Bournemouth, suitcase in hand and the sea breeze rolling across campus, I had no idea just how transformative my time at Bournemouth University would be. I chose BU partly for its unique blend of academic excellence and coastal calm, but what I discovered here went far beyond a scenic place… Read more » about From Coastline to Career Clarity: A BU Graduate’s Journey of Discovery

Luke Fribbens - Founder and CEO of Cold Banana

From BU Graduate to Digital Leader: How Luke Fribbens Built an Award Nominated Agency

Bournemouth University graduate Luke Fribbens (BSc (Hons) Software Systems Framework) is celebrating a major milestone as his digital agency, Cold Banana, has been named a finalist at the National Digital Awards 2026 in the Best Agency Team (Small) category. Founded in 2015, the Bournemouth‑based company has grown from Luke’s post‑university ambition into an international agency delivering… Read more » about From BU Graduate to Digital Leader: How Luke Fribbens Built an Award Nominated Agency

Blue Skies Lifestyle

Blue Skies Lifestyle: a Bournemouth University Success Story

Bournemouth-based luxury travel agency Blue Skies Lifestyle has strong roots in Bournemouth University, with a third of its current team made up of BU graduates across a range of disciplines. Founded in 2005 by Bournemouth University alumni Andy and Fran Castle, Blue Skies Lifestyle is a family-run business specialising in high-end luxury ski chalet and… Read more » about Blue Skies Lifestyle: a Bournemouth University Success Story

Meet the BU graduates behind this year’s Oscar-nominated films

Meet the BU graduates behind this year’s Oscar-nominated films  

Bournemouth University graduates are behind some of the biggest films in the running for this year’s Academy Awards.    Graduates from the National Centre for Computer Animation and Media School have contributed to all five films nominated in the Best Visual Effects category and at least four of the titles nominated in the Best Picture category, including Hamnet,… Read more » about Meet the BU graduates behind this year’s Oscar-nominated films  

Academy Award Sci-Tech wins for BU graduates

Two BU animation graduates are to be honoured by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for their innovative contributions to film. Josh Bainbridge and Nathan Walster, who both graduated from the National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA) and who now work for Framestore, have been named among 27 winners of the Academy’s annual… Read more » about Academy Award Sci-Tech wins for BU graduates

Your Guide to Thriving at Bournemouth University: From Freshers to Final Year

Rachel is a final-year BA (Hons) Marketing Communications student here at Bournemouth University. Whether you’re stepping onto campus for the first time or getting ready to finish your degree, university is full of excitement and growth, Rachel has tips to make the most of your time at as a student.  After enjoying the fun of… Read more » about Your Guide to Thriving at Bournemouth University: From Freshers to Final Year

Benefits of joining a sports team at Bournemouth University

Captain of the Women’s Rugby Team at BU, Tiegan Rider, shares the benefits of joining a sports team whilst at university from building connections and making friends to supporting her wellbeing.  Joining the Women’s Rugby Team at Bournemouth University has been one of the most rewarding parts of my three years as a student —… Read more » about Benefits of joining a sports team at Bournemouth University

Course Stories: Film & TV Production

I studied BA (Hons) Television Production (now called BA (Hons) Film & TV Production. In this vlog I talk about my experience on the course and time at BU including my favourite memories, units she enjoyed and the facilities I used on the course.