Hassan Mahmood chose to pursue his postgraduate studies at Bournemouth University after being drawn to the region’s diverse landscape and natural scenery. The environment around BU offered a sense of calm, inspiration, and balance—an ideal setting for academic focus and personal development. Equally compelling was the MSc Data Science and AI programme. With rapid advancements… Read more » about Engineering the future: How Hassan Mahmood built his path in Data Science and AI
A placement year at an oil refinery was the start of a 25-year global career in energy management for business studies graduate Matt Tucker. Matt graduated from Bournemouth University in 2000 and is now Head of Global Crude Trading at ExxonMobil, which still runs the Fawley refinery in Hampshire where Matt got his first taste… Read more » about Meet BU graduate Matt Tucker – Head of Global Crude Trading at ExxonMobil
Two first-year computer animation students have won a scholarship package of funding and career support with an award-winning games studio. Hannah Newman and Xeno Piras-Trow, who both joined the BA (Hons) in Computer Animation and Visual Effects last September, have been selected for the Creative Assembly Scholarship. They will each now receive £3,000 a year,… Read more » about First Creative Assembly games scholarships awarded
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Join final year BA (Hons) Media Production student Jacob, as he and fellow final year media students travel to London for the International Moving Image Society (IMIS) Student Showcase. Students had the opportunity to see their final year projects up on the big screen and network with media production professionals.
Join final year BA (Hons) Media Production student Jacob as he takes a behind-the-scenes look at this year’s Summer Ball coverage with Nerve Media.
Engineering the future: How Hassan Mahmood built his path in Data Science and AI
Meet BU graduate Matt Tucker – Head of Global Crude Trading at ExxonMobil
First Creative Assembly games scholarships awarded
From Coastline to Career Clarity: A BU Graduate’s Journey of Discovery
From BU Graduate to Digital Leader: How Luke Fribbens Built an Award Nominated Agency
Shaping Change Through Lived Experience: Charity’s Path Beyond BU
Blue Skies Lifestyle: a Bournemouth University Success Story
Rising strong: How resilience led BU graduate to the world stage
From Bolivia to Bournemouth University: my Chevening journey
Pioneering Progress: The Inspiring Journey of Dr Connie Wilson