One minute silence that took my breath away – Story of a Nursing student

Hey guys! My name is Helen and I am a second-year nursing student at BU. Since my placements were suspended due to the outbreak of the Covid-19 virus, I have been working as a health care assistant at the hospital. I have been working on a variety of wards; some with Covid-19 and others without…. Read more » about One minute silence that took my breath away – Story of a Nursing student

I’m a single mum and a student nurse – how I achieve goals with BU supports

This is a guest blog written by Nicola Charles, our current BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing student. She shares her experience being a mature student and a mum, and how support from BU is beneficial to help achieving her academic and personal goals. Helping out as a student ambassador on interview days I often get asked… Read more » about I’m a single mum and a student nurse – how I achieve goals with BU supports

BU Come Dancing 2020

Each year Bournemouth Universities sports teams and societies join up to compete and raise money in BU Come Dancing for the Space Youth Project. This project helps run regular youth groups across Dorset for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and questioning young people. This was BU Come Dancing’s biggest and best year all-round! Check out the highlights… Read more » about BU Come Dancing 2020

Travel The World Virtually

Stuck in lockdown with wanderlust? You are not the only one! It’s been three weeks since the UK entered a period of lockdown, which has had a huge impact on all of our lives, especially to all those who had plans over the holidays. However, thanks to the internet, there is a possibility to travel… Read more » about Travel The World Virtually

Bridging the Distance During the Pandemic

Like many other students from Bournemouth University, I chose to stay in the UK and not return home to India for the duration of the pandemic. It was a difficult decision that had to be made for the safety of my family and I. Many of us who chose to stay back have, in past… Read more » about Bridging the Distance During the Pandemic

The Lockdown and My Thoughts on Surviving It

What an unbelievable time to be alive! For everyone around the world, irrespective of age and place, these times are sure to be full of uncertainties, fear and at the very least, an all-consuming boredom. As negative thoughts and feelings take over us, the need to hold on to any amount of normalcy is of… Read more » about The Lockdown and My Thoughts on Surviving It