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AFC Bournemouth Matchday and Campus Team

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afcb-logo-newBU and AFC Bournemouth are offering students a unique chance to gain work experience within a Premiership football club.

Are you passionate about the ‘beautiful game’ or know nothing about football but are enthusiastic about providing excellent customer service? We are looking to recruit a select group of students, potentially in year two of their studies, who can commit to working with our partner AFC Bournemouth.

You will be part of their match day team, providing information and support to ensure the best possible experience for home and visiting fans at Vitality Stadium. At the games, you will act as a visible point of contact for supporter enquiries and information. You will also be required to assist disabled supporters, engage with young fans and gather data and feedback to assist the club in improving their service delivery on match days.

As a ‘club ambassador’, you will also play a pivotal role in promoting the partnership between the university and the Club during this, the first Premier League season for our local team. This would entail promoting games and AFCB related events on campus and working with SUBU to create a sense of excitement and participation in the lead up to matches.

More information

  • An enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required
  • Availability and a commitment to attend all home matches throughout the season which take place on weekend days or at night and also during the Christmas and Easter holidays. Some fixtures will fall during holidays and term dates.
  • AFC Bournemouth Premier League match ticket included for own use
  • Must arrive at Vitality Stadium on matchdays 2.5 hours prior to kick-off.

Ambassadors will receive a match day ticket for a premiership game in return for this commitment.

If you are interested in this position, please email Liz Finney, General Manager of AFC Bournemouth: liz.finney@afcb.co.uk

Closing Date: 5 October 2015.

Research Photo of the Week

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research-photo-week-GeorginaThroughout the year we will be showcasing submissions from last year’s Research Photo Competition, to highlight the diverse range of research that takes place here at BU.

This week’s image is taken from our research investigating what information a fish scale can provide and how that can be utilised within ecological monitoring. The research is being led by BU’s Georgina Busst.

More information about this research project and others that were submitted as part of the competition can be found on the research website.

We hope you enjoy viewing all the images and reading about the related research, and it inspires you to enter this year’s Research Photo Competition, which will be open for entries shortly. For more details about the competition, please email us.

Talbot Campus Fire Alarm Testing

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fire-engineFrom Thursday 1 October the fire alarms throughout Talbot Campus will be tested once a month.

After this date all future tests will be carried out on the first Wednesday of each month between 8am and 9.30am.

You may notice the alarm sounding for a little longer than previously to give maintenance staff time to check specific areas in the building.

Cash office opening times for 2015/16

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MoneyThe cash office on the ground floor of Poole House on Talbot Campus will be open at the following times from week one:

21 September – 9 October 2015
Monday – Thursday  8:30am-7:00pm
Friday – 8:30am-4:30pm

12 October onwards
Monday – Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday – 8:00am-4:00pm

If you have any queries please call +44 (0)1202 961491.

Improvements to the BU Bus Services 2015/16

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To help you get to and from the two campuses, as well as travel around the Bournemouth area, BU has a number of university bus services.

Following recent feedback from students about the services, some changes have been made to help make your journeys easier and more efficient. These changes will come into effect on Monday 21 September and more information about the different services can be found on the Bus for BU website

Main changes include:

  • During term times the first daily U1 service will leave 10 minutes earlier and is scheduled to arrive at Talbot Campus at 08:05. The U1 service will also benefit from additional journeys and duplicate services during peak periods. This will increase capacity and ensure a 10 minute morning frequency.
  • The U2 service will run an additional morning service, scheduled to arrive at Talbot Campus at 08:25. This will make it easier for staff and students to arrive at Talbot Campus earlier. The U2 service will continue to run an extended 30 minute frequency up to 19:10 each day.
  • The U3 service term time service will remain unchanged. The U3 vacation service is being retained following a successful pilot period. The service has been amended with the removal of the midday services due to a lack of demand.
  • The U4 service is being re-routed via St Peter’s road on services running towards Talbot Campus. This change has been made to serve new student accommodation in central Bournemouth. The capacity of the 08:25 service is being increased to cater for additional demand.

Fares & Key Card

The current annual pass and 10 single multi-trip fares will remain unchanged for 2015/16. To help make paying for travel much easier you can register for a Bus for BU key card. If you are in BU halls accommodation you will receive a BU Key card as part of your rental agreement and therefore do not need to apply for a BU Key card.

The BU key card can be used on the U1, U2, U3 and U4 as well as the M1, M2, 13, 14 and 15 from more bus.

From September 21, the single cash fare will increase by 20p to £1.50. A new return cash fare will also be available for £2.50. All fares continue to be heavily subsidised by the University

Free travel on the University bus service from September 21 to September 25

Travel on the University bus services will be free during the first week of term (September 21 to September 25), to speed up boarding times whilst new students familiarise themselves with how the service operates. A valid BU Key card/ticket will need to be used/purchased from Monday September 28 to travel on the service.

Using the University bus service for the first few weeks of term

The U1 and U4 services will be extremely busy during the morning periods for the first few weeks of term. Extra services are being provided to meet this demand; however please allow some additional time for your journey to Talbot Campus during this period.

Wilts & Dorset/more bus discounts

If you travel on the wider Wilts and Dorset/more bus network, you can benefit from these discounts:

  • Child fares are available on all other more buses at any time by showing your BU student ID card on the bus.
  • A 50p discount is available on more night bus single tickets (N1 and N2) by showing your BU student ID card on the bus.

Yellow bus discount

BU students can benefit from a 10% students discount on numerous Yellow Bus advanced fare adult products. A 10 trip-multi ticket can be purchased from Poole House cash office.

If you would like to take advantage of this discount, visit the Yellow Buses Customer Service and Lost Property office, on Avenue Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5SL to purchase your product. BU student ID will be required.

If you have any questions, please email the Travel Plan Group.

Longer Library Opening Hours

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In response to student feedback, Bournemouth House Library (Lansdowne Campus) is going to be open for more hours in term time.

From Monday 21 September, the new hours are:

Monday to Thursday 8am – midnight
Friday 8am – 6pm
Saturday 10am – 6pm
Sunday 10am – 10pm

This is a pilot project for 2015/16 and we will review usage and comments. Vacation opening times will remain unchanged.

In Autumn 2015, we also plan to extend the opening hours of the ‘Tower’ in The Sir Michael Cobham Library, which will increase access to books, study spaces and PCs. Details of this will follow soon.

The Library will be very pleased to receive any feedback.

Updates on your Academic Rules and Regulations

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bu-logoThe University’s Academic Rules and Regulations have now been published for the 2015-16 academic year.

This includes documents such as the assessment regulations for your programme. If you are a returning student, it is important that you familiarise yourself with any changes that will come into effect for your forthcoming academic year.

A summary of key changes are available on The Legal Bit page on the website. If you need to access documents or information relating to the 2014-15 academic year, for example the 2014-15 assessment regulations for your course please contact your programme administrator for help.

If you need to access the previous versions of these Policies and Procedures, please email appeals@bournemouth.ac.uk.

Research Photo of the Week

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research-photo-week-JaqulieneThroughout the year we will be showcasing submissions from last year’s Research Photo Competition, to highlight the diverse range of research that takes place here at BU.

This week’s image is taken from our research investigating the origins, dispersal and impact of the domestic chicken in relation to the environment. The research is being led by BU’s Jacqueline Pitt.

More information about this research project and others that were submitted as part of the competition can be found on the research website.

We hope you enjoy viewing all the images and reading about the related research, and it inspires you to enter this year’s Research Photo Competition, which will be open for entries shortly. For more details about the competition, please email us.

Access to Studland House

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Studland_HouseEnergy providers SSE today started unannounced works on the pathway and road in front of Studland House.

The Estates Team has been assured that pedestrians will be able to safely enter and exit the main entrance of the building. Drivers will be able to gain access to the underground car park, but there may be short delays while the contractor facilitates access.

It is likely that the works will continue into next week, but further details will be provided when known.

If you have any queries in the meantime please contact Steve Jones.

Poole House & Studland House Lifts

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TalbotWorks to modernise the lifts in Poole House and Studland House have started and will continue into the start of 2016.

Work will be carried out to one lift in each building at a time, with the second lift remaining operational throughout the project.

Due to on-going health and safety issues, the Poole House left hand lift will remain out of service until refurbishment works are complete.

Both lifts will be fully functioning in Poole House and Studland House by 15 January and 12 February respectively.

These refurbishments will significantly improve the serviceability levels of these lifts, but when the works are taking place, please take the stairs whenever possible to minimise waiting times and to allow for those who have a greater need for a lift.

If you would like further information regarding this project please contact the Estates Services Manager Rick White on 012029 62481.