nhobby – News & Events https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk Bournemouth University Mon, 29 Sep 2014 14:34:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 BFX Festival draws to a close https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/09/29/bfx-festival-draws-to-a-close/ Mon, 29 Sep 2014 14:34:32 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=5919 The BFX Festival came to an end following five days of movie screenings, animation workshops and industry insights into some of the best movies of 2014.]]> The Faculty of Science & Technology wins an award https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/09/25/the-faculty-of-science-technology-wins-an-award/ Thu, 25 Sep 2014 09:24:46 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=5873 Double whammy win for Bournemouth University researchers https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/09/22/double-whammy-win-for-bournemouth-university-researchers/ Mon, 22 Sep 2014 15:07:52 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=5856 Two Bournemouth University PhD students have received awards for their outstanding research from the Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry Society (RSPS).]]> BU welcomes delegation from Beijing Intellectual Property Office, China https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/09/17/bu-welcomes-delegation-from-beijing-intellectual-property-office-china/ Wed, 17 Sep 2014 13:44:28 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=5822 Delegates from Beijing Intellectual Property Office visited Bournemouth University to sign a partnership agreement with BU's Business School]]> Oscar-Winners and Disney are Hitting Bournemouth https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/09/16/oscar-winners-and-disney-are-hitting-bournemouth/ Tue, 16 Sep 2014 08:34:07 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=5811 Top experts specialising in visual effects and animation will be hitting Bournemouth this month to spread their knowledge at the BFX Festival organised by Bournemouth University.]]> BU academic uncovers Stonehenge truths in BBC documentary https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/09/12/bu-academic-uncovers-stonehenge-truths-in-bbc-documentary/ Fri, 12 Sep 2014 15:15:22 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=5807 Face Blindness research sparks interest once again https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/09/12/face-blindness-research-sparks-interest-once-again/ Fri, 12 Sep 2014 10:51:41 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=5782 Students help Colombian communities move on from violent past https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/09/12/students-help-colombian-communities-move-on-from-violent-past/ Fri, 12 Sep 2014 08:35:15 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=5763 Five students from Bournemouth University (BU) have just completed four-week internships in Medellin, Colombia to volunteer with families and communities hoping to change perceptions of their country.]]> BU academics create first text book of its kind https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/09/11/bu-academics-create-first-text-book-of-its-kind/ Thu, 11 Sep 2014 12:53:44 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=5758 Two academics from Bournemouth University (BU) have put their heads together to create the first textbook to extensively focus upon the theme of green economy.]]> Climate change could drive rise in debilitating disease https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/09/04/climate-change-could-drive-rise-in-debilitating-disease/ Thu, 04 Sep 2014 12:02:37 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=5682 A disease prevalent in developing countries could be spread by the changes in rainfall patterns according to a new study by BU researchers.]]> Calling all businesses: BU needs you… https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/09/02/calling-all-businesses-bu-needs-you/ Tue, 02 Sep 2014 12:38:14 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=5675 BU academics research featured in The Times Higher Education https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/09/02/bu-academics-research-featured-in-the-times-higher-education/ Tue, 02 Sep 2014 12:28:13 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=5673 Visual Effects and Animation Festival returns to BU https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/09/01/visual-effects-and-animation-festival-returns-to-bu/ Mon, 01 Sep 2014 16:26:50 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=5434 The BFX Festival returns to Bournemouth this summer to celebrate British talent and creativity in animation, computer games and visual effects.]]> Bournemouth University Master’s student directing feature film https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/08/29/bournemouth-university-masters-student-directing-feature-film/ Fri, 29 Aug 2014 09:04:35 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=5659 Bournemouth University student Norman Gregory, currently reading for a Master’s Degree in Film, has been in Tuscany directing his first feature film ‘A Reason to Leave’.]]> BU WWI Film Set for Leicester Square Premiere https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/08/04/bu-wwi-film-set-for-leicester-square-premiere/ Mon, 04 Aug 2014 09:52:36 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=5496 A film created by Bournemouth University students and set during the First World War is to premier in Leicester Square.]]> Students: New social media policy announcement https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/07/30/students-new-social-media-policy-announcement/ Wed, 30 Jul 2014 14:55:57 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=5477 BU ambulance adds touch of reality to paramedic training https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/07/17/bu-ambulance-adds-touch-of-reality-to-paramedic-training/ Thu, 17 Jul 2014 15:24:01 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=5304 An ambulance, donated by the NHS, will be used to teach and train Paramedic Science students at Bournemouth University.]]> Changing the World with Media Literacy: the UNESCO Forum and Declaration https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/07/09/changing-the-world-with-media-literacy-the-unesco-forum-and-declaration/ Wed, 09 Jul 2014 07:54:28 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=5216 Epidurals PhD researcher wins coveted EPSRC award https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/07/01/epidurals-phd-researcher-wins-coveted-epsrc-award/ Tue, 01 Jul 2014 15:51:27 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=5104 BU’s Dr Neil Vaughan has won the EPSRC’s ICT Pioneers ‘Transforming Society’ award.]]> National Security: Advancing Capabilities to Meet Current and Future Threats https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/07/01/national-security-advancing-capabilities-to-meet-current-and-future-threats/ Tue, 01 Jul 2014 15:42:37 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=5102 Highlights from BU’s Festival of Design and Innovation https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/06/25/highlights-from-bus-festival-of-design-and-innovation/ Wed, 25 Jun 2014 14:10:26 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=5031 Gadgets and technological advances showcased during Bournemouth University’s Festival of Design and Innovation.]]> BU Animation Graduates looking to Kickstart their own project https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/06/24/bu-animation-graduates-looking-to-kickstart-their-own-project/ Tue, 24 Jun 2014 11:34:04 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4991 A group of MA 3D Computer Animation graduates from the class of 2010/11 and 2011/12, have formed a new digital cooperative called BRILLIANA.]]> BU students land dream opportunity to work at FIFA World Cup https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/06/19/bu-students-land-dream-opportunity-to-work-at-fifa-world-cup/ Thu, 19 Jun 2014 13:35:31 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4945 Five BU students have been given the chance of a lifetime to work at the FIFA World Cup ]]> Festival of Design and Innovation returns for 2014 https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/06/17/festival-of-design-and-innovation-returns-for-2014/ Tue, 17 Jun 2014 15:43:02 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4919 Bournemouth University’s Festival of Design and Innovation returns in 2014 to celebrate the creativity of designs and prototypes created by students.]]> First Dementia Orchestra worldwide performs in Bournemouth https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/06/17/first-dementia-orchestra-worldwide-performs-in-bournemouth/ Tue, 17 Jun 2014 12:08:20 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4895 Community members joined with Bournemouth University's Dementia Institute (BUDI) to perform at an event to raise awareness about dementia.]]> Festival of Learning 2014 draws to a close https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/06/17/festival-of-learning-2014-draws-to-a-close/ Tue, 17 Jun 2014 09:26:53 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4864 Bournemouth University's Festival of Learning has drawn to a close following seven days of interactive, educational and interesting events. ]]> Ship Building project utilises ancient building technologies https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/06/10/ship-building-project-utilises-ancient-building-technologies/ Tue, 10 Jun 2014 09:04:24 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4762 A project in underway to recreate a sunken shipwreck using the techniques that would have been used by the original builders. ]]> Listen up students – your local police need you! https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/05/30/listen-up-students-your-local-police-need-you/ Fri, 30 May 2014 09:14:44 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4698 BU academic writes on Ukraine and Crimea https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/05/27/bu-academic-writes-on-ukraine-and-crimea/ Tue, 27 May 2014 15:05:04 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4675 European election debate held at BU https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/05/16/european-elections-debate-held-at-bu/ Fri, 16 May 2014 13:17:53 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4529 Prospective MEP candidates from seven political parties gathered to debate key topics in preparation for the upcoming European elections.]]> International Nurses Day celebrated at BU https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/05/12/international-nurses-day-celebrated-at-bu/ Mon, 12 May 2014 16:27:42 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4457 A special event celebrating nurses was hosted at Bournemouth University to mark International Nurses Day, 12th May 2014.]]> BU research in action at Stonehenge Visitor Centre https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/05/12/bu-research-in-action-at-stonehenge-visitor-centre/ Mon, 12 May 2014 15:45:29 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4449 A series of reconstructed Neolithic houses have opened at the new Stonehenge Visitor Centre, with Bournemouth University research used as the basis for the reconstruction.]]> BU graduate ‘scores’ publishing deal with football book https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/05/07/bu-graduate-scores-publishing-deal-with-football-book/ Wed, 07 May 2014 11:13:38 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4394 A Bournemouth University graduate has found success with the publication of a new book for budding football professionals.]]> Project India coverage of Indian elections https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/04/11/project-india-coverage-of-indian-elections/ Fri, 11 Apr 2014 15:39:56 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4245 A project to report on and catalogue the Indian elections is underway at Bournemouth University.]]> Labour MP sets Politics students the task of engaging young voters https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/04/11/labour-mp-sets-politics-students-the-task-of-engaging-young-voters/ Fri, 11 Apr 2014 09:30:17 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4241 Bob Ainsworth MP spoke to Politics and Media students at Bournemouth University as they look to study the EU Parliamentary elections. ]]> BU research featured on BBC’s Monkey Planet https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/04/10/bu-research-featured-on-bbcs-monkey-planet/ Thu, 10 Apr 2014 12:50:58 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4219 Be a part of the Bournemouth Echo’s World Cup coverage https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/04/10/be-a-part-of-the-bournemouth-echos-world-cup-coverage/ Thu, 10 Apr 2014 12:00:41 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4216 New publishing house launches in Bournemouth https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/04/10/new-publishing-house-launches-in-bournemouth/ Thu, 10 Apr 2014 10:47:35 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4212 A new Bournemouth University-based publishing house was launched this week during an action-packed event in Bournemouth.]]> BU NCCA featured in 3D world magazine https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/04/10/bu-ncca-featured-in-3d-world-magazine/ Thu, 10 Apr 2014 09:05:53 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4209 BU statement on student death https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/04/04/4156/ Fri, 04 Apr 2014 08:42:39 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4156 Dr Miles Russell on BBC 2 Archaeology programme https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/04/02/dr-miles-russell-on-bbc-2-archaeology-programme/ Wed, 02 Apr 2014 16:17:43 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4140 BU Lecturer works on BBC Radio 4 production https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/04/02/bu-lecturer-works-on-bbc-radio-4-production/ Wed, 02 Apr 2014 14:05:42 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4138 Jo Tyler has been involved in a stage radio production of the classic ‘Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy’ as part of BBC Radio 4’s character takeover day.]]> Community out in force for Sport Relief Mile https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/03/31/sport-relief-mile-raises-almost-2000/ Mon, 31 Mar 2014 09:50:43 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4094 The Sport Relief Mile, hosted by sportBU and AFC Bournemouth, raised £1,800 for charity.]]> BU men’s football team celebrate promotion success https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/03/21/bu-mens-football-team-celebrate-promotion-success/ Fri, 21 Mar 2014 15:40:13 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3996 Bournemouth University’s men’s football team are celebrating this week, with the 1st and 3rd team clinching promotion to higher divisions.]]> Mrs Valerie Pitt-Rivers appointed as Pro-Chancellor at BU https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/03/21/mrs-valerie-pitt-rivers-appointed-as-pro-chancellor-at-bu/ Fri, 21 Mar 2014 11:27:04 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3990 Bournemouth University is delighted to announce the appointment of Mrs Valerie Pitt-Rivers as Pro-Chancellor for the University.]]> University Business Challenge – BU into the Grand Final https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/03/20/university-business-challenge-bu-into-the-grand-final/ Thu, 20 Mar 2014 13:48:35 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3969 Business School students reach the Grand Final of the IBM University Business Challenge.]]> Top London PR Agency run workshop at BU https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/03/20/bell-pottinger/ Thu, 20 Mar 2014 13:11:39 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3951 Leading London PR Agency Bell Pottinger ran a workshop at Bournemouth University (BU) aiming to give students an insight into the PR industry and assist them with their studies. ]]> Bryce Dyer discusses Paralympic tech for The Conversation https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/03/20/bryce-dyer-discusses-paralympic-tech-for-the-conversation/ Thu, 20 Mar 2014 12:40:51 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3949 Dr Heather Hartwell speaks to BBC West Midlands https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/03/20/dr-heather-hartwell-speaks-to-bbc-west-midlands/ Thu, 20 Mar 2014 12:36:33 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3947 Sue Thomas debates digital detox for The Conversation https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/03/20/sue-thomas-debates-digital-detox-for-the-conversation/ Thu, 20 Mar 2014 12:33:06 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3945 ‘Lecturer of the year’ Shortlist Success https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/03/07/lecturer-of-the-year-shortlist-success/ Fri, 07 Mar 2014 15:22:58 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3832 Congratulations to Mark Gagan, Senior Lecturer at University College Yeovil (UCY), who has been shortlisted for ‘Lecturer of the Year’ in the Student Nursing Times Awards.]]> Charities unite for Social Media strategy workshops https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/03/07/charities-unite-for-social-media-strategy-workshops/ Fri, 07 Mar 2014 11:33:25 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3822 A project to help charities create a social media strategy has started at Bournemouth University.]]> Prime Minister highlights success of Bournemouth University graduates https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/03/05/prime-minister-highlights-success-of-bournemouth-university-graduates/ Wed, 05 Mar 2014 16:05:50 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3778 Bournemouth East MP Tobias Ellwood took the opportunity to promote the work of Bournemouth University graduates during Prime Minister’s Questions.]]> Coverage roundup for BU’s Gravity success https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/03/05/coverage-roundup-for-bus-gravity-success/ Wed, 05 Mar 2014 15:14:05 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3774 The Guardian, The Independent and ITV are among the media outlets talking about Bournemouth University graduate success at the Oscars.]]> Bournemouth University graduates celebrating Oscar success https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/03/03/bournemouth-university-graduates-celebrating-oscar-success/ Mon, 03 Mar 2014 09:29:27 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3731 Bournemouth University graduates were celebrating last night as their work on the film Gravity was highlighted with an Oscar win. ]]> Eating Disorder Awareness Week at Bournemouth University https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/02/28/eating-disorder-awareness-week-at-bournemouth-university/ Fri, 28 Feb 2014 15:58:06 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3728 Bournemouth University (BU) held a number of events as part of Eating Disorder Awareness Week to help raise awareness about eating disorders and increase people’s understanding of conditions.]]> Archaeology professor Mark Brisbane featured on BBC Radio 4 https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/02/28/archaeology-professor-mark-brisbane-featured-on-bbc-radio-4/ Fri, 28 Feb 2014 15:45:38 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3726 Vice-Chancellor Professor John Vinney appears in The Telegraph https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/02/28/vice-chancellor-professor-john-vinney-appears-in-the-telegraph/ Fri, 28 Feb 2014 15:41:30 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3724 Bournemouth University Vice-Chancellor John Vinney featured in The Telegraph discussing the removal of the cap on student numbers at universities.]]> Britten’s War Requiem performed at Winchester Cathedral https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/02/24/brittens-war-requiem-performed-at-winchester-cathedral/ Mon, 24 Feb 2014 16:41:19 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3666 Over 400 performers from across the South joined forces on Saturday night to perform Benjamin Britten’s ‘War Requiem’ at Winchester Cathedral.]]> Students’ ‘Big Idea’ gives power to children https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/02/19/students-big-idea-gives-power-to-children/ Wed, 19 Feb 2014 15:44:32 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3634 Bournemouth University students win a Dragons Den-style ‘Big Idea’ competition run by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.]]> BU and AECC Chronic Back Pain Project https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/02/11/bu-and-aecc-chronic-back-pain-project/ Tue, 11 Feb 2014 15:22:26 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3582 Bournemouth University and the Anglo European College of Chiropractic (AECC) are to fund a project to investigate chronic back pain.]]> Sochi2014: BU opinion and involvement in the Winter Games https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/02/10/sochi2014-bu-opinion-and-involvement-in-the-winter-games/ Mon, 10 Feb 2014 15:13:44 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3572 BU staff available for press comment during the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games.]]> BU Epidural research featured on numerous medical websites https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/02/10/bu-epidural-research-featured-on-numerous-medical-websites/ Mon, 10 Feb 2014 12:36:49 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3562 Midwifery conference discusses future of global childbirth healthcare https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/02/07/midwifery-conference-discusses-future-of-global-childbirth-healtcare/ Fri, 07 Feb 2014 14:23:23 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3530 An international conference exploring the challenges facing maternal and newborn health worldwide has taken place at Bournemouth University.]]> BU’s new Student Centre reaches its highest point. https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/01/24/bus-new-student-centre-reaches-its-highest-point/ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 14:54:38 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3387 A topping out ceremony has marked a significant stage in the construction of Bournemouth University’s new state-of-the-art Student Centre.]]> BU animation lecturer featured on Guardian website https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/01/24/bu-animation-lecturer-featured-on-guardian-website/ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 11:30:50 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3370 BU celebrates Chinese New Year https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/01/22/bu-celebrates-chinese-new-year/ Wed, 22 Jan 2014 17:46:18 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3348 Bournemouth University celebrated Chinese New Year with traditional entertainment organised by BU's Chinese Student and Scholar Association (BU CSSA).]]> BU campuses get a #BUProud makeover https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/01/14/bu-campuses-get-a-buproud-makeover/ Tue, 14 Jan 2014 16:18:16 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3263 BU’s re-launch of the #BUProud campaign has begun with a new set of pictures displayed on the entrances to some of the university’s buildings.]]> Bournemouth University receives grant to raise prosopagnosia awareness https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/01/09/bournemouth-university-receives-grant-to-raise-prosopagnosia-awareness/ Thu, 09 Jan 2014 16:57:32 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3233 Bournemouth University’s Centre for Face Processing Disorders (CFPD) has been awarded a four-figure sum from the British Psychological Society to raise awareness for prosopagnosia, or face blindness, in the UK.]]> Timetable information for HSC students https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/01/03/timetable-information-for-hsc-students/ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 16:26:40 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3192 John Vinney speaks to Guardian Higher Education Network https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/01/03/john-vinney-speaks-to-guardian-higher-education-network/ Fri, 03 Jan 2014 13:21:34 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3188 Bournemouth University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor John Vinney, spoke to the Guardian to give his thoughts on George Osborne’s plans for the future of Higher Education, announced during the autumn statement.]]> Dyson visit BU engineering students https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/12/04/dyson-visit-bu-engineering-students/ Wed, 04 Dec 2013 15:52:18 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3042 The James Dyson Foundation visited Bournemouth University and gave students a unique insight into the daily operations at Dyson.]]> Lecturer awarded £7,000 grant to further marine research https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/12/04/lecturer-awarded-7000-grant-to-further-marine-research/ Wed, 04 Dec 2013 15:44:37 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3039 Paola Palma, lecturer in Marine Archaeology at Bournemouth University has recently been awarded an English Heritage grant worth £7,000 to study shipworms around the UK.]]> BU Masters student appears in RPS Journal https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/12/04/bu-masters-student-appears-in-rps-journal/ Wed, 04 Dec 2013 15:39:53 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3037 Media School US Election coverage wins award https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/12/02/media-school-us-election-coverage-wins-award/ Mon, 02 Dec 2013 12:26:25 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3029 Bournemouth University Media School students' radio coverage of the US 2012 Presidential election has won a Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC) award for best radio news day.]]> NCTJ conference hosted at Bournemouth University https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/12/02/nctj-conference-hosted-at-bournemouth-university/ Mon, 02 Dec 2013 11:06:29 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3025 Bournemouth University Media School academics were joined by a host of journalists, guests and peers for this year's NCTJ Conference.]]> Miles Russell discusses Piltdown Man hoax on BBC Radio Solent https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/11/28/miles-russell-discusses-piltdown-man-hoax-on-bbc-radio-solent/ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 14:55:03 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2998 Dr Jeff Bray appears on BBC Radio Solent https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/11/28/dr-jeff-bray-appears-on-bbc-radio-solent/ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 14:44:54 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2996 Student-led project to impact mountain communities https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/11/18/student-led-project-to-impact-mountain-communities/ Mon, 18 Nov 2013 13:31:33 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2854 A project to help and support communities living in mountainous regions across the world is to start at Bournemouth University.]]> BU PhD student quoted on Science Daily website https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/11/13/bu-phd-student-quoted-on-science-daily-website/ Wed, 13 Nov 2013 15:33:35 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2767 BU’s Tim Darvill speaks to National Geographic https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/11/13/bus-tim-darvill-speaks-to-national-geographic/ Wed, 13 Nov 2013 15:31:03 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2765 BU celebrates success during graduation week https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/11/08/bu-celebrates-success-during-graduation-week/ Fri, 08 Nov 2013 16:26:26 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2679 Over 5,000 BU graduates celebrated this week as they were handed their degree certificates during six graduation ceremonies.]]> BU graduate is Technical Lead at McLaren https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/11/08/bu-graduate-is-technical-lead-at-mclaren/ Fri, 08 Nov 2013 15:03:21 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2676 Bournemouth University graduate Jimmy Headdon is a Technical Lead for McLaren. He offers his advice to current students about succeeding in industry.]]> Tobias Ellwood MP talks politics with BU students https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/11/01/tobias-ellwood-mp-talks-politics-with-bu-students/ Fri, 01 Nov 2013 15:24:34 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2633 Tobias Ellwood MP visited Bournemouth University today to talk to a group of Media School students about the current political situation in Syria.]]> NCTJ Journalism Skills Conference hosted at BU https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/11/01/nctj-journalism-skills-conference-hosted-at-bu/ Fri, 01 Nov 2013 14:57:07 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2631 The sixth annual NCTJ Journalism Skills Conference is to be hosted by Bournemouth University between 27 and 28 November 2013.]]> New project to promote vegetable consumption amongst children and the elderly https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/10/30/new-project-to-promote-vegetable-consumption-amongst-children-and-the-elderly/ Wed, 30 Oct 2013 10:31:42 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4564 A Marie Curie funded project; VeggiEAT will look to increase vegetable intake and promote healthy eating across Europe.]]> University contribution recognised in the Bournemouth Echo https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/10/23/university-contribution-recognised-in-the-bournemouth-echo/ Wed, 23 Oct 2013 15:50:54 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2531 Archaeology lecturer John Gale in The Independent https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/10/23/archaeology-lecturer-john-gale-in-the-independent/ Wed, 23 Oct 2013 13:20:51 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2528 Events underway for Black History Month https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/10/16/events-underway-for-black-history-month/ Wed, 16 Oct 2013 09:39:25 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2427 Events are starting to take place to mark Black History Month at Bournemouth University.]]> Mental Health Awareness Week at BU https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/10/11/mental-health-awareness-week-at-bu/ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 08:40:59 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2371 Bournemouth University participated in World Mental Health Awareness week by hosting a number of guest lectures and events, hoping to inform people and raise awareness of mental health.]]> BU in the Independent on Sunday and The i Paper https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/10/09/bu-in-the-independent-on-sunday-and-the-i-paper/ Wed, 09 Oct 2013 15:05:57 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2363 Anthea Innes talks to BBC Radio Solent about carers https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/10/09/anthea-innes-talks-to-bbc-radio-solent-about-carers/ Wed, 09 Oct 2013 14:54:17 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2361 Archaeology project nominated for Dorset Archaeological Awards https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/10/09/archaeology-project-nominated-for-dorset-archaeological-awards/ Wed, 09 Oct 2013 14:37:50 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2357 Bournemouth University’s M.A.D. About the Wreck project has been nominated for the Dorset Archaeological Awards.]]> Three BU students up for Institute of Directors Award https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/10/07/three-bu-students-up-for-institute-of-directors-award/ Mon, 07 Oct 2013 13:27:16 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2291 Three Bournemouth University students have been shortlisted for the Student of the Year prize at this years Institute of Directors' Director of the Year Awards.]]> BU supporting the inaugural Bournemouth Marathon Festival https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/10/04/bu-supporting-the-inaugaral-bournemouth-marathon-festival/ Fri, 04 Oct 2013 08:55:00 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2226 Bournemouth University staff and students are supporting the delivery of the inaugural Bournemouth Marathon Festival this weekend. ]]> Mental Health Week taking place at BU https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/10/02/mental-health-week-taking-place-at-bu/ Wed, 02 Oct 2013 14:31:37 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2211 BFX Festival highlighted twice in the Bournemouth Echo https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/10/02/bfx-festival-highlighted-twice-in-the-bournemouth-echo/ Wed, 02 Oct 2013 12:53:30 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2199 BU students in The Guardian on deciding where to study https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/10/02/bu-students-in-the-guardian-on-deciding-where-to-study/ Wed, 02 Oct 2013 10:26:22 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2197 BFX Festival opens in Bournemouth https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/09/25/bfx-festival-opens-in-bournemouth/ Wed, 25 Sep 2013 13:22:13 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2169 The BFX Festival, a festival that celebrates the visual effects industry in the UK, has opened in Bournemouth.]]> New research project to uncover the history of chickens https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/09/18/new-research-project-to-uncover-the-history-of-chickens/ Wed, 18 Sep 2013 12:25:28 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2120 A new research project looking at the history of chickens is hoping to shed light on how the relationship between people and chickens has developed over the last 8,000 years. ]]>