presspr – News & Events https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk Bournemouth University Tue, 06 Aug 2013 15:21:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 BU graduate’s company wins grant to develop new flood barriers https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/01/21/bu-graduates-company-wins-65000-grant-to-develop-innovative-flood-defence-product/ Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:54:02 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=549 The government grant will allow Fluvial Innovations Ltd to develop a new FloodBrick for use instead of sandbags. ]]> I don’t Beliebe it! https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/01/17/i-dont-beliebe-it/ Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:33:21 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=316 BU journalism student wins international competition to travel to Miami and meet Justin Bieber ]]> BU student wins prestigious Prince’s Trust Award https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/01/11/bu-student-wins-princes-trust-award-after-overcoming-adversity-to-gain-place-at-university/ Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:57:27 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=252 Nat Hawley won Education Achiever of the Year Award, and may now get to meet the Prince of Wales.]]> Dr Jeff Bray on BBC Radio Solent https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/01/10/dr-jeff-bray-on-bbc-radio-solent/ Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:52:49 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=363 BU food expert speaks to Wave 105 https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/01/10/bu-food-expert-speaks-to-wave-105/ Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:52:02 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=357 The Bourne Legacy https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/01/09/the-bourne-legacy/ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:48:46 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=246 Alumni who have done well in the creative industries come back to BU to give advice to Media School students.]]> 2012 Paralympics changed perceptions of disability, BU study finds https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/01/08/2012-paralympics-changed-peoples-perceptions-of-disability-and-disabled-sport-bu-study-finds/ Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:36:35 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=237 The study by Bournemouth University’s Media School spoke to people before and after the London 2012 Paralympic Games]]> Professor Keith Brown appears in The Telegraph and Nursing Times https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/01/01/professor-keith-brown-appears-in-the-telegraph-and-nursing-times/ Tue, 01 Jan 2013 14:54:59 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=367 BU graduate features in Develop 3D Magazine https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/12/29/bu-graduate-features-in-develop-3d-magazine/ Sat, 29 Dec 2012 15:32:15 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=390 BU student brings together pilot and man who shot him down https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/12/19/bu-masters-student-brings-together-former-us-air-pilot-and-serbian-man-who-shot-down-his-plane/ Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:19:03 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=220 Zeljko Mirkovic’s documentary The Second Meeting tells the story of the two men meeting again and forging a friendship.]]> Who killed Rudolph the Reindeer? https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/12/17/who-killed-rudolph-the-reindeer/ Mon, 17 Dec 2012 15:24:19 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=199 Schoolchildren visit Bournemouth University to try and solve the Christmas crime]]> Hospitality Management students serve HRH The Princess Royal https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/12/17/hospitality-management-students-serve-hrh-the-princess-royal/ Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:26:50 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=700 Coverage of HRH The Princess Royal’s visit to BU https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/12/13/coverage-of-hrh-the-princess-royals-visit-to-bu/ Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:08:52 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=379 BU researcher Innes McCartney on Channel 4 documentary https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/12/09/postgraduate-researcher-innes-mccartney-on-channel-4-shipwreck-documentary/ Sun, 09 Dec 2012 14:58:01 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=373 BU Forensic Science courses in The i newspaper https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/12/06/bu-forensic-science-courses-in-the-i-newspaper/ Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:14:14 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=381 Philippa Hudson and the safety of children’s lunchboxes https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/12/05/philippa-hudson-and-the-safety-of-childrens-lunchboxes/ Wed, 05 Dec 2012 15:29:05 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=386 Bournemouth University in the Times Higher Education https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/12/05/bournemouth-university-in-the-times-higher-education/ Wed, 05 Dec 2012 15:26:46 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=383 Archaeology project shortlisted for Heritage Award https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/12/04/archaeology-project-shortlisted-for-heritage-award/ Tue, 04 Dec 2012 11:21:37 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=693 Sean Street on BBC Radio’s 90th Anniversary https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/11/30/sean-street-on-bbc-radios-90th-anniversary/ Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:30:53 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=388 BU’s Karen Fowler–Watt in The i Paper and The Independent https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/11/28/bus-karen-fowler-watt-features-in-the-i-paper-and-the-independent/ Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:33:22 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=392 Dr Andrew Mayers’ research is hit with BBC https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/11/26/dr-andrew-mayers-research-is-hit-with-bbc/ Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:34:51 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=394 Jean-Claude Baumgarten receives Honorary Doctorate from BU https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/11/15/jean-claude-baumgarten-receives-honorary-doctorate-from-bu/ Thu, 15 Nov 2012 11:32:03 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=703 Local community heroine receives honorary doctorate from BU https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/11/15/local-community-heroine-receives-honorary-doctorate-from-bu/ Thu, 15 Nov 2012 11:23:45 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=697 BU’s US Election coverage is media success https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/11/13/bus-us-election-coverage-is-media-success/ Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:41:27 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=398 Bournemouth University celebrates graduate success https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/11/12/bournemouth-university-celebrated-graduate-success/ Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:43:40 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=400 BU student creates best film about his placement abroad https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/10/30/bu-student-wins-national-competition-for-best-film-about-placement-abroad/ Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:47:55 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=407 Martin Constantine wins British Council competition for video of his placement year in France.]]> Health professionals learn more about nutrition for cancer survivors https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/10/29/health-professionals-learn-more-about-importance-of-nutrition-for-cancer-survivors/ Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:52:54 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=410 Masterclass was organised by nutrition experts from Bournemouth University and Royal Bournemouth Hospital.]]> BU students win two international awards for short film https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/10/28/bu-students-win-two-international-awards-for-short-film/ Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:41:47 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=413 Media School students win awards at festivals in Switzerland and USA for one–minute film created as part of coursework.]]> Students interview Skyfall stars Daniel Craig and Naomie Harris https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/10/26/students-interview-skyfall-stars-daniel-craig-and-naomie-harris/ Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:59:46 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=417 Friends won competition organised by BBC Radio 1 breakfast show to interview stars of the latest Bond film.]]> Historian talks at BU about black community during World War II https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/10/24/historian-talks-at-bu-about-contribution-of-black-community-during-world-war-ii/ Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:00:40 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=420 Talk was part of a series of events that will run at Bournemouth University to commemorate Black History Month.]]> Dr Sarah Bate on face blindness in national newspapers https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/10/24/dr-sarah-bate-on-face-blindness-in-national-newspapers/ Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:45:00 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=404 BU lecturer meets HRH Duchess of Cornwall https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/10/22/bu-lecturer-meets-hrh-duchess-of-cornwall/ Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:32:46 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=445 Sports science lecturer Jo Hawkes met Camilla at Clarence House, as part of World Osteoporosis Day.]]> BU Journalism student wins top web award from industry body https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/10/19/bu-journalism-student-wins-top-web-award-from-industry-body/ Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:38:11 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=449 Fifth year running that a Master's Multimedia Journalism student from BU has won the BJTC website prize.]]> BU students find out more about volunteering https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/10/18/bu-students-find-out-more-about-volunteering/ Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:04:21 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=464 Student union-organised fair introduces students to charities who need their help.]]> BU student wins volunteer award for work at London Youth Games https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/10/18/bu-student-wins-volunteer-award-for-work-at-london-youth-games/ Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:56:04 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=460 Roseanne Blaze meets Olympic stars at glittering awards ceremony.]]> Bournemouth University shortlisted for prestigious games award https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/10/18/bournemouth-university-shortlisted-for-prestigious-games-award/ Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:49:11 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=456 BU up for a TIGA Games Industry Award for best university.]]> Poem inspired by battlefield trip wins Thomas Hardy Society prize https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/10/18/poem-inspired-by-battlefield-trip-wins-thomas-hardy-society-prize/ Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:44:31 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=453 BA (Hons) English student at BU Sarah Wall wins Thomas Hardy Society prize. ]]> Mental Health Awareness Week draws to a close https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/10/17/mental-health-awareness-week-draws-to-a-close/ Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:13:06 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=467 Cherries star joins students to relaunch project at Meyrick Park https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/10/15/afc-bournemouth-star-joins-bu-students-to-re-launch-project-clearing-woodland-at-meyrick-park/ Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:33:22 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=481 Stephen Purches joined police in praising student union-led project to reduce criminal activity and encourage wildlife at the park. ]]> Hospitality awards given in memory of former students https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/10/15/hospitality-awards-given-in-memory-of-bu-students-who-have-passed-away/ Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:28:47 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=478 Parents come back to university to give awards to deserving current students.]]> BU research finds River Thames among most invaded in the world https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/10/15/bu-research-finds-river-thames-among-most-invaded-in-the-world/ Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:19:56 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=474 New non-native species discovered there every 50 weeks, BU research finds.]]> Post-Olympic tourism: a golden opportunity? https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/10/15/post-olympic-tourism-a-golden-opportunity/ Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:15:30 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=470 Post-Olympic tourism legacies to be the focus of event at Bournemouth University. ]]> Seen But Seldom Heard returns for local festival https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/10/12/seen-but-seldom-heard-returns-for-local-festival/ Fri, 12 Oct 2012 14:38:24 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=484 Fire FM presenters battle it out at BU gym https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/10/09/fire-fm-presenters-battle-it-out-at-bu-gym/ Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:39:02 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=487 DJs Dave Taylor and Niall Moloney compete in fitness challenges at revamped Talbot Campus gym.]]> Dozens brave rain for Mental Health Awareness beach walk https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/10/08/dozens-brave-rain-for-mental-health-awareness-beach-walk/ Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:44:23 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=492 Mayor of Bournemouth among those who joined the walk from Bournemouth Pier to Branksome Dene.]]> BU placement student wins Undergraduate of the Year award https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/10/05/bu-student-wins-undergraduate-of-the-year-award-from-placement-company/ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:47:40 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=495 Matthew rewarded for work he did while on placement year with AgustaWestland.]]> Julie Girling MEP visits Bournemouth University https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/10/04/julie-girling-mep-visits-bournemouth-university/ Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:55:26 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=501 MEP, who represents the South West at the European Parliament, says research needs to be a priority.]]> Director of Spooks and Life on Mars comes to Bournemouth University https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/10/04/director-of-spooks-and-life-on-mars-comes-to-bournemouth-university/ Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:51:36 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=498 Bharat Nalluri tells BU media students that degrees important to break into the film industry.]]> Follow funny Sophie! https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/10/01/follow-funny-sophie/ Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:00:30 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=504 BU graduate named as one of top 50 funniest women to follow on Twitter.]]> Bournemouth University triumphs at 2012 CIPR PRide Awards https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/09/28/bournemouth-university-triumphs-at-2012-cipr-pride-awards/ Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:11:16 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=507 Gold Award win for BU’s National Student Survey campaign featuring NeSSa the Camel.]]> People can now enter the New Media Writing Prize 2012 https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/09/27/people-can-now-enter-the-new-media-writing-prize-2012/ Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:18:03 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=510 The awards, run by Bournemouth University, showcase innovative storytelling for digital media. ]]> BU Master’s student wins national editing competition https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/09/26/bu-masters-student-wins-national-editing-competition/ Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:24:24 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=516 Chris beat media students from across the country to win industry-standard editing equipment.]]> Peace One Day reaches Bournemouth University https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/09/26/peace-one-day-reaches-bournemouth-university/ Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:23:05 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=514 BU graduate speechwriter for Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/09/25/bu-graduate-now-writes-speeches-for-prime-minister-of-trinidad-and-tobago/ Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:33:40 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=524 BU Graduate wins national competition to develop game https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/09/24/bu-graduate-wins-national-competition-to-develop-game/ Mon, 24 Sep 2012 15:37:08 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=526 Bournemouth MP among guests at BU Seen But Seldom Heard event https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/09/24/bournemouth-mp-among-guests-at-bu-seen-but-seldom-heard-event/ Mon, 24 Sep 2012 15:28:49 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=519 Tobias Ellwood MP heard poems written and performed by young people with disabilities, as part of Bournemouth University-led project.]]> BU graduate’s production company works on new Joss Stone video https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/09/23/bu-graduates-production-company-works-on-new-joss-stone-video/ Sun, 23 Sep 2012 15:38:51 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=530 Poole-based company did post-production work on music video for the singer.]]> Speechwriters in Bournemouth for conference https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/09/20/speechwriters-in-bournemouth-for-conference/ Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:53:05 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=537 Delegates from around the world at Bournemouth University for UK Speechwriters Guild conference.]]> Poole student wins national environment competition https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/09/20/poole-student-wins-national-environment-competition/ Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:49:58 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=534 Sam won trip to Stockholm, where he met the Crown Princess of Sweden.]]> BU student wins prestigious scriptwriting prize https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/09/19/bu-student-wins-prestigious-scriptwriting-prize/ Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:59:50 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=542 Sophie Petzal beats entries from around the world to claim Peter Ustinov Television Scriptwriting Award.]]> Professor Phlegm is back! https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/09/18/professor-phlegm-is-back/ Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:03:52 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=545 Children’s radio series created by BU students and graduates gains second series.]]> BU stars at Olympic and Paralympic Games https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/09/11/bu-stars-at-olympic-and-paralympic-games/ Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:09:20 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=603 BU Shortlisted for Two THE Awards https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/09/10/bu-shortlisted-for-two-the-awards/ Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:15:37 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=611 BU students win plaudits in project for car manufacturer https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/09/10/bu-students-win-plaudits-in-project-for-car-manufacturer/ https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/09/10/bu-students-win-plaudits-in-project-for-car-manufacturer/#comments Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:11:39 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=606 https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/09/10/bu-students-win-plaudits-in-project-for-car-manufacturer/feed/ 1 BU Graduate wins place on Virgin project https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/09/07/bu-graduate-wins-place-on-virgin-project/ Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:17:41 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=614 Seen But Seldom Heard https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/09/05/seen-but-seldom-heard/ Wed, 05 Sep 2012 15:20:15 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=618 Comment on Oscar Pistorius’s defeat https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/09/05/comment-on-oscar-pistoriuss-defeat/ Wed, 05 Sep 2012 15:18:52 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=616 Powerlifting success for BU students https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/09/04/powerlifting-success-for-bu-students/ Tue, 04 Sep 2012 15:21:39 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=621