Alumni – News & Events https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk Bournemouth University Thu, 18 Aug 2022 07:25:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 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.]]> 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 graduate who wrote & directed feature film back to give advice https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/05/27/bu-graduate-who-wrote-directed-feature-film-back-to-give-advice/ Tue, 27 May 2014 15:57:11 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4686 BA (Hons) Scriptwriting for Film and TV graduate Ben Cookson created film Almost Married ]]> BA Business Studies launches alumni panel of successful graduates https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/05/15/business-studies-course-introduces-alumni-panel-of-successful-graduates/ Thu, 15 May 2014 12:34:51 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4513 Panel will strengthen course by sharing industry experience and trends ]]> 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.]]> BU graduates have animation selected for prestigious film festival https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/04/09/bu-graduates-have-animation-selected-for-prestigious-film-festival/ Wed, 09 Apr 2014 08:57:06 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4203 Animated short Espero will be shown at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival ]]> BU Journalism graduate named NCTJ’s Alumni of the Month https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/03/31/bu-journalism-graduate-named-nctjs-alumni-of-the-month/ Mon, 31 Mar 2014 10:40:54 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4106 Rachel Bartlett graduated from BU in 2010 and is now editor of a popular journalism website ]]> 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. ]]> 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. ]]> BU TV Production graduate wins Royal Television Society Award https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/02/24/bu-tv-graduate-wins-royal-television-society-award/ Mon, 24 Feb 2014 16:09:40 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3659 Beth Lamont won the Southern Student Prize for Best Entertainment Programme ]]> BU graduates’ out of this world success on VFX for Gravity https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/02/17/bu-graduates-out-of-this-world-success-on-vfx-for-gravity/ Mon, 17 Feb 2014 13:27:59 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3607 Number of NCCA stars worked on award-winning visual effects for blockbuster Gravity ]]> 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 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).]]> The Bourne Legacy: sharing top tips for industry success https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/01/16/bourne-legacy-is-back/ Thu, 16 Jan 2014 13:54:51 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3288 Successful Media School alumni share advice and top tips with current students]]> 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.]]> BU TV Production graduate receives BAFTA nomination https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/01/13/bu-tv-production-graduate-receives-bafta-nomination/ Mon, 13 Jan 2014 10:45:09 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3245 Ben Mallaby, who did MA Television Production at BU, nominated in the Short Film category for the 2014 BAFTAs. ]]> 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.]]> BU graduate is World Champion Duathlete https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/09/06/bu-graduate-is-world-champion-duathlete/ Fri, 06 Sep 2013 14:08:11 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2041 A former BU student has raced to victory with a gold medal display at the Duathlon World Championships.]]> BU graduate goes write way to win BAFTA competition https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/08/05/bu-scriptwriting-graduate-goes-write-way-to-win-bafta-competition/ Mon, 05 Aug 2013 13:45:00 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1637 Master’s graduate Christiana Brockbank won nationwide competition to find most promising comedy writers ]]> Graduate part of scheme to inspire and help budding student entrepreneurs https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/04/28/graduate-part-of-scheme-to-inspire-and-help-budding-student-entrepreneurs/ Sun, 28 Apr 2013 12:38:29 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1207 Guy Watts - co-founder of charity Streetscape - is representing BU in the the Start-up: A Story scheme ]]> BU graduates celebrate Oscar and BAFTA success https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/03/15/bu-graduates-celebrate-oscar-and-bafta-success/ Fri, 15 Mar 2013 09:54:58 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1169 Forget sandcastles – it’s all about sand-camels! https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/02/06/forget-sandcastles-its-all-about-sand-camels/ Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:19:38 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1061 BU graduate returns to create giant sand-sculpture of NSS camel mascot on campus]]> 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. ]]> 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.]]> BU graduate inspires budding student entrepreneurs https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/11/28/bu-graduate-who-set-up-own-business-inspires-budding-student-entrepreneurs/ Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:41:06 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=85 Gary Seneviratne set up award-winning digital agency Adido with fellow BU Computing graduates in 2003.]]> BU Honorary Doctorate “more special” than winning an Oscar https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/11/09/visual-effects-supervisor-says-bu-honorary-doctorate-more-special-than-winning-an-oscar/ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 01:23:52 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=105 Paul Franklin, who received Oscar and BAFTA for visual effects work on Inception, became a Doctor of Arts at BU graduation ceremony today.]]> BU Master’s student wins animation prize https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/11/01/bu-masters-student-wins-animation-prize/ Thu, 01 Nov 2012 01:39:06 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=118 MA 3D Animation student Leo Crane won student award at MIA Animation Festival.]]> 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.]]> 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.]]> 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.]]> Eating healthy – sorted https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/06/08/eating-healthy-sorted/ Fri, 08 Jun 2012 10:57:17 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=679 BU student creates start-up company Uni Shack https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/05/29/bu-student-creates-start-up-company-uni-shack/ Tue, 29 May 2012 11:05:38 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=687