https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk Bournemouth University Fri, 06 Feb 2015 15:38:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2015/02/06/ourbustory/ Fri, 06 Feb 2015 15:34:25 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=6685 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.]]> 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).]]> 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.]]> 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.]]> 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.]]> 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.]]> 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’.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/08/12/get-clear-on-clearing-advice-from-bournemouth-university/ Tue, 12 Aug 2014 15:24:42 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=5557 Help is on hand from BU if your exam results are not what you expect ]]> 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.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/07/29/swash-channel-wreck-surfaces-in-new-exhibition/ Tue, 29 Jul 2014 10:52:02 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=5431 Artefacts from a Seventeenth Century wreck, found and conserved by Bournemouth University’s maritime archaeologists, have been unveiled at Poole Museum. ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/07/18/bournemouth-university-boat-club-named-nus-sports-club-of-the-year/ Fri, 18 Jul 2014 09:49:57 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=5307 National awards celebrate outstanding work in Students’ Unions, with over 600 nominations ]]> 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.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/07/15/bu-academic-in-parliament-to-present-research-findings-on-women-politicians-and-the-media/ Tue, 15 Jul 2014 14:08:10 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=5293 BU’s Dr Heather Savigny spoke at the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Sex Equality, examining media coverage of women in politics]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/07/14/pupils-at-bournemouth-schools-help-come-up-with-designs-for-bio-beach-project/ Mon, 14 Jul 2014 10:30:56 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=5270 Pupils joined Bournemouth University researchers to design structures to improve biodiversity along the area's coastline ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/07/14/success-of-bu-health-and-social-care-students-celebrated/ Mon, 14 Jul 2014 09:52:42 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=5263 Achievements of graduating students celebrated with School of Health and Social Care's annual Awards Ceremony ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/07/04/new-archaeological-find-at-big-dig/ Fri, 04 Jul 2014 15:38:49 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=5171 A new archaeological discovery in Dorset uncovers Roman family.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/07/04/first-foundation-students-graduate-from-guernsey-training-agency/ Fri, 04 Jul 2014 14:33:59 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=5150 First ten students graduate from joint Guernsey and BU foundation programme.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/06/26/find-out-about-natures-death-ray-guns-at-bus-next-cafe-scientifique/ Thu, 26 Jun 2014 13:17:08 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=5047 Dr Jen Gupta will deliver the talk at Café Boscanova on Tuesday July 2 ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/06/25/bu-research-into-respite-care-raised-in-prime-ministers-questions/ Wed, 25 Jun 2014 15:14:16 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=5037 Annette Brooke MP highlighted the research, which investigates how respite care for children affects parental relationships ]]> 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.]]> 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.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/06/20/face-blindness-formally-recognised-by-nhs-choices-after-work-by-bu-academic/ Fri, 20 Jun 2014 08:48:20 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4950 Following work with BU's Dr Sarah Bate, NHS Choices have formally recognised prosopagnosia as a condition.]]> 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 ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/06/18/advertising-students-star-in-their-own-advert/ Wed, 18 Jun 2014 10:54:13 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4927 Four BU students present prize-winning pitch to VisitEngland ]]> 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.]]> 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.]]> 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. ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/06/16/roundtable-at-house-of-commons-calls-for-greater-awareness-of-face-blindness/ Mon, 16 Jun 2014 14:39:13 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4835 Event hosted by BU Centre for Face Processing Disorders and Tobias Ellwood MP to discuss measures to increase public and professional awareness of the condition]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/06/13/seen-but-seldom-heard-returns-to-bu/ Fri, 13 Jun 2014 15:27:20 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4793 Young disabled poets perform their own work at BU's Festival of Learning ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/06/12/subu-annual-review-celebrates-success/ Thu, 12 Jun 2014 17:09:09 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4812 Annual Review celebrates SUBU’s 20th birthday by showcasing another year of achievements]]> 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. ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/06/09/minister-for-universities-and-science-opens-bus-festival-of-learning/ Mon, 09 Jun 2014 14:55:55 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4753 David Willetts MP experienced some of the activities on offer and spoke about the importance of public engagement ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/06/06/bu-students-rock-at-awards-dinner/ Fri, 06 Jun 2014 16:37:15 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4744 BU students are the real stars at the ROCK Star Awards.]]> 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 ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/05/27/bu-students-broadcast-live-eu-election-coverage/ Tue, 27 May 2014 14:59:08 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4673 Students from across Media School cover European Parliamentary Elections live ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/05/23/winners-of-bu-national-student-survey-prize-draw-chosen/ Fri, 23 May 2014 11:30:50 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4642 Winners picked at random for prizes including £1,000 of holiday vouchers and VIP graduation packages ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/05/21/work-begins-on-bournemouth-university-international-college/ Wed, 21 May 2014 16:25:50 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4605 Ground breaking ceremony marked start of work on the educational and residential facility for international students]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/05/21/germaine-greer-gives-public-talk-at-bournemouth-university/ Wed, 21 May 2014 09:24:59 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4582 Spoke about contemporary feminism during public lecture, organised by BU Women’s Academic Network ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/05/19/bu-accounting-professor-receives-lifetime-achievement-award/ Mon, 19 May 2014 09:40:58 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4544 Professor Stella Fearnley received the prestigious award from the British Accounting and Finance Association for her contribution to the industry ]]> 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.]]> 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 ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/05/15/comedian-phill-jupitus-shares-tips-advice-with-bu-media-students/ Thu, 15 May 2014 12:08:13 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4507 Visited BU to talk to media school students about his experience in the industry ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/05/13/bus-festival-of-learning-fun-in-bournemouth-square-this-saturday/ Tue, 13 May 2014 11:24:22 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4463 From giant bubbles to fun experiments and soap-making, there’s something for all the family ]]> 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.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/05/12/bu-student-team-wins-european-wide-advertising-competition/ Mon, 12 May 2014 16:03:22 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4452 Final year advertising students beat competition from across Europe to win Ad Venture competition ]]> 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.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/05/09/students-who-go-above-and-beyond-celebrated-at-awards-ceremony/ Fri, 09 May 2014 14:58:59 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4433 More than 80 BU students who completed Student Development Award receive recognition for their achievements.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/05/08/public-meeting-to-explore-dementia-friendly-care-environments/ Thu, 08 May 2014 13:40:58 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4413 All welcome to attend the free event, organized by Bournemouth University Dementia Institute (BUDI) with support of Alzheimer’s Research UK ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/05/07/bu-student-in-pole-position-for-formula-1-trophy-competition/ Wed, 07 May 2014 12:42:29 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4396 Trophy created by Industrial Design student could be handed to winners of the Grand Prix ]]> 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.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/04/29/bu-teams-in-final-of-european-student-advertising-competition/ Tue, 29 Apr 2014 15:46:00 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4364 Final year advertising students beat competition from across Europe to reach final of Ad Venture competition ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/04/22/something-for-everyone-at-bus-festival-of-learning-2014/ Tue, 22 Apr 2014 11:09:30 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4317 More than 150 free events will run from 9 – 15 June, open to students, staff and the public ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/04/15/bu-team-wins-national-enterprise-competition/ Tue, 15 Apr 2014 15:52:18 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4282 Won the Rise To challenge for their campaign to get people to thank their mums ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/04/14/social-work-students-and-lecturers-at-international-socnet98-event/ Mon, 14 Apr 2014 11:33:35 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4259 Travelled to Austria for the conference, which looks at social work from an international perspective]]> 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.]]> 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. ]]> 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.]]> 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 ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/04/08/student-volunteers-collect-2-2-tonnes-of-food-for-local-foodbanks/ Tue, 08 Apr 2014 13:51:34 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4196 One-day volunteering challenge had students collect food outside Bournemouth supermarkets ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/04/07/bob-walter-mp-tours-bus-new-student-centre-building/ Mon, 07 Apr 2014 11:24:35 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4173 MP for North Dorset met with university staff and had tour around Student Centre building site ]]> 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.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/04/01/hotel-staff-from-around-the-world-at-bu-for-cpd-course/ Tue, 01 Apr 2014 10:03:43 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4126 Around 30 staff from Corinthia Hotels International at BU for Continuing Professional Development course ]]> 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 ]]> 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.]]> 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.]]> 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.]]> 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.]]> 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. ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/03/12/new-online-resource-to-make-copyright-law-more-accessible/ Wed, 12 Mar 2014 15:21:52 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3876 Copyrightuser.org developed by experts to share copyright law information in engaging and easily understandable way ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/03/07/future-of-marketing-is-unveiled-at-annual-bu-communications-lecture/ Fri, 07 Mar 2014 11:42:23 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3823 Over 270 people attended the Mike Warne Lecture at BU, organised by Marketing students ]]> 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.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/03/03/new-appointments-boost-bournemouth-universitys-leadership-team/ Mon, 03 Mar 2014 10:32:13 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3734 BU creates two new roles to help the university reach its ambitious goals ]]> 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. ]]> 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.]]> 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.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/02/25/bu-pioneers-pre-paid-card-to-help-bursary-students-manage-finances/ Tue, 25 Feb 2014 10:21:03 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3675 First university to use a Student Cashback Card to give payments to students ]]> 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.]]> 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 ]]> 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.]]> 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 ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/02/13/marketing-multi-award-pathway-gets-thumbs-up-from-bu-students/ Thu, 13 Feb 2014 15:51:04 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3590 Students on three BU Marketing degrees have eagerly subscribed to a new optional study programme for The Chartered Institute of Marketing’s entry-level professional marketing qualification.]]> 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.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/02/11/victory-for-bu-volleyball/ Tue, 11 Feb 2014 10:53:15 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3574 Men’s First team win Volleyball England Student Cup ]]> 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.]]> 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.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/02/06/bu-donates-medical-equipment-to-charity-for-use-in-south-sudan/ Thu, 06 Feb 2014 10:17:07 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3507 Baby-weighing scales and resuscitation mannequins given to local charity Poole Africa Link ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/02/04/bu-professor-receives-jewel-of-india-award/ Tue, 04 Feb 2014 12:49:24 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3493 Professor Venky Dubey received the award in recognition of outstanding services to his field ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/01/28/lock-it-or-lose-it-campaign-launched/ Tue, 28 Jan 2014 11:08:26 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3400 Campaign launched by BU and AUB students' unions in Winton and encourages students to keep properties safe and secure ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/01/24/winners-of-new-media-writing-prize-revealed/ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 16:23:52 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3392 Awards ceremony took place at Bournemouth University and featured talks by leading industry figures ]]> 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.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/01/24/bu-postgraduate-students-share-work-at-annual-conference/ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 12:53:17 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3373 The 6th Annual Postgraduate Conference featured talks, posters and photograph presentations by current students ]]> 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).]]> 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]]> 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.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/01/14/new-media-writing-prize-shortlist-revealed/ Tue, 14 Jan 2014 11:18:51 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3250 Winners will be announced during awards ceremony at Bournemouth University]]> 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. ]]> 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.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/01/07/media-school-runs-citizen-journalism-workshops-for-disability-charity/ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 15:44:25 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3208 Working with Access Dorset to help people with disabilities learn how to produce videos ]]> 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.]]>