Media, Culture & Tourism news

2012 Paralympics changed perceptions of disability, BU study finds

The study by Bournemouth University’s Media School spoke to people before and after the London 2012 Paralympic Games

BU student brings together pilot and man who shot him down

Zeljko Mirkovic’s documentary The Second Meeting tells the story of the two men meeting again and forging a friendship.

HRH The Princess Royal visits Bournemouth University

The Princess Royal spoke to students who worked at the London 2012 Olympic Games and heard about the ground-breaking research taking place at BU.

BU students reach final of game development competition

Team will now develop a game around genetic inheritance for Make Something Unreal Live 2013 competition.
Audience watch the Seen But Seldom Heard documentary at premiere

Seen But Seldom Heard documentary premiere

Film charts progress of poetry project with young people with disabilities.
Paralympic athlete Ben Rushgrove

GB Paralympic medal winner gives talk at BU

Ben Rushgrove – who won medals at the Beijing and London Paralympics- spoke about his experiences and disability.
Alice Roberts

Professor Alice Roberts visits to talk about public engagement

The Professor of Public Engagement and BBC presenter says public engagement is “worthwhile, fulfilling and exciting” part of university life.

New Media Writing Prize announces winners

The prize encourages new and exciting forms of media – with winners praised for their use of innovation and technology.
Journalism students provide live coverage of Leveson report

Journalism students provide live coverage of Leveson report

Students cover as part of newsdays and give live comment on BBC Radio Solent By Karen Fowler–Watt, Associate Dean of Journalism and Communication at Bournemouth University.

BU’s School of Tourism hosts Careers Forum for students

Bournemouth University invited businesses along to a Careers Forum to engage with students about their future post–university.