https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk Bournemouth University Mon, 14 Jul 2014 10:44:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 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/2014/06/26/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/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/2014/06/17/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/2014/06/10/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/2014/05/12/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/2014/05/07/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/2014/02/04/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/2014/01/09/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/2013/11/29/bu-forensics-students-put-skills-to-the-test-at-streetwise/ Fri, 29 Nov 2013 13:54:01 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2987 Investigated simulated crime scenes including bomb plot and railway death]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/11/26/computing-graduate-wins-industry-award/ Tue, 26 Nov 2013 16:22:21 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2946 Ashley Gwinnell won Best New IP category at TIGA Games Industry Awards ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/11/25/epidural-simulator-wins-iet-innovation-award/ Mon, 25 Nov 2013 10:49:11 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2923 The simulator, developed by BU and Poole Hospital, will help doctors to perform epidurals and make the procedure safer ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/11/22/centre-for-digital-entertainment-has-funding-renewed/ Fri, 22 Nov 2013 10:25:28 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2904 Multi-million pound grant from the EPSRC will fund Centre for next eight years]]> 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.]]> 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.]]> 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. ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/09/12/bryce-dyer-wins-isambard-kingdom-brunel-award-at-british-science-festival/ Thu, 12 Sep 2013 17:25:35 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2091 Bryce Dyer gave the prestigious Isambard Kingdom Brunel award lecture to a full house at this year's British Science Festival.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/09/05/isambard-kingdom-brunel-award-lecture-date-for-bu-prosthetics-expert/ Thu, 05 Sep 2013 16:03:48 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2020 The prestigious Isambard Kingdom Brunel Award lecture at the British Science Festival 2013 is to be delivered by Bournemouth University’s Bryce Dyer for his research and work with prosthetics. ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/08/07/bu-student-develops-mobile-app-to-help-wheelchair-users-get-into-cars/ Wed, 07 Aug 2013 09:01:40 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1906 Paul Whittington created the SmartATRS app for his final year project]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/07/25/15-year-old-with-asperger-syndrome-completes-computer-networking-course-at-bu/ Thu, 25 Jul 2013 09:59:48 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1543 Ben Robertson, who attends Southlands School in Lymington, is thought to be youngest person in the country to have completed the industry accredited course. ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/07/15/bus-big-dig-a-big-success/ Mon, 15 Jul 2013 11:36:45 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1520 Hundreds visit the archaeological site in Dorset, including youngsters from across the region ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/06/27/ideas-of-tomorrow-displayed-at-festival-of-design-and-innovation/ Thu, 27 Jun 2013 11:04:35 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1483 More than 170 final year students showcased their designs, models and prototypes to the public and industry]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/05/28/bryce-dyer-to-be-honoured-at-british-science-festival/ Tue, 28 May 2013 09:27:19 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1439 BU's Bryce Dyer has been selected for the Award Lecture at this year's British Science Festival]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/05/23/maritime-archaeology-comes-to-guys-marsh-prison/ Thu, 23 May 2013 13:22:00 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1238 Paola Palma and Dave Parham passed on their knowledge during the Prison event.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/05/16/bu-students-excavate-simulated-mass-war-graves-in-rural-dorset/ Thu, 16 May 2013 13:10:39 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1232 MSc Forensic Osteology and Archaeology students worked together to locate, record and excavate the graves]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/04/22/epidural-simulator-developed-by-bu-and-poole-hospital-will-help-reduce-risk-of-harm-to-patients/ Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:34:11 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1204 The simulator will help train doctors to perform epidurals, and has been shortlisted for prestigious awards]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/04/08/students-take-on-videogame-marathon-to-raise-money-for-charity/ Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:24:12 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1198 Group will play Zelda games on campus 24 hours a day for a week to raise money for GamesAid]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/04/05/new-online-portal-to-highlight-research-done-by-bu-in-the-poole-and-purbeck-region/ Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:14:47 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1195 The Poole and Purbeck Portal will also help create collaboration opportunities and build links with the community]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/02/28/bu-students-learn-how-to-make-mobile-apps-in-free-workshops/ Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:12:29 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1126 Local company 3 Sided Cube help students develop skills to create their own mobile phone applications]]> 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]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/02/05/intellectual-property-law-brought-to-life-in-student-collaboration/ Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:10:57 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=849 Law students from the Business School will act as lawyers for design students as they work on developing a product. ]]> 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. ]]> 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]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/12/12/hrh-the-princess-royal-visits-bournemouth-university/ Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:19:51 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=39 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.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/12/11/european-student-game-development-competition/ Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:43:43 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=27 Team will now develop a game around genetic inheritance for Make Something Unreal Live 2013 competition.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/12/06/professor-alice-roberts-visits-bu-to-talk-about-public-engagement/ Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:33:27 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=42 The Professor of Public Engagement and BBC presenter says public engagement is "worthwhile, fulfilling and exciting" part of university life.]]> 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 https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/11/30/product-design-graduate-tom-lawton-on-the-cover-of-develop-3d-magazine/ Fri, 30 Nov 2012 10:59:11 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=75 https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/11/26/bu-named-educational-partner-for-govtoday-carbon-reduction-event/ Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:43:07 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=87 Academics from Bournemouth University will share their ideas and research on renewable energy and climate change at a carbon-reduction event organised by GovToday.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/11/21/chesil-mirror-appeal/ Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:53:16 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=96 https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/11/08/forensic-science-regulator-receives-honorary-doctorate-from-bu/ Thu, 08 Nov 2012 01:25:33 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=107 Andrew Rennison thanks BU and tells graduates it is "exciting time" to work in forensic science.]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/11/02/discover-more-about-paralympic-controversy-at-bu-cafe-scientifique-event/ Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:36:37 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=116 Product design lecturer Bryce Dyer will talk about his work with lower limb prostheses at café event in Boscombe.]]> 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.]]> 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.]]> 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.]]> 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 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.]]> 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 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