Science & Technology news

Members of the Young Archaeologists Club at the Big Dig

BU’s Big Dig a Big success

Hundreds visit the archaeological site in Dorset, including youngsters from across the region

The Festival of Design and Innovation

Ideas of tomorrow displayed at Festival of Design and Innovation

More than 170 final year students showcased their designs, models and prototypes to the public and industry
Bryce Dyer

Bryce Dyer to be honoured at British Science Festival

BU’s Bryce Dyer has been selected for the Award Lecture at this year’s British Science Festival

Maritime Archaeology comes to Guys Marsh Prison

Paola Palma and Dave Parham passed on their knowledge during the Prison event.

BU students excavate simulated mass war graves in rural Dorset

MSc Forensic Osteology and Archaeology students worked together to locate, record and excavate the graves
The team behind the epidural simulator

Epidural simulator developed by BU and Poole Hospital will help reduce risk of harm to patients

The simulator will help train doctors to perform epidurals, and has been shortlisted for prestigious awards
The Zelda GamesAid team

Students take on videogame marathon to raise money for charity

Group will play Zelda games on campus 24 hours a day for a week to raise money for GamesAid
Genoveva Esteban and Ben Thorne

New online portal to highlight research done by BU in the Poole and Purbeck region

The Poole and Purbeck Portal will also help create collaboration opportunities and build links with the community
iOS developer Phil Caudell and student Patrick Guffui

BU students learn how to make mobile apps in free workshops

Local company 3 Sided Cube help students develop skills to create their own mobile phone applications

Forget sandcastles – it’s all about sand-camels!

BU graduate returns to create giant sand-sculpture of NSS camel mascot on campus