https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk Bournemouth University Thu, 25 Sep 2014 09:36:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/09/25/the-faculty-of-science-technology-wins-an-award/ Thu, 25 Sep 2014 09:24:46 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=5873 https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/09/12/face-blindness-research-sparks-interest-once-again/ Fri, 12 Sep 2014 10:51:41 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=5782 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/2014/06/20/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/2014/06/17/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/2014/06/16/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/2014/06/10/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/2014/05/07/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/2014/04/22/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/2014/03/20/bryce-dyer-discusses-paralympic-tech-for-the-conversation/ Thu, 20 Mar 2014 12:40:51 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3949 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/2014/01/24/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/2014/01/09/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/2013/12/16/psychology-students-learn-how-to-improve-employability/ Mon, 16 Dec 2013 12:59:12 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3114 Guest lecture given by Dr Julie Hulme, from the Psychology for the Higher Education Academy ]]> https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/12/04/dyson-visit-bu-engineering-students/ Wed, 04 Dec 2013 15:52:18 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3042 The James Dyson Foundation visited Bournemouth University and gave students a unique insight into the daily operations at Dyson.]]> 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/2013/11/12/former-operations-director-for-rnli-receives-bu-honorary-doctorate/ Tue, 12 Nov 2013 15:55:51 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2746 Michael Vlasto OBE became Doctor of Technology during BU graduation ceremony ]]> 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/2013/10/07/three-bu-students-up-for-institute-of-directors-award/ Mon, 07 Oct 2013 13:27:16 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2291 Three Bournemouth University students have been shortlisted for the Student of the Year prize at this years Institute of Directors' Director of the Year Awards.]]> 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/2013/09/06/bu-commended-for-the-quality-of-student-learning-opportunities-by-qaa-2/ Fri, 06 Sep 2013 15:27:44 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2046 Bournemouth University has achieved a "commended" judgement for the quality of student learning opportunities from the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). This is the first time the judgement of commended for this category, the highest award possible, has been given to any university.]]> 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/2013/08/27/future-bu-student-in-the-guardian-on-clearing-experience/ Tue, 27 Aug 2013 15:06:48 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1938 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/2013/06/27/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/2013/04/22/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/2013/04/03/centre-for-face-processing-disorders-at-bu-campaigns-for-greater-recognition-of-face-blindness/ Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:04:13 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1192 Dr Sarah Bate has set up an e-petition for prosopagnosia, or face blindness, to be formally recognised]]> 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/2013/01/24/placement-and-project-grants/ Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:47:56 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=719 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/2012/12/12/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/2012/11/30/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/2012/11/28/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.]]> 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/2012/11/15/local-community-heroine-receives-honorary-doctorate-from-bu/ Thu, 15 Nov 2012 11:23:45 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=697 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/2012/09/24/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/2012/09/10/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 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