Media School – News & Events https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk Bournemouth University Thu, 18 Aug 2022 07:25:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 Students showcase short films at BU film festival https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2015/01/13/students-showcase-short-films-at-bu-film-festival/ Tue, 13 Jan 2015 16:03:34 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=6437 Around 20 films shown at the BU Student Short Film Festival, with winners decided by an audience vote ]]> BFX Festival draws to a close 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.]]> Oscar-Winners and Disney are Hitting Bournemouth 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.]]> Calling all businesses: BU needs you… https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/09/02/calling-all-businesses-bu-needs-you/ Tue, 02 Sep 2014 12:38:14 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=5675 Visual Effects and Animation Festival returns to BU 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.]]> Bournemouth University Master’s student directing feature film 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’.]]> BU WWI Film Set for Leicester Square Premiere 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.]]> Changing the World with Media Literacy: the UNESCO Forum and Declaration https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/07/09/changing-the-world-with-media-literacy-the-unesco-forum-and-declaration/ Wed, 09 Jul 2014 07:54:28 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=5216 BU Animation Graduates looking to Kickstart their own project 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.]]> BU students land dream opportunity to work at FIFA World Cup 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 ]]> Advertising students star in their own advert 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 ]]> BU graduate who wrote & directed feature film back to give advice 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 ]]> BU students broadcast live EU Election coverage 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 ]]> European election debate held at BU 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.]]> Comedian Phill Jupitus shares tips & advice with BU media students 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 ]]> BU student team wins European-wide advertising competition 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 ]]> BU graduate ‘scores’ publishing deal with football book 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.]]> BU teams in final of European student advertising competition 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 ]]> Something for everyone at BU’s Festival of Learning this June 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 ]]> Project India coverage of Indian elections 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.]]> Labour MP sets Politics students the task of engaging young voters 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. ]]> New publishing house launches in Bournemouth 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.]]> BU NCCA featured in 3D world magazine https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/04/10/bu-ncca-featured-in-3d-world-magazine/ Thu, 10 Apr 2014 09:05:53 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=4209 BU graduates have animation selected for prestigious film festival 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 ]]> BU Lecturer works on BBC Radio 4 production 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.]]> BU Journalism graduate named NCTJ’s Alumni of the Month 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 ]]> Top London PR Agency run workshop at BU 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. ]]> Sue Thomas debates digital detox for The Conversation https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/03/20/sue-thomas-debates-digital-detox-for-the-conversation/ Thu, 20 Mar 2014 12:33:06 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3945 Future of marketing discussed at annual BU communications lecture 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 ]]> Charities unite for Social Media strategy workshops https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/03/07/charities-unite-for-social-media-strategy-workshops/ Fri, 07 Mar 2014 11:33:25 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3822 A project to help charities create a social media strategy has started at Bournemouth University.]]> Prime Minister highlights success of Bournemouth University graduates 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.]]> Coverage roundup for BU’s Gravity success https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/03/05/coverage-roundup-for-bus-gravity-success/ Wed, 05 Mar 2014 15:14:05 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3774 The Guardian, The Independent and ITV are among the media outlets talking about Bournemouth University graduate success at the Oscars.]]> Bournemouth University graduates celebrating Oscar success 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. ]]> BU TV Production graduate wins Royal Television Society Award 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 ]]> NCCA’s BAFTA success receives widespread local coverage https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/02/18/nccas-bafta-success-with-gravity-receives-widespread-local-coverage/ Tue, 18 Feb 2014 16:33:54 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3619 BU graduates’ out of this world success on VFX for Gravity 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 ]]> Marketing multi-award pathway gets thumbs up from BU students 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.]]> BU graduates’ work on film Gravity featured in 3D Total https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/01/28/bu-graduates-work-on-film-gravity-featured-in-3d-total/ Tue, 28 Jan 2014 14:34:06 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3405 Winners of New Media Writing Prize revealed at BU 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 ]]> BU’s new Student Centre reaches its highest point. 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.]]> BU animation lecturer featured on Guardian website https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2014/01/24/bu-animation-lecturer-featured-on-guardian-website/ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 11:30:50 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3370 The Bourne Legacy: sharing top tips for industry success 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]]> New Media Writing Prize shortlist revealed 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]]> BU TV Production graduate receives BAFTA nomination 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. ]]> Media School runs citizen journalism workshops for disability charity 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 ]]> BU TV Production graduates up for prestigious industry awards https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/12/17/bu-tv-production-graduates-up-for-prestigious-industry-awards/ Tue, 17 Dec 2013 16:03:23 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3146 Recent BATV graduates shortlisted in several categories for the Royal Television Society Student Awards]]> Media School US Election coverage wins award https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/12/02/media-school-us-election-coverage-wins-award/ Mon, 02 Dec 2013 12:26:25 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3029 Bournemouth University Media School students' radio coverage of the US 2012 Presidential election has won a Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC) award for best radio news day.]]> NCTJ conference hosted at Bournemouth University https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/12/02/nctj-conference-hosted-at-bournemouth-university/ Mon, 02 Dec 2013 11:06:29 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=3025 Bournemouth University Media School academics were joined by a host of journalists, guests and peers for this year's NCTJ Conference.]]> Paid internship for student winner of New Media Writing Prize https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/11/28/paid-internship-for-student-winner-of-new-media-writing-prize/ Thu, 28 Nov 2013 11:51:03 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2977 The international competition showcases innovative storytelling for digital media ]]> Director Ken Loach to join CEMP’s Spirit of 13 event https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/11/26/director-ken-loach-to-join-bus-spirit-of-13-event/ Tue, 26 Nov 2013 11:44:45 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2936 Young filmmakers will share work inspired by his The Spirit of ‘45 film, at Centre for Excellence in Media Practice event]]> Centre for Digital Entertainment has funding renewed 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]]> MA Animation graduate award win at Horror Film Festival in Malta https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/11/14/ma-animation-graduate-wins-at-horror-film-festival-in-malta/ Thu, 14 Nov 2013 11:13:59 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2777 Matt Stroud won the Best Animated Film award for his Master's project Dark Places ]]> Sociologist and 7/7 survivor receives Honorary Doctorate from BU https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/11/12/sociologist-and-77-survivor-receives-honorary-doctorate-from-bu/ Tue, 12 Nov 2013 16:30:42 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2755 Professor John Tulloch became Doctor of Letters at Media School graduation ceremony ]]> BU’s BIRSt station scoops two wins at Student Radio Awards https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/11/11/bus-birst-station-scoops-two-wins-at-student-radio-awards/ Mon, 11 Nov 2013 14:08:23 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2692 Online radio station won two Silver awards in Best Station and Kevin Greening Award categories ]]> BU celebrates success during graduation week 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.]]> Tobias Ellwood MP talks politics with BU students https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/11/01/tobias-ellwood-mp-talks-politics-with-bu-students/ Fri, 01 Nov 2013 15:24:34 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2633 Tobias Ellwood MP visited Bournemouth University today to talk to a group of Media School students about the current political situation in Syria.]]> NCTJ Journalism Skills Conference hosted at BU https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/11/01/nctj-journalism-skills-conference-hosted-at-bu/ Fri, 01 Nov 2013 14:57:07 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2631 The sixth annual NCTJ Journalism Skills Conference is to be hosted by Bournemouth University between 27 and 28 November 2013.]]> Students’ play to be performed as part of Black History Month https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/10/23/students-play-to-be-performed-as-part-of-black-history-month/ Wed, 23 Oct 2013 10:04:31 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2517 Chaos by Design focuses on women in the Democratic Republic of Congo and will be performed at The Winchester ]]> BU receives number of nominations in Student Radio Awards https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/10/11/bu-receives-number-of-nominations-in-student-radio-awards/ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 10:12:18 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2382 BIRSt radio station shortlisted for Student Station of the Year, along with individual student nominations ]]> BFX Festival highlighted twice in the Bournemouth Echo https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/10/02/bfx-festival-highlighted-twice-in-the-bournemouth-echo/ Wed, 02 Oct 2013 12:53:30 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2199 Why Politics matters https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/10/01/why-politics-matters/ Tue, 01 Oct 2013 10:59:29 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2188 Local MPs and political party representatives speak at event organised by BU students ]]> BFX Festival opens in Bournemouth https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/09/25/bfx-festival-opens-in-bournemouth/ Wed, 25 Sep 2013 13:22:13 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2169 The BFX Festival, a festival that celebrates the visual effects industry in the UK, has opened in Bournemouth.]]> New Media Writing Prize 2013 now open for entries https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/09/24/new-media-writing-prize-2013-now-open-for-entries/ Tue, 24 Sep 2013 12:07:55 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2160 International competition showcases innovative storytelling for digital media ]]> BU student receives BAFTA scholarship https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/09/23/bu-student-receives-bafta-scholarship/ Mon, 23 Sep 2013 10:12:57 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2143 The £7,500 will help Mawusime Blewuada complete a Master’s in 3D Computer Animation at BU ]]> Adam Twycross and the UK videogame industry on BBC Radio Solent https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/09/17/adam-twycross-and-the-uk-videogame-industry-on-bbc-radio-solent/ Tue, 17 Sep 2013 13:52:48 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2107 Darren Lilleker on TUC conference to BBC Radio Solent https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/09/13/darren-lilleker-on-tuc-conference-to-bbc-radio-solent/ Fri, 13 Sep 2013 11:01:57 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2095 Strong response for Bangkok conference https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/09/09/strong-response-for-bangkok-conference/ Mon, 09 Sep 2013 10:56:55 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2048 Planning for the 1st International Corporate and Marketing Communication in Asia Conference to be held in Bangkok on November 18-19 is progressing well, reports Prof Tom Watson of Bournemouth University.]]> BU commended for the quality of student learning opportunities by QAA 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.]]> BU graduate is World Champion Duathlete https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/09/06/bu-graduate-is-world-champion-duathlete/ Fri, 06 Sep 2013 14:08:11 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2041 A former BU student has raced to victory with a gold medal display at the Duathlon World Championships.]]> Dr Anna Feigenbaum on BBC Radio Solent talking about chemical weapons use https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/09/05/dr-anna-feigenbaum-on-bbc-radio-solent-talking-about-chemical-weapons-use/ Thu, 05 Sep 2013 15:47:13 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=2010 Dr David McQueen on the current conflicts in Cairo https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/08/28/dr-david-mcqueen-on-the-current-conflicts-in-cairo/ Wed, 28 Aug 2013 08:42:03 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1962 Dr Bronwen Thomas posts on The Conversation UK website https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/08/08/dr-bronwen-thomas-posts-on-the-conversation-uk-website/ Thu, 08 Aug 2013 14:28:48 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1919 BU graduate goes write way to win BAFTA competition https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/08/05/bu-scriptwriting-graduate-goes-write-way-to-win-bafta-competition/ Mon, 05 Aug 2013 13:45:00 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1637 Master’s graduate Christiana Brockbank won nationwide competition to find most promising comedy writers ]]> BU’s Dr Kate Murphy features on BBC Radio 4 taking about women’s history in radio. https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/07/30/bus-dr-kate-murphy-features-on-bbc-radio-4-taking-about-womens-history-in-radio/ Tue, 30 Jul 2013 09:09:51 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1584 BU Research wins Best Paper at CCT13 https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/07/24/bu-research-wins-best-paper-at-cct13/ Wed, 24 Jul 2013 12:09:54 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1527 Research by Bournemouth University student Rebecca Watkins has won the Best Competitive Paper at the Consumer Culture Theory (CCT) Conference 2013.]]> Bournemouth University graduate wins worldwide student animation competition https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/07/08/bournemouth-university-graduate-wins-worldwide-student-animation-competition/ Mon, 08 Jul 2013 11:18:51 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1494 Digital Effects graduate Pramod Lj won Computer Graphics Student of the Year]]> It’s official – BU students rock! https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/06/17/its-official-bu-students-rock/ Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:36:16 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1457 Students scoop several gongs at the Rock Star Recruitment Awards]]> BU students win national PR competition https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/06/16/bu-students-win-national-pr-competition/ Sun, 16 Jun 2013 10:23:58 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1454 Final year PR students beat competition from students across the country to win work experience at Grayling PR agency]]> Who Cares? BU students do! https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/05/03/who-cares-bu-students-do/ Fri, 03 May 2013 12:47:44 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1215 Students put on comedy panel show to engage young people with politics]]> BU TV Production student mingles with stars after winning ‘mini-Oscar’ https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/04/02/bu-tv-production-student-mingles-with-stars-after-winning-mini-oscar/ Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:58:36 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1189 Gulliver Moore won YouTube Digital Innovation Award at the 2013 First Light Awards]]> BU students win all-expenses paid trip to Thailand to film documentary https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/03/28/bu-students-win-all-expenses-paid-trip-to-thailand-to-film-documentary/ Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:14:13 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1186 The two teams from BU are the only UK finalists in the Amazing Thailand Film Challenge]]> BU graduates celebrate Oscar and BAFTA success https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/03/15/bu-graduates-celebrate-oscar-and-bafta-success/ Fri, 15 Mar 2013 09:54:58 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1169 Renowned comedy writer inspires students during talk at BU https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/03/11/renowned-comedy-writer-inspires-students-during-talk-at-bu/ Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:11:31 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1151 Sitcom writer Laurence Marks visited BU to talk to postgraduate students]]> BBC South Today’s Roger Finn visits BU https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/03/07/bbc-south-todays-roger-finn-visits-bu/ Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:59:20 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1143 BBC South Today presenter Roger Finn visited BU to talk to Media School students about a career in broadcasting.]]> Radio 4 presenter Jane Garvey helps students relaunch online radio station https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/03/01/radio-4-presenter-jane-garvey-helps-students-relaunch-online-radio-station/ Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:46:58 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1139 Woman's Hour presenter was first live interview on revamped BIRSt radio, run by MA Radio Production students. ]]> BU students learn how to make mobile apps in free workshops 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]]> New student visual effects competition – now open for entry! https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/02/22/new-student-visual-effects-competition-now-open-for-entry/ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 11:36:24 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1105 Entries are now being made to the six week student visual effects competition, running this summer. ]]> BU event provides insight into media reform post-Leveson https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/02/20/bu-event-provides-insight-into-media-reform-post-leveson/ Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:14:07 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1076 Academics, media industry experts and journalists all joined together at Bournemouth University to discuss media reform]]> PR student leads first live tweeting from UK surgery https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/02/20/pr-student-leads-first-live-tweeting-from-uk-surgery/ Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:22:31 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=1101 Final year student Jessica North sat in operating theatre tweeting throughout two-hour procedure ]]> Deputy Editor of Channel 4 News gives masterclass at BU https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/02/05/deputy-editor-for-channel-4-news-gives-masterclass-at-bu/ Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:27:01 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=860 Felicity Spector led Media Masterclass on reporting the 2012 US Presidential Election ]]> Multiculturalism and After? conference takes place at BU https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/01/30/times-columnist-david-aaronovitch-among-speakers-at-bu-multiculturalism-and-after-conference/ Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:01:39 +0000 http://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/?p=816 Conference was organised by The Media School and explored what multiculturalism means in Britain today ]]> Placement and Project Grants 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 I don’t Beliebe it! https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/01/17/i-dont-beliebe-it/ Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:33:21 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=316 BU journalism student wins international competition to travel to Miami and meet Justin Bieber ]]> BU student wins prestigious Prince’s Trust Award https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/01/11/bu-student-wins-princes-trust-award-after-overcoming-adversity-to-gain-place-at-university/ Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:57:27 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=252 Nat Hawley won Education Achiever of the Year Award, and may now get to meet the Prince of Wales.]]> The Bourne Legacy https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/01/09/the-bourne-legacy/ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:48:46 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=246 Alumni who have done well in the creative industries come back to BU to give advice to Media School students.]]> 2012 Paralympics changed perceptions of disability, BU study finds https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2013/01/08/2012-paralympics-changed-peoples-perceptions-of-disability-and-disabled-sport-bu-study-finds/ Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:36:35 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=237 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 https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/12/19/bu-masters-student-brings-together-former-us-air-pilot-and-serbian-man-who-shot-down-his-plane/ Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:19:03 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=220 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 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.]]> Seen But Seldom Heard documentary premiere https://news.bournemouth.ac.uk/2012/12/07/poetry-project-seen-but-seldom-heard-has-documentary-premiere/ Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:45:49 +0000 http://solidimagination.com/dev/wordpress/news/?p=29 Film charts progress of poetry project with young people with disabilities.]]> Professor Alice Roberts visits to talk about public engagement 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.]]>