Media School news

The speakers during the Q&A session

Why Politics matters

Local MPs and political party representatives speak at event organised by BU students

Alex Hope at the BFX Festival

BFX Festival opens in Bournemouth

The BFX Festival, a festival that celebrates the visual effects industry in the UK, has opened in Bournemouth.
Dr James Pope with winners at last year's awards.

New Media Writing Prize 2013 now open for entries

International competition showcases innovative storytelling for digital media

Mawusime Blewuada

BU student receives BAFTA scholarship

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

Adam, who teaches computer animation at BU, talked about the growth of the industry as the latest Grand Theft Auto game was released

Darren Lilleker on TUC conference to BBC Radio Solent

Darren Lilleker, a senior lecturer in Politics and Media at BU, spoke to BBC Radio Solent to give his thoughts on Ed Miliband’s speech at the TUC conference.
Tom Watson in Thailand

Strong response for Bangkok conference

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.
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BU commended for the quality of student learning opportunities by QAA

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.
James Coleman wins gold

BU graduate is World Champion Duathlete

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

Politics and Media Lecturer is researching use and history of chemical weapons, and commented in wake of alleged attacks in Syria