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A space for the BU community to share ideas, opinions and theories to get people thinking, talking and shouting. Contact Sarah to submit a piece at sgorman@bournemouth.ac.uk

Why Twitter could be the worst kind of public sphere

Post political party conference, Dr Darren Lilleker discusses solutions to the Twitter trolling issue for MPs.
Social media & politics

Reckless politics

BU’s Dr Darren Lilleker comments on the potential damage caused by Mark Reckless’ defection from the Conservatives to UKIP.
Politics & Media

Fishing for stories – Talk BU Q&A

Talk BU gets talking to BU’s Andrew Bissell on ethics in journalism and why we shouldn’t be teaching our media students to fish.
Media & Ethics

VIDEO: TalkBU Live – Shoeless and Sausages

Professor Stephen Heppell spoke at the first TalkBU Live, on the subject of Shoeless and Sausages: Making Learning Better

Talk BU Live launches with ‘Shoeless & Sausages: Making learning better’

Talk BU Live launches on 23 September 2014 in Dylan’s Bar with a talk by Professor Stephen Heppell

Post-match analysis & technology – Match of the Day turns 50

On the 50th anniversary of sports analysis show, Match of the Day, Shelley Broomfield and Andrew Callaway discuss the future of match analysis.
Sport & Technology

‘Silicon beach’ has locals in a twist but who wants to be stuck in an office?

Sue Thomas defends the Silicon Beach initiative to bring WiFi to local beaches and argues in favour of mixing nature and technology.
TECHNOLOGY & NATURE

Alcohol labelling and the social norm

Dr John McAlaney on why the social norms approach would be better than scare tactics in reducing alcohol misuse in the UK.
Politics, Psychology & Alcohol

Surrogate mother producing faulty goods: the commodification of childbirth

Edwin van Teijlingen & Jillian Ireland on how surrogacy is increasingly seen as a service and the paid-for child, as a product.
Ethics & Childbirth

The First Cinematic War

Dr Richard Berger explores how the First World War is remembered on film, from grainy silent footage to glossy Hollywood movies.
Creative Media & Conflict

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Two BU archaeology experts and Time Team presenters have explored an ancient Greek city for the latest episode, airing this weekend. Find out more: ow.ly/4PqS50NwQzb #BUProud pic.twitter.com/OuNdcR9PXE

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We hope you didn't Bee-lieve us? Of course, this morning's giant bee story was our April Fool's joke, but the bees are just one of many ways in which we think about sustainability at BU Discover our sustainability efforts here: ow.ly/kj4Y50NwSxX #BUProud #AprilFools pic.twitter.com/wWlqvjf2fX

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We are #BUProud to announce that entomologists discovered the world's largest recorded honey bee this week in one of the hives at the BU Fusion Building. Discover all about our bees here: ow.ly/4B7N50NwPMZ pic.twitter.com/Hvfa8w9Drt

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We are extremely #BUproud of our women in STEM!  Laura, Emma and Betta are engineering students who showcased their designs at The Festival of Design & Engineering last year.  Tickets for this year's festival are live! Book your place: ow.ly/IzBO50Nw2ww  #WomenInSTEM pic.twitter.com/F6A4w53NXe

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Joining us this September and thinking about where you're going to live? Watch Kat's vlog to hear about her experience living in Purbeck House. Kat will show you around the bedrooms and the kitchen to give you an idea of what to expect 🚪🏢 ow.ly/wCMz50NvRLz #BelongAtBU pic.twitter.com/pLdxE3TTtK

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