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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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BU Maritime Archaeologist and Historian, Dr Innes McCartney has been featured in the latest Lloyd’s Register Foundation Annual Impact Review Frontline for his Leverhulme Trust funded research. Read more here: ow.ly/A5cn50JGuig pic.twitter.com/rIfTrPoY98

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As @afcbournemouth’s official higher education partner, we’re running a ballot throughout the season to give BU students the opportunity to buy two tickets for each home game this season. You can find the fixture information here: ow.ly/Y3hk50JI5TO pic.twitter.com/KK3JcT5pcK

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We're #BUproud that Principal Academic in Socio-emotional Intelligence & Service Excellence at BU @CamilaDR17 has been shortlisted for the Shaw Trust Disability Power 100. Read more here: ow.ly/4NRv50JGtT7 pic.twitter.com/dorhRCA3G0

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Wellbeing services at BU: if you just need a chat or would like some more in-depth support, please talk to us. Our services are all free and confidential and we can also signpost you to the most relevant support for your needs. Find out more here: ow.ly/RgK950JFQqE pic.twitter.com/RE0UBwtmxH

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Final year students and recent graduates - you can now receive Erasmus+ funding until 31 May 2023 for work experience opportunities in Europe after completing your studies. Find out more here: ow.ly/GajE50JFQ1q pic.twitter.com/uGkk4zqZHE

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