2012 Events Archive

Date: 3 Dec 2012
Time: 5 – 7pm
Venue: Lees Lecture Theatre, Talbot campus

Professor David Nutt – Edmond J Safra Professor of Neuropsychopharmacology, Imperial College London

‘Drugs, media, and policy: how science can get us out of the current crisis’

4

Dec

Research Seminar Series – Dr Emilie Hardouin

Date: 4 Dec 2012
Time: 4 – 5pm
Venue: CG04, Christchurch House, Talbot campus

Dr Emilie Hardouin – School of Applied Sciences, Bournemouth University

‘Hitching a ride and invading the world!’

» Dr Hardouin academic profile.

6

Dec

Visiting Speaker Professor Alice Roberts

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Date: 6 Dec 2012
Time: 5 – 7pm
Venue: Marconi Lecture Theatre, Talbot campus

Professor Alice Roberts – Professor of Public Engagement School in Science, University of Birmingham

‘Survivors of the Ice Age.’

21

Nov

Postgraduate Information Session

Date: 21 November 2012

Our Postgraduate Information Session offers you the opportunity to find out more about our range of full-time and part-time Masters degrees. Our courses cover a wide range of subject areas so you're sure to find a course to suit you.

Once you have registered for the event, we will contact you to arrange you an informal appointment with a lecturer from the subject area you are interested in. You will also get the opportunity to tour our campus, chat to current students, and find out about postgraduate funding and accommodation options.

Register for an Open Day and get more information.

20

Nov

Research Seminar Series – Dr Pippa Gillingham

Date: 20 Nov 2012
Time: 4 – 5pm
Venue: CG04, Christchurch House, Talbot campus

Dr Pippa Gillingham – School of Applied Sciences, Bournemouth University

‘Static Protected Areas in a dynamic world: Are we spending conservation resources wisely?’

» Dr Gillingham academic profile.

06

Nov

Research Seminar Series – Dr Fiona Coward

Date: 06 Nov

Dr Fiona Coward – School of Applied Sciences, Bournemouth University

‘How stuff made us human: material engagement in the evolution of human social networks’

» Dr Coward academic profile.

23

Oct

Research Seminar Series – Dr Laura Basell

Date: 23 Oct

Dr Laura Basell – School of Applied Sciences, Bournemouth University

‘Human Evolution at the headwaters of the Nile’

» Dr Basell academic profile.

17

Jul

Forensic Photography (Short course)

Date: 17-20 July 2012

On the course you will participate in a series of lectures in the basic principles and techniques of forensic photography. Part of the course will involve a simulated exercise, that will allow you to gain both theoretical and practical experience in forensic photography.

For more information, please visit our online course search.

16

Jul

Forensic Simulations: Mass Graves & Temporary Mortuary (Short course)

Date: 16-20 July 2012

On this course you will participate in a series of lectures in the process, techniques and purpose of mass grave excavations. The majority of the course will take place in the field where you will gain first-hand experience in the investigation of simulated mass graves.

For more information, please visit our online course search.

16

Jul

Introduction to Forensic Entomology (Short Course)

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Date: 16-20 July 2012

You will participate in a series of lectures and practical sessions giving an overview of entomology and its application within forensic science. The course will provide basic laboratory invertebrate identification using entomological keys.

For more information, please visit our online course search.

10

Jul

Developing a Citizen Brand Ambassador Programme - Key Issues for Place Branding Strategy

Date: 10 July 2012

During this workshop participants will be tasked to devise solutions to the key challenges in the development of citizen brand ambassador programmes.

Workshop facilitator Keith Dinnie, Director of the Centre for City Branding, will present findings from his research into this topic to stimulate debate and group activities.

The workshop is highly participative and interactive, so rather than follow a traditional lecture fashion, key issues will be identified and participants will then be assigned specific tasks to work on in groups before reporting back to the other workshop participants.

A free-thinking, collaborative atmosphere will be created in order to maximise the possibilities for mutual learning between workshop participants.

Find out more about this workshop.

20

Jun

An Introduction to Statistics in R (Short course)

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Date: 20-22 June 2012

The R scripting language has become widely used in the fields of ecology and conservation science for communicating and sharing analytical methods between researchers.

This course aims to help new users of R to quickly move up the steep learning gradient of using R and reach the stage where their productivity will be significantly enhanced through its use.

For more information, please visit our online course search.

15

Jun

Undergraduate Open Day

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Date: 15 June 2012

We encourage you to visit Bournemouth University at an Open Day or campus event, to experience BU first hand. This is a great opportunity to get a feel for the area, find out more about university life and discover whether a course is right for you.

At the Open Day, the School of Tourism run stands and give talks where you can hear more about the subjects and courses on offer, as well as directing your specific questions to a member of the academic staff.

Register for an Open Day and get more information.

13

Jun

Postgraduate Information Session

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Date: 13 June 2012

We offer a range of events for you to find out more about our postgraduate courses. You will have the opportunity to talk to our leading academics, find out about postgraduate accommodation and funding, and for on-campus events, you will be able to view our facilities and talk to current students.

At the Information Session, the School of Tourism run stands and give talks where you can hear more about the subjects and courses on offer, as well as directing your specific questions to a member of the academic staff.

Register for a Postgraduate Information Session and get more information.

11

Jun

GIS for Environmental Managers (Short course)

Date: 11-14 June 2012

This course introduces the principles of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and provides practical training in GIS operation through lectures and workshop sessions using GIS software.

You will explore the theory and practice of GIS operation, within the context of environmental management.

For more information, please visit our online course search.

10

Jun

The Durotriges Big Dig 2012 (Short course)

Date: 10-29 June 2012

The Durotriges Project is an archaeological investigation studying the transition from the late Iron Age to the early Roman period in southern England.

For more information, please visit our online course search.

8

May

Marine Taxonomy & Habitat Survey (Short course)

Date: 8-10 May 2012

A course aimed at both introducing and developing knowledge of coastal marine and maritime habitats, specific identification skills and intertidal habit survey methods that support marine biodiversity conservation, monitoring and research.

For more information, please visit our online course search.

23

Apr

Introduction to Human Osteology (Short course)

Date: 23-25 April 2012

The course provides an introduction to the human skeleton and to issues and methods involved in the recovery and analysis of human remains from archaeological sites and forensic cases.

For more information, please visit our online course search.

29

Mar

Guest Lecture - Stewart McPherson: Geographer and ecologist

Research Seminar Series poster (PDF 140 kb).

Date: 29 March 2012
Time: 5pm - 7pm
Venue: K101, Talbot Campus

Stewart McPherson will give a guest lecture at BU.

Only open to students and staff of Applied Sciences.

Contact Chris Moody to reserve you place as numbers are limited.

28

Mar

Postgraduate Open Day

» More information about this Open Day

Date: 28 March 2012

We offer a range of events for you to find out more about our postgraduate courses. You will have the opportunity to talk to our leading academics, find out about postgraduate accommodation and funding, and for on-campus events, you will be able to view our facilities and talk to current students.

At the Open Day, the School of Applied Sciences will run stands and give talks where you can hear more about the subjects and courses on offer, as well as directing your specific questions to a member of the academic staff.

To book onto an Open Day and for more information please see here.

27

Mar

Research Seminar Series - Dr. Dan Franklin

Date: 27 March 2012
Time: 4 pm
Venue: CG04, Christchurch House, Talbot campus

Dr. Dan Franklin - School of Applied Sciences, Bournemouth University

‘Cell death in microalgae: evolutionary and ecological perspectives’

Dr. Franklin’s academic profile.

19

Mar

Human Evolution Seminar

Date: 19 March 2012
Time: 10 am - 12 pm and 1 pm - 3 pm
Venue: C125 and CG13

OPEN TO ALL STAFF AND STUDENTS

We are organising a relaxed and informal discussion based seminar with the anthropology staff members on current research in Human Evolution. It would be great if you would turn up to join in the discussion or just sit back and listen to the discussion. No pre-reading required, just bring your brain. Feel free to come to only one of the two sessions or participate in both.

Contact Amanda Korstjens for further information.

13

Mar

Research Seminar Series - John Fa

Date: 13 March 2012
Time: 4 pm
Venue: CG04, Christchurch House, Talbot campus

Professor John Fa - Chief Conservation Officer, Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust

‘Impact of Hunting on Mammals in African Tropical Moist Forests’

Professor Fa has been studying the impact of the bush-meat trade on the conservation of mammals in Africa and The Tropics.

Interview with Professor Fa.

8

Mar

Research Seminar Series - Professor Antony Moffat

Date: 8 March 2012
Time: 4 pm
Venue: K101, Kimmeridge House, Talbot campus

Professor Antony Moffat - School of Pharmacy, University of London

28

Feb

Research Seminar Series - Dr. Bill Sellers

Date: 28 February 2012
Time: 4 pm
Venue: CG04, Christchurch House, Talbot campus

Dr. Bill Sellers - Faculty of Life Sciences, The University of Manchester

‘Tendon Pogo and the Evolution of Running in Humans’

Dr Sellers is an Anthropologist who uses computer modelling techniques to understand animal and human locomotion. He has received media coverage on his work on dinosaur locomotion.

Dr. Sellers’ profile.

14

Feb

Research Seminar Series - Dr. John Stewart

Date: 14 February 2012
Time: 4 pm
Venue: CG04, Christchurch House, Talbot campus

Dr. John Stewart - School of Applied Sciences, Bournemouth University

‘Evolution and Climate Change: The Significance of the Individualistic Response of Species and the Adoption of New Refugia by Expanded Populations’

Dr Stewart will be looking at evolution of organisms in relation to climate change and how their changing bio-geography gives rise to new species.

Dr. Stewart’s academic profile.

8

Feb

Professional You Seminar Series - What Makes You Different

Profesional You Series poster (PDF 91 kb).

Date: 8 February 2012
Time: 5 pm - 7 pm
Venue: The Retreat (staff canteen), Talbot campus

Speedupdating. Professionals from across the Forensic, Archaeology & Ecological industries will share with you their experiences of seeking employment and what employers are looking for. Refreshments will be provided. Reserve your place via My Career Hub.

7

Feb

Professional You Seminar Series - Managing your Digital Footprint