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News Archive 2012

November

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Product Design graduate Tom Lawton on the cover of Develop 3D magazine
30 November 2012

BU graduate and inventor Tom Lawton has realised his lifelong dream of appearing on the cover of magazine Develop 3D.

Zulfiqar Khan

BU educational partner for GovToday carbon reduction event
26 November 2012

BU academics will share ideas and research on low carbon initiatives with key policymakers.

Sibyl Fine King

Local community heroine receives honorary doctorate from Bournemouth University (BU)
15 November 2012

Sibyl Fine King, Director of the Fine Family Foundation and supporter of many good causes around Dorset, has become a Doctor of Arts at BU.

Bryce Dyer

Discover more about Paralympic controversy at BU Café Scientifique event
2 November 2012

Product design lecturer Bryce Dyer will talk about his work with lower limb prostheses at café event in Boscombe.

October

Andrew Mayers

Dr Andrew Mayers to appear on ITV Daybreak
29 October 2012

BU’s Dr Andrew Mayers has been running children’s sleep problems workshops for parents at Bournemouth primary schools.

September

Live gameplay of Dysbiosis

BU Graduate wins national competition
24 September 2012

A former Bournemouth University Computing student has won a national competition by developing a game to explain PhD research.

SEAT competition

BU students win plaudits in project for car manufacturer
11 September 2012

Ten Bournemouth University students have come out on top in a project for car manufacturer SEAT, in a bid to help raise awareness of their brand.

Bryce Dyer

Comment on Oscar Pistorius’s defeat
5 September 2012

By Bryce Dyer, Senior Lecturer in Product Design, Bournemouth University.

Image of the book UDK iOS Game Development Beginner’s Guide

Epic Games
3 September 2012

Bournemouth University’s Dr Christos Gatzidis has co-authored a new book looking at iOS Game Development software.

August

Dr Simon Thompson and Bryce Dyer

BU Shortlisted for Two THE Awards
29 August 2012

Two BU academics have been shortlisted for awards at this year’s Times Higher Education Awards 2012.

Irish cyclist Colin Lynch riding with Bryce Dyer’s prosthetic limb design

Bryce Dyer in the news
29 August 2012

BU’s Bryce Dyer quoted by Associated Press writer Maria Cheng in a report on the future of prosthetics.

Bryce Dyer

Alex Dyke’s Big Hour with Bryce Dyer
29 August 2012

BU’s Bryce Dyer appears as a special guest on BBC Radio Solent’s Big Hour show.

Irish cyclist Colin Lynch

Academics help athletes in quest for gold
28 August 2012

Bryce Dyer’s prosthetic research showcased in University World News’ report on how universities contribute to sport.

July

JAMES accreditation

Music and Audio Technology scoops coveted JAMES industry accreditation
27 July 2012

BU earns Music and Audio Technology industry accreditation.

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Morning Data KTP Partnership with BU
26 July 2012

Local Software Company and BU join forces to build bigger and better system.

Design students working at BU

Industry recognition for talented Industrial Designers
23 July 2012

Prototypes from two BA (Hons) Industrial Design students receive praise from industry commentators and trade journals.

A picture of students at the event

Computing in Business Event
18 July 2012

Read more about the annual Computing in Business event which happened in May.

Search for a Star finalists highlight key UK universities

BU student competes in search for a star competition
13 July 2012

Bournemouth University student finishes in the top five of national games programming competition.

Poole harbour

Bournemouth University explore tidal power
12 July 2012

BU’s academics explore renewable energy within the community.

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Tomorrow’s inventions today
5 July 2012

Students showcase their creativity at the 2012 Festival of Design and Innovation.

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BU student impresses top music producer
3 July 2012

BU student Daniel Knight catches industry professionals attention at FoDI event.

June

Festival of Design and Innovation 2012 logo

Festival of Design and Innovation 2012
20 June 2012

Annual festival to open on Thursday 21 June.

Games Development at BU

BU speaks to Edge magazine about ‘global reputation’
6 June 2012

BU speaks to Edge magazine about ‘global reputation’ of games development students.

May

Ben Oakenfull

BU student creates start-up company Uni Shack
29 May 2012

Student creates site to unearth rip-off landlords and lovely letting agents.

Design, Engineering & Computing students at BU

BU placed third in the Guardian tables for general engineering
23 May 2012

A league table published in the Guardian ranks BU’s general engineering course at number three in the country.

Professor Simon Vaitkevicius

BU gain visiting professor from the Royal Academy of Engineering
16 May 2012

DEC are awarded funding for an industry visiting professor from the Royal Academy of Engineering.

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BU engineering graduates are second highest earners in the UK
15 May 2012

Engineering graduates from BU are the UK’s second highest earners according to league table in The Sunday Times.

Bryce Dyer

Bryce Dyer’s research featured in the Huffington Post
8 May 2012

Chief Executive of Universities UK champions BU research in the Huffington Post.

Bryce Dyer

BU’s research celebrated at the House of Commons
4 May 2012

Bryce Dyer’s research into prosthetic technology has been commended at the House of Commons as part of Universities Week.

Martyn Ware

Martyn Ware of The Human League visits BU
4 May 2012

Martyn Ware of The Human League gives a talk at BU about his work in the world of 3D soundscaping.

April 2012

A business meeting

Computing in Business Week
24 April 2012

First year students to participate in Computing in Business Week from 30 April - 4 May.

An image from the meeting

Creative Technology courses advised by expert practitioners
4 April 2012

Course content for our Creative Technology courses to be regularly reviewed by industry expert panel.

March 2012

Colin Lynch using prosthetic limb at UCI Para-cycling Championships, copyright Colin Lynch

BU design new prosthetic limb for Irish Paralympian
22 March 2012

BU’s Bryce Dyer helps create prosthetic limb for Paralympic Cyclist Colin Lynch to use at the London 2012 Paralympics.

February 2012

Darren Yeomans

BU students get more expert advice from the Games industry
21 February 2012

More guest lectures from Games industry professionals giving expert advice to BU students.

Enigma, the winning team with BU Vice-Chancellor John Vinney

Enterprise and Skills BU Team of the Year
9 February 2012

The BU Company of the Year winners announced at the Enterprise and Skills awards.

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IP Law brought to life for DEC students
7 February 2012

Intellectual Property Masterclass for Law and design students take place at BU.

Darren Yeomans during his talk

Games industry expert gives talk to BU Creative Technology students
6 February 2012

Darren Yeomans from Reflections, a Ubisoft Studio, gives expert advice to BU students.

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