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Review of the year: 2007
21 December 2007

After a highly successful and stimulating 2007 for BU, we take a look at our staff and students’ achievements over the last 12 months.

James Purnell, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport; Professor Stuart Bartholomew, Principal of the Arts Institute at Bournemouth; Greg Dyke, former Director General of the BBC; Stephen Jukes, Dean of the Media School at BU, announcing BU's status as a Skillset Screen and Media Academy

BU joins Skillset Academy Elite
18 December 2007

BU joins the world’s media elite following the launch of the Skilllset Media Academy Network.

Radio archive

BU launches UK’s first commercial radio archive
13 December 2007

A unique online sound archive has been launched, featuring material from commercial radio broadcast during the 1980s.

Joel Green's "The Itch"

Graduate’s Itch earns global recognition
7 December 2007

A BU animation graduate has taken top honours at a major UK film festival.

The Sir Michael Cobham Library and Learning Centre

BU Library awarded design ‘Oscar’
5 December 2007

Our landmark library and learning centre has won a major national award.

Gold winner Jackie Curthoys with Channel 4 presenter Rick Edwards at the awards

Awards recognise BU's contribution to tourism
3 December 2007

BU school wins third major honour of the year.

November 2007 Back to top

Gold winner Jackie Curthoys with Channel 4 presenter Rick Edwards at the awards

Double win for BU students at Student Radio Awards
30 November 2007

Radio Production students win Gold and Silver at awards ceremony.

The Journey, by BU Computer Animation student Christopher Clough

BU is best in the UK for Computer Animation
29 November 2007

It’s official - we've been rated the best place to study computer animation in the UK.

Magnolia

BU short-listed for Environmental Excellence Award
28 November 2007

Our commitment to the environment has been recognised in this year’s Dorset Business Awards.

Justin King

Honorary Doctorate for Sainsbury’s CEO
22 November 2007

World-class business leader Justin King has received an honorary degree from BU.

Hollyoaks

Volcano expert boosts fortunes of Caribbean island
20 November 2007

A BU-based expert on volcanic activity is supporting the regeneration of a Caribbean island recently affected by an active volcano.

Hollyoaks

Exciting episode in graduate's career
13 November 2007

TV director developed her craft at BU.

Martin Clunes

Doc Martin becomes Doctor Martin Clunes
9 November 2007

Popular British actor Martin Clunes is awarded an Honorary Degree at BU graduation.

Marin Alsop

BU confers Honorary Doctorate on world-class musician
7 November 2007

We've awarded the Principal Conductor of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra the honorary degree of Doctor of Music.

Graduates at a BU Graduation ceremony

Graduates prepare to take centre stage
6 November 2007

BU celebrates students' achievements at our graduation ceremonies.

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BU's new media studio

Sony delivers first HD studio to BU
31 October 2007

A groundbreaking agreement has brought the UK’s first Sony HD media studio to our Talbot Campus.

Professor Dimitrios Buhalis

BU appoints top tourism expert
24 October 2007

New tourism expert brings a wealth of world-wide research and consultancy experience in the field of Tourism and Hospitality Development.

Martyn Lee

BU Graduates Return to Run Radio Masterclass
23 October 2007

Former BA Media Production student Martyn Lee, now Senior Manager with Original 106, is coming back to BU to train the radio stars of the future.

Czech Ambassador to the UK Jan Winkler visits BU

BU welcomes Czech Ambassador
22 October 2007

Diplomatic visit could open doors to future projects in the environment and journalism.

Korea's lava tube caves (Image courtesy of Cave Research Institute of Korea)

BU expert gains World Heritage first for Korea
18 October 2007

The Republic of Korea’s natural heritage is recognised thanks to the work of a BU expert.

A bear photographed in the Ecuador rainforest

BU students complete rainforest studies
18 October 2007

BU students have completed an expedition to Ecuador to study the decreasing diversity of rare animals.

Law student Rebecca Martin, who has received the prestigious Young Volunteer of the Year award from the national charity Citizens Advice

BU Law student wins Young Volunteer of the Year Award
12 October 2007

Successful volunteering pays off for BU student who has scooped a national prize.

National Beijing Opera animations from the BU Media School

Bournemouth’s bid to animate the Beijing National Opera
4 October 2007

BU’s renowned Media School has been awarded the opportunity to animate China’s National Beijing Opera.

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Medical Professionals

BU Professor leads global Dermatology Congress
28 September 2007

BU is playing a leading part in the World Congress of Dermatology meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Sean Street

Radio Professor celebrates 40 years of Radio 4
27 September 2007

BU Professor of Radio Sean Street is helping to mark the 40th anniversary of BBC Radio 4.

UK’s Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, John Denham

Secretary of State praises Bournemouth screen academy
25 September 2007

The Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills has praised the success of the Bournemouth Screen Academy.

Malta's Grand Harbour, which was regulated by Colerdige

Coleridge research reveals Malta dilemma
20 September 2007

Papers uncovered by a BU Professor shed new light on Samuel Taylor Coleridge's political life in Malta.

BU’s Megan Pascoe

BU sailor makes waves at world championships
18 September 2007

World class student sailor takes a step closer to realising her dream of competing in the 2008 Paralympics.

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BU focused on fair trade
18 September 2007

Our status as a Fairtrade University is assured following praise from the Fairtrade Foundation.

Composer Kevin Jones and animator Stephen Bell working on elements of the performance

‘Rock’ music inspired by Antarctic research
11 September 2007

‘Rock’ music inspired by our research into the geology and the coastline of the Antarctic is ready for its world premiere.

Professor Chris Brady, Dean of The Business School

The Business School is changing
10 September 2007

With an eye on its strategic future, our Business School announces a number key appointments as part of a restructuring exercise.

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Members of the 2006 Dorset Business Awards winners, Invotek

Pioneering firms sought for innovation award
31 August 2007

Organisers of the 2007 Dorset Business Awards are searching the region for exciting breakthroughs worthy of consideration for this year’s Innovation Award.

Team leader Barry Squires and local school child

Coaching kicks off on BU Kenya expedition
30 August 2007

Students from BU have begun their adventure of coaching sports to school children and teachers in Kenya.

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BU’s excellence recognised in league table
22 August 2007

The Times Good University Guide 2008 has been published, with excellent results for BU.

Sports students

Students set for trip to Kenya
20 August 2007

Staff and students from our BU Sport & Recreation are off to Kenya to help improve sporting skills and facilities for children.

Professor Colin Pritchard

Research reveals numbers of potential child killers
20 August 2007

Research by two BU academics has looked at the potential numbers of child killers in the community.

Student considering Clearing

Clear Heads Make the Best of Clearing
13 August 2007

When students receive their exam results on Thursday, they will face a flood of emotions. But a calm approach to receiving exam results is the best way forward...

Professor Sean Street of the Broadcasting History Research Group

BU Academic Marks 80th Anniversary of First BBC Prom
13 August 2007

BU Professor and radio historian Sean Street is to mark the 80th anniversary of the Proms with a special broadcast.

July 2007 Back to top

Key staff from Memorial University of Newfoundland witness Professors Paul Curran and Axel Meisen signing the Memorandum of Understanding

BU Strengthens Partnership with Canadian University
30 July 2007

We’ve reaffirmed our commitment to continue developing international collaborations.

Forensics student at work

Forensic Simulation Workshops
30 July 2007

Our renowned experts in forensic sciences have been running courses providing experience and practical training through simulated exercises.

Media correspondents from India on BU's Talbot Campus

Indian Correspondents on Course at BU
27 July 2007

Ten broadcast journalists from across India will spend three months studying UK television journalism methods.

Vice-Chancellor of the University of St Andrews, Dr Brian Lang, and tournament winner Chris O'Hagan

BU Golfer Wins National Tournament
25 July 2007

BU golfer Chris O’Hagan has won the coveted Boyd Quaich for 2007.

BU's Chris Bayliss and Lewis Boughtwood

Summer School in China Takes Five from Bournemouth
25 July 2007

This year’s summer break will take on a distinctly Far Eastern focus for five BU students who will travel to China for a unique summer school experience.

Sean Street and producer Andy Cartwright with their award

BU Professor Enjoys Award-winning New York Minute
16 July 2007

An innovative feature made by our own Professor of Radio has scooped a major prize in New York.

Early image from the game

Students Get Animated in Dare to be Digital
13 July 2007

Students from our National Centre for Computer Animation are vying to win the UK’s premier video games competition.

Lady Cobham and Chair of the University Board Alan Frost with the new plaque

Library Celebrates 50 Years of Achievement
11 July 2007

We’ve marked 50 years of academic achievement by renaming our Library and Learning Centre in memory of one of Dorset’s leading figures.

The Jurassic Coast

Fossil Hunters Fuel Jurassic Coast Project
11 July 2007

Laser scans by BU experts will determine the extent of which fossil hunters are eroding the Jurassic Coast.

Shrek

Animation Draws BU Graduate into DreamWorks
2 July 2007

BU graduate Kevan Shorey talks about his involvement in the latest episode in the smash Hollywood series Shrek the Third.

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Festival of Design and Innovation programme

Festival Shows Best of BU
29 June 2007

The Festival of Design and Innovation is now open, and we’re inviting you to visit us and see the products of tomorrow on show.

Dame Yvonne Moores

Dame Yvonne Moores to Chair New Research Centre
26 June 2007

The country’s former Chief Nursing Officer will chair our new Centre of Postgraduate Medical Research and Education

Student demonstrates prototype at last year’s Festival of Design and Innovation

BU All Set For Festival
25 June 2007

We’re celebrating our 15th annual Festival of Design and Innovation this week.

Advertising and Marketing Communication students

Students Turn In Peak Performance
21 June 2007

Students respond to Alan Sugar-style challenge to complete Britain’s grueling Three Peaks Challenge.

Kitchen appliance designed by BU graduate

New President Ready to Lead from the Front
20 June 2007

Introducing our new Students’ Union President, 22 local lad Adam Hyland, who has a challenging year ahead.

Business Studies grad Karen Hilton

BU Business Grad One Step Closer to Starting Grid
20 June 2007

Business Studies graduate Karen Hilton is through to the final 100 in race to find Formula Woman drivers.

Margaret Thatcher

Research to Reflect Media’s View of Thatcher Years
19 June 2007

BU to explore media reflection of Margaret Thatcher’s view that “there’s no such thing as society” in £90,000 backed research.

Kitchen appliance designed by BU graduate

BU Comp Urges Designers to Go Green
14 June 2007

We're challenging young designers and artists from across Dorset to design the next environmentally-friendly ‘must have’ kitchen product.

Medical professionals

BU Launches Medical Research Centre
11 June 2007

A new era in medical education and research is unveiled in Bournemouth with the launch of BU’s Centre of Postgraduate Medical Research and Education.

Professor Matthew Bennett talks sand with presenter Dr Alice Roberts during filming.

Sandcastle Theory is Toast of the Coast
11 June 2007

Professor Matthew Bennett put sandcastle-building to the test during a fascinating journey with the BBC’s Coast television series.

Attendees of the BU Pub Night in the O Bar, London

First BU Pub Night a Great Success
7 June 2007

On the Thursday 10 May, our Alumni Association arranged the first in a series of BU pub nights.

Paul Curran wins prestigious award

Vice-Chancellor Awarded Royal Geographical Society Patron’s Medal
4 June 2007

Professor Paul Curran is this year’s recipient of the prestigious Royal Geographical Society (with Institute of British Geographers) Patron’s Medal.

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Crime novelist Minette Walters talks to Bournemouth Daily Echo deputy editor Ed Perkins at BU

A Nudge for the Perfect Murder
30 May 2007

One of the world’s best-loved crime novelists has revealed to a BU audience how she would commit the perfect murder.

BU golfer

Golfers Take Fairway to Finals
22 May 2007

Three of our rising golf talents are in contention for the inaugural BUSA National Strokeplay title after qualifying for the end of season event.

Open Day

University Undergraduate Open Day - this Saturday 23 June
21 June 2007

BU opens its doors to prospective students this Saturday 23 June.

BU golfer

Golfers Take Fairway to Finals
22 May 2007

Three of our rising golf talents are in contention for the inaugural BUSA National Strokeplay title after qualifying for the end of season event.

BU graduate and top South West Young Entrepreneur, Simon Phelps

BU Graduate Takes South West Shell Livewire Award
21 May 2007

BU graduate Simon Phelps is the top Young Entrepreneur in the South West after winning the regional final of Shell Livewire competition.

BU staff 5-a-side goalkeeper, Michael O'Sullivan

BU’s ‘Shoot 4 Business’ Success
17 May 2007

The BU Staff 5-a-side football team has won Dorset’s inaugural "Shoot 4 Business" tournament.

BU Television Production graduate Louise Palmer holding her award

BU Graduate Wins Royal Television Society Award
14 May 2007

Graduate Louise Palmer has won the National Student Royal Television Society (RTS) award for Best Undergraduate Factual programme.

BU researcher with volunteers

New Website Provides Personal Insight into Breastfeeding
14 May 2007

A new website featuring personal experiences of breastfeeding has gone ‘live’ in time for National Breastfeeding Awareness Week.

Nerve Magazine

BU Student Magazine is ‘Best Publication’
10 May 2007

The hard work of this year’s student volunteers has paid off as Nerve* Magazine has scooped an award for ‘Best Publication’.

BU nurse

BU Nurses Honoured to Lead Lamp Procession
8 May 2007

For the first time ever, student nurses from BU will feature prominently in the service to celebrate the life of Florence Nightingale.

BU scientists analyse footprint samples

Volunteers Step Up for Footprint Experiment
4 May 2007

BU Professor Matthew Bennett has enlisted the help of over 200 volunteers as part of research into ancient footprints.

His Royal Highness Prince Edward, The Earl of Wessex at BU

BU Welcomes Royal Visitor
3 May 2007

His Royal Highness Prince Edward, The Earl of Wessex, has visited BU’s Talbot Campus.

Deck chairs on Bournemouth beach

BU Tops Tourism Table
2 May 2007

BU is top of the Guardian League Table for Tourism.

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Senior BU staff

BU to Recruit Senior Academics from Around the World
25 April 2007

BU has launched a third round of senior academic recruitment as part of its exciting development as an innovative, international institution committed to academic excellence.

Spring graduates celebrate

Spring Graduates Awarded
25 April 2007

BU's newest graduates have been honoured in this year's annual Spring Awards Ceremonies.

BU Business Studies graduate and Formula Woman Champion 2007 contender Karen Hilton

Fast Lane Beckons BU Business Grad
25 April 2007

BU Business Studies graduate Karen Hilton has a passion for life ‘in the fast lane’.

BU graduate Simon Phelps

BU Graduate Bids for Livewire Award
25 April 2007

BU graduate Simon Phelps is among the finalists to become the Shell Livewire South West Young Entrepreneur of the Year.

The human back

Funding Boost for Back Pain Management
20 April 2007

A BU-led project to improve the management of back pain in Primary Care has attracted major funding worth £456,000.

BU's Bright Stars

Bright Stars Shine at Nationals
20 April 2007

The BU Bright Stars are making quite a name for themselves after winning the British Cheerleading Association event for Novice Squads.

Golfer

BU’s Raye Shines in Devon
19 April 2007

BU golfer Richard Raye led from the front during the BUSA Western Regional Strokeplay event in Devon.

BU cricketer

BU Students Top County Cricketers
19 April 2007

The BU Cricket team warmed up for the coming campaign with a victory over the Dorset Minor Counties Cricket team.

‘The Itch’ by Joel Green

Animated Success for BU Graduates
17 April 2007

Computer-animated shorts by two BU graduates will feature at a major international event this summer.

BU Graduates

Spring Graduates Step Up for University Honours
17 April 2007

BU's newest graduates will be honoured during annual Spring Awards Ceremonies on Saturday 21 April.

Students working at computers

Lifelong Learning Network Praised for Meeting Targets
17 April 2007

The BU-led South West Lifelong Learning Network (SWLLN) has been praised by the funding council for reaching its targets during its first six months.

Head of Strategic Management and new CII president, Dr Julie Robson

BU Academic Elected CII President
16 April 2007

Dr Julie Robson, Head of Strategic Management in the BU Business School, has been elected President of the Bournemouth branch of the Chartered Insurance Institute.

BU student and 2007 ‘Young Gun’ Sam Johnson

Fourth ‘Young Gun’ Winner for Bournemouth
13 April 2007

A BU student is celebrating success after being named the UK’s ‘Young Gun’ for 2007 by The Catering Forum.

2007 Charles Parker prize winner Katie Burningham with BU's Prof Sean Street

Charles Parker Day 2007
11 April 2007

BU’s Centre for Broadcasting History Research celebrated Charles Parker Day with its annual conference in Birmingham.

Open Day speaker

BU Offers Open Door to Postgraduate Study
10 April 2007

BU will host an Open Afternoon for prospective students interested in Postgraduate and Professional programmes on Wednesday 25 April.

School child from Camp Kenya

Sporting Students Prepare for African Expedition
5 April 2007

Students from BU and Leeds are preparing to embark on a sporting expedition to Africa.

Computer Club For Girls

Computer Club Bridges Gender Gap
5 April 2007

Local school girls from Bournemouth are learning more about computers, thanks to a campus-based after-school club.

Magnolia

Mapping Exercise Reveals Extent of Magnolia Decline
4 April 2007

BU experts say over half the world’s magnolia species face extinction in their native forest habitats.

Listed Magazine

BU Students Get ‘Listed’ for Magazine Experience
4 April 2007

Students and graduates of BU’s Media School have helped launch Bournemouth’s newest what’s on magazine.

March 2007 Back to top

BU Men's Student Football team celebrates

BU Grabs Plate After Extra Time Win
29 March 2007

Ian McIntosh, Richard Bentley and Chris Kennedy scored the extra time goals to give Bournemouth University the 2007 BUSA Men’s Football Knockout Plate.

International Students at BU

BU Introduces "Price Freeze" for Non-EU Students
28 March 2007

BU is pleased to announce that we have introduced a “price freezing” policy from October 2007.

South Coast’s Mooting Champions - BU second year law students Luke Toomey and Sharlene Williams

Law Students Take South Coast Mooting Title
27 March 2007

BU second year law students Luke Toomey and Sharlene Williams are the South Coast’s Mooting Champions.

Performers at Arena - The Perfect Circle

Put your Art into the Arena
27 March 2007

PACE is proud to sponsor a large-scale outdoor event on Saturday 28 April.


BU football team in action

BU Victory Secures Plate Final Place
26 March 2007

Bournemouth will host the final of the 2007 BUSA Men’s Football Knockout Plate competition after the University’s first team reached the final.

BU Professor of Radio Sean Street

Light at the end of the Chunnel
23 March 2007

BU Professor of Radio, Sean Street, will explore the Channel Tunnel archives in a programme for BBC Radio 4’s ‘Archive Hour’

Artists' concept of the Weymouth Pavilion Quay development

Impact Study Primes Weymouth for Economic Benefit
23 March 2007

BU's Market Research Group predicts a major economic boost to the economy of Weymouth if the town's Pavilion Quay is redeveloped.

BU student and "Mr England," Warren Harvey

BU Student Vies for Mr World Title
15 March 2007

BU student Warren Harvey is off to China to stake his claim for the title ‘Mr World’.

Chris Moyles at The Old Fire Station

BU’s Old Fire Station Kicks off Red Nose Rallyoke!
14 March 2007

Stars from Radio 1’s The Chris Moyles Show kicked off the Red Nose Rallyoke at BU’s Old Fire Station on Friday.

BU Forensic Archaeologist Ian Hanson

Forensic Investigation Comes Full Circle for BU Expert
14 March 2007

BU Forensic Archaeologist Ian Hanson observes international court proceedings in The Hague to see his work as an invesigator in Bosnia come full circle.

"Crashed" aircraft

Air Disaster Training for BU Students
13 March 2007

BU students use air crash simulation to test their crime scene investigation and disaster recovery skills.

Artist's concept of the new suite

Executive Suite Suits BU Business School
12 March 2007

Our Business School will soon have its own executive suite to support students on professionally-focused programmes.

BU Golfers

Sports Teams Give Knock-out Punch
12 March 2007

BU’s student sporting teams are going for gold as the British Universities Sports Association (BUSA) season hits championship level.

Books

Counting the Cost of a Writing Career
9 March 2007

Research by the Centre for Intellectual Property Policy and Management (CIPPM) reveals the struggle that authors face to survive financially.

Red Nose Day - The Big One!

Red Nose Rallyoke hits BU tonight
9 March 2007

Chris Moyles and his gang from BBC Radio 1’s breakfast show are headed to Bournemouth University to launch his fund-raising effort for Comic Relief 2007.

Billy Bragg visits BU

BU Launch for Bragg’s Bill of Rights
6 March 2007

A unique Citizens' Assembly convened on our Talbot Campus at the end of February could be the launch pad for a new British Bill of Rights.

Mel Wheeler (l) Surridge Sales Manager and Barry Squires, BU Sports Development Manager

Kit Ahoy for BU Kenya Expedition
6 March 2007

Surridge Sport has donated over £1,500 worth of school sports equipment and team kits to the BU Kenya Sports Development Expedition (SDX) team.

John Terry, John Terry, Alan Shearer, John Terry and John Terry! (Our John Terry second from right)

There's Only Five John Terrys
5 March 2007

A BU student with a famous footballing name has beome one of the first people to play on the pitch at the new Wembley Stadium.

Product Design graduate Phil Robinson with his BioLogic Zorin Post Pump

Graduate Success Features in New ‘Think Kit’
28 February 2007

Product Design graduate Phil Robinson is helping teenagers throughout the UK to turn their wildest ideas into real-life success.

Fairtrade worker

BU Celebrates Fairtrade Fortnight
22 February 2007

We'll be marking Fairtrade Fortnight with a range of events to raise awareness and engage the community.

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BU signs

Spotlight Falls on BU Annual Review
22 February 2007

BU has published our latest Annual Review, highlighting our achievements during 2006.

UCAS application form

BU Application Figures Reach New Heights
21 February 2007

BU has experienced a significant rise in applications to our undergraduate courses.

TSG South Ltd Display

BU Partnership delivers growth for TSG
20 February 2007

Southampton based software company TSG South Ltd predicts £300k increase following successful Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with BU.

Girl sat at a laptop

Part-time Study Option Appeals to School Leavers
19 February 2007

UK school leavers begin to show desire for alternatives to full-time higher education.

Tennis player

BU Sport Soars to New Heights
19 February 2007

Our student sporting teams are having a bumper year in the British Universities Sports Association’s (BUSA) Autumn leagues.

New handheld, computerised menu system for hospitals

New Product To Improve Patient Care
19 February 2007

Portsmouth based software company Datasym (UK) Ltd predicts a £400k increase in sales following the successful completion of BU Knowledge Transfer Partnership.

BU student Megan Pascoe

Sporting Student’s Silver Success
15 February 2007

BU student Megan Pascoe is giving herself a fighting chance for a place at the Beijing Paralympics.

Vivid animation by award winning BU Animation Graduate Lei Chen

BU Centre Number One for Computer Animation
13 February 2007

The National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA) at Bournemouth University has been rated as the number one centre for computer animation courses in the UK and Ireland by 3D World magazine.

Professor Colin Pritchard

BU Research Underlines Risk of Violent Child Abuse
12 February 2007

Research finds risks of children being murdered by strangers is reassuringly low, but dangers posed by a very small group of offenders tends to be underrated.

Bournemouth University robotics specialist Dr Venky Dubey

Global Research Award for BU Robotics Expert
9 February 2007

The Royal Academy of Engineering has recognised the expertise of BU robotics specialist Dr Venky Dubey with a special Global Research Award.
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BU Law Professor Nick Grief

BU Legal Expert Answers Commons Questions on Nuclear Weapons
8 February 2007

BU Law Professor Nick Grief has provided expert testimony before the House of Commons Defence Select Committee.
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Archive vault

Major Funding Preserves News Radio Archive
6 February 2007

Major funding worth over £750,000 will help Bournemouth University’s Media School to digitise and catalogue one of the most important radio news archives in the UK.
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Land Survey

BU Archaeologists Aid Stonehenge Discovery
6 February 2007

Archaeologists from Bournemouth University played an integral part in the discovery of a large settlement at Durrington Walls, near Stonehenge.
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Bloc Party play The Old Fire Station

Bloc Party Play The Old Fire Station
24 January 2007

One of the UK’s most up and coming bands last night helped keep Bournemouth University’s student night club at the top of the ‘must-play’ venues in the country.
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BIRSt logo

Student Radio BIRSts into Life

BU’s student-managed internet radio station - BIRSt - is back ‘on the air’ .
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Chris Pethick's double award-winning photo "Donk"

Donkey Work Brings Double the Rewards

Chris Pethick, 22, has won two major international prizes with his photo entitled ‘Donk’.
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Entrepreneur in the making - Bournemouth University graduate Simon Phelps

BU Graduate to Explore Entrepreneurship in the US

Bournemouth University graduate Simon Phelps has flown to the United States to boost his entrepreneurial skills over the next six months.
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Stephen Jukes, Head of The Media School at Bournemouth University

BU Media Head to Review BBC Business Coverage

Stephen Jukes, Head of The Media School at Bournemouth University, has been appointed to a national panel that will assess the impartiality of BBC coverage of business news.
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Billie Sule and Matthew Baker holding a computer keyboard.

Students Taking IT to African Kids

Two Bournemouth University students are heading for Africa to share their knowledge of computing with school children – many of whom have never seen a computer in their young lives.
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