2012 News archive
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BU expert uncovering the truth about UK’s largest archaeological hoax
19 December 2012
December marks the 100 year anniversary of the Piltdown Man’s discovery; a key moment in British archaeology history |
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BU Master's student brings together former war enemies for documentary
18 December 2012
Zeljko Mirkovic's documentary The Second Meeting tells the story of the two men meeting again and forging a friendship |
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Who Killed Rudolph? Forensic science event at BU
17 December 2012
Schoolchildren at Bournemouth University to try and solve the Christmas crime |
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HRH The Princess Royal visits Bournemouth University
12 December 2012
The Princess Royal spoke to students who worked at the London 2012 Olympic Games and heard about the ground-breaking research taking place at BU |
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BU students reach final of European student game development competition
11 December 2012
The team will now develop a game around genetic inheritance for Make Something Unreal Live 2013 competition |
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Poetry project Seen But Seldom Heard has documentary premiere
7 December 2012
The project saw teenagers with disabilities working with BU academics and performance poets to express their feelings. |
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GB Paralympic medal winner gives talk about disability at BU
7 December 2012
Ben Rushgrove - who won medals at the Beijing and London Paralympics- spoke about his experiences and disability. |
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Professor Alice Roberts visits BU to talk about public engagement
6 December 2012
She says public engagement is "worthwhile, fulfilling and exciting" part of university life |
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Institute of Directors holds first Dorset conference at BU
5 December 2012
Day-long conference looked at relationship and tensions between the public and private sectors |
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It's Row-vember!
30 November 2012
BU Boat Club raise money and set British record for 48 hour continuous row |
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New Media Writing Prize announces winners.
30 November 2012
The competition celebrates new and innovative styles of writing – with two winners this year. |
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How safe are your children's lunchboxes?
30 November 2012
99 per cent of kids' lunchboxes are kept at unsafe temperatures, a Bournemouth University study finds. |
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BU student midwife raises £3,500 for cold cot at Dorset County Hospital
30 November 2012
Cot will allow grieving parents to spend more time with their child in the maternity bereavement suite. |
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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. |
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BU academic’s work on display at UNESCO site in Peru
30 November 2012
BU’s Karina Gerdau–Radonic work featured at the Museo Nacional de Chavín in Huaraz, Peru. |
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Journalism students provide live coverage of Leveson report
29 November 2012
Students cover as part of newsdays and give live comment on BBC Radio Solent. |
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BU graduate who set up own business inspires budding student entrepreneurs
28 November 2012
Gary Seneviratne set up award-winning digital agency Adido with fellow BU Computing graduates in 2003. |
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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. |
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BU hosts School of Tourism Careers Forum.
24 November 2012
Students from the School of Tourism met with industry professionals to talk about their futures. |
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New animation and visual effects festival to come to Bournemouth
22 November 2012
The first BFX festival will take place next summer, celebrating the best of British visual effects. |
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Business School student receives Hays Employability Prize
21 November 2012
Winners chosen from students who summed up their placement year in a poster. |
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Chesil mirror appeal
21 November 2012
A Fundraising Lecture at Dorset County Museum by Prof. Andrew Fitzpatrick of Wessex Archaeology on 30 November. |
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New national centre for training social workers at BU praised by eminent judges and charity executive
21 November 2012
The National Centre for Post-Qualifying Social Work officially launched at safeguarding conference in Bournemouth. |
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World Travel Market starts and ends with BU
12 November 2012
Bournemouth University chaired two important seminars on the future of the tourism industry. |
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BU students work through the night to provide live coverage of US Election
12 November 2012
Over 200 students from the Media School provided live TV, radio, and internet reports of the US Presidential Election. |
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Visual effects supervisor says Bournemouth University (BU) Honorary Doctorate "more special" than winning an Oscar
9 November 2012
Paul Franklin, who received Oscar and BAFTA for visual effects work on Inception, became a Doctor of Arts at BU graduation ceremony today. |
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Forensic Science regulator receives honorary doctorate from BU
8 November 2012
Andrew Rennison thanks BU and tells graduates it is "exciting time" to work in forensic science. |
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Were the London 2012 Olympic Games really worth it?
7 November 2012
Pupils from Dorset schools came to Bournemouth University to find out and vote. |
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The Business School and Media School launch new BSc (Hons) Marketing degree
6 November 2012
Bournemouth University launches new BSc(Hons) Marketing degree. |
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Bournemouth University exhibits at World Travel Market
5 November 2012
Professor Dimitrios Buhalis, alongside colleagues from Bournemouth University (BU), will be hosting two seminars at the industry event. |
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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. |
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BU students providing live US Presidential coverage
1 November 2012
Over 300 Bournemouth University students are working through the night on 6 November 2012 to provide live coverage of the US Presidential election. |
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Art and Language exhibition launched at BU
1 November 2012
Latest installation as part of collaboration between Bournemouth University and the estate of artist Elisabeth Frink |
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BU Master's student wins animation prize
1 November 2012
MA 3D Animation student Leo Crane won student award at MIA Animation Festival. |
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BU student wins national competition for best film about placement abroad
30 October 2012
Martin Constantine wins British Council competition for video of his placement year in France. |
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Health professionals learn more about importance of nutrition for cancer survivors
29 October 2012
Masterclass was organised by nutrition experts from Bournemouth University and Royal Bournemouth Hospital. |
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BU students win two international awards for short film
29 October 2012
Media School students win awards at festivals in Switzerland and USA for one–minute film created as part of coursework. |
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BU Media School students interview Skyfall stars Daniel Craig and Naomie Harris
26 October 2012
Friends won competition organised by BBC Radio 1 breakfast show to interview stars of the latest Bond film. |
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Historian talks at BU about contribution of black community during World War II
24 October 2012
Talk was part of a series of events that will run at Bournemouth University to commemorate Black History Month. |
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BU lecturer meets HRH Duchess of Cornwall
22 October 2012
Sports science lecturer Jo Hawkes met Camilla at Clarence House, as part of World Osteoporosis Day. |
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BU Journalism student wins top web award from industry body
19 October 2012
Fifth year running that a Master's Multimedia Journalism student from BU has won the BJTC website prize. |
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Poem inspired by battlefield trip wins Thomas Hardy Society prize
18 October 2012
BA (Hons) English student at BU Sarah Wall wins Thomas Hardy Society prize. |
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Bournemouth University shortlisted for prestigious games award
18 October 2012
BU up for a TIGA Games Industry Award for best university. |
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BU student wins volunteer award for work at London Youth Games
18 October 2012
Roseanne Blaze meets Olympic stars at glittering awards ceremony. |
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BU students find out more about volunteering
18 October 2012
Student union-organised fair introduces students to charities who need their help. |
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Mental Health Awareness Week draws to a close
17 October 2012
Bournemouth University reflects on a week of activities aimed at raising awareness and removing stigma surrounding mental health. |
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Post-Olympic tourism: a golden opportunity?
15 October 2012
Post-Olympic tourism legacies to be the focus of event at Bournemouth University. |
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BU research finds River Thames among most invaded in the world
15 October 2012
New non-native species discovered there every 50 weeks, Bournemouth University research finds. |
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Hospitality awards given in memory of BU students who have passed away
15 October 2012
Parents come back to university to give awards to deserving current students. |
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AFC Bournemouth star joins BU students to re-launch project clearing woodland at Meyrick Park
15 October 2012
Stephen Purches joined police in praising student union-led project to reduce criminal activity and encourage wildlife at the park. |
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Seen But Seldom Heard returns for local festival
12 October 2012
Poetry project had its third performance at Bridport Open Book Festival. |
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Fire FM presenters battle it out at BU gym
9 October 2012
DJs Dave Taylor and Niall Moloney compete in fitness challenges at revamped Talbot Campus gym. |
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Dozens brave rain for Mental Health Awareness beach walk
8 October 2012
Mayor of Bournemouth among those who joined the walk from Bournemouth Pier to Branksome Dene. |
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BU student wins Undergraduate of the Year award from placement company
5 October 2012
Matthew rewarded for work he did while on placement year with AgustaWestland. |
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Director of Spooks and Life on Mars comes to Bournemouth University
5 October 2012
Bharat Nalluri tells BU media students that degrees important to break into the film industry. |
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Seen But Seldom Heard and National Poetry Day
4 October 2012
Performers inspire the audience at the landmark poetry event. |
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2012
4 October 2012
BU is running numerous events to mark World Mental Health Day on Wednesday 10 October 2012. |
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Julie Girling MEP visits Bournemouth University
4 October 2012
MEP, who represents the South West at the European Parliament, says research needs to be a priority. |
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Follow funny Sophie!
1 October 2012
BU graduate named as one of top 50 funniest women to follow on Twitter. |
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Bournemouth University triumphs at 2012 CIPR PRide Awards
28 September 2012
Gold Award win for BU’s National Student Survey campaign featuring NeSSa the Camel. |
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BU Hosts New Media Writing Prize
27 September 2012
The awards, run by Bournemouth University, showcase innovative storytelling for digital media. |
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Peace One Day reaches Bournemouth University
26 September 2012
Event organised by BU students marks International Peace Day. |
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BU Master’s student wins national editing competition
26 September 2012
Chris beat media students from across the country to win industry-standard editing equipment. |
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Bournemouth MP among guests at BU Seen But Seldom Heard event
25 September 2012
Tobias Ellwood MP heard poems written and performed by young people with disabilities, as part of Bournemouth University-led project. |
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BU graduate now writes speeches for Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago
25 September 2012
Suzanne Wood back in Bournemouth for the UK Speechwriter’s Guild Conference. |
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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. |
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BU graduate’s production company works on new Joss Stone video
24 September 2012
Poole-based company did post-production work on music video for the singer. |
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Poole student wins national environment competition
20 September 2012
Sam won trip to Stockholm, where he met the Crown Princess of Sweden. |
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Speechwriters in Bournemouth for conference
20 September 2012
Delegates from around the world at Bournemouth University for UK Speechwriters Guild conference. |
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BU student wins prestigious scriptwriting prize
19 September 2012
Sophie Petzal beats entries from around the world to claim Peter Ustinov Television Scriptwriting Award. |
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Seen But Seldom Heard Event
19 September 2012
Performers from the Victoria Education Centre. |
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Professor Phlegm is back!
18 September 2012
Children’s radio series created by BU students and graduates gains second series. |
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BU stars at Olympic and Paralympic Games
11 September 2012
Students and staff members look back on a memorable and successful Olympics. |
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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. |
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BU Shortlisted for Two THE Awards
11 September 2012
Two BU academics have been shortlisted for awards at this year’s Times Higher Education Awards 2012. |
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BU Graduate wins place on Virgin project
7 September 2012
Virgin Media Pioneers has named Bournemouth University graduate Kate Jones as young finalist in a nationwide search for a one off event; The Project. |
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Comment on Oscar Pistorius’s defeat
5 September 2012
By Bryce Dyer, Senior Lecturer in Product Design, Bournemouth University. |
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Seen but Seldom Heard
5 September 2012
David performing his poem at the Seen But Seldom Heard event. |
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Powerlifting success for BU students
4 September 2012
Two BU students have competed at the World Powerlifting Championships in Poland, with one setting a new British Bench Press record. |
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Join Live Web Chat on University-Media Relationships
30 August 2012
BU’s Press and PR Manager James Donald to take part in a live web chat on Friday 31 August. |
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Munchausen by Internet
30 August 2012
BU academics publish Munchausen by Internet article in Journal of Medical Internet Research. |
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Able magazine on the Seen but Seldom Heard project
30 August 2012
Seen but Seldom Heard project has been discussed in an article by Able magazine. |
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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. |
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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. |
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You and Yours with Julian Worricker
28 August 2012
BU postgraduate student talks to BBC Radio 4 about how she is doing her degree long distance and online. |
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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. |
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How would you feel if you couldn’t recognise your own family?
24 August 2012
The Independent has reported on the research done by BU’s Dr Sarah Bate on prosopagnosia. |
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What’s it like to study... Archaeology
24 August 2012
A Bournemouth University Archaeology student spoke to The Independent, telling them what inspired him to take the course and why he chose BU. |
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Lottery money sees return of the Swash
23 August 2012
BU’s research on the Swash Channel Wreck reported in the Bournemouth Echo. |
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Launch of National Coastal Tourism Academy
15 August 2012
Bournemouth University will play major role in the centre to regenerate coastal economies nationally and internationally. |
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Bournemouth University film wins two awards at international film festival
15 August 2012
Bournemouth University film wins two awards at international film festival. |
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BU uses Augmented Reality to explain the Clearing process
14 August 2012
Bournemouth University’s Clearing campaign is stepping into a whole new world this year, thanks to the addition of Augmented Reality (AR) technology. |
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BU film to be shown at US film festival
9 August 2012
Rufus Stone, a film Executively Produced by BU’s Dr Kip Jones, to be exhibited at this year’s Rhode Island International Film Festival. |
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Seen but Seldom Heard
7 August 2012
BU helps give young disabled people a voice through poetry. |
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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. |
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Schools not out for summer
26 July 2012
On 8 July over 160 school year 11 and 12 pupils descended on BU for a sample of student life. |
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Offshore wind farm ‘will look taller than Isle of Wight’
26 July 2012
BU’s Dr Nigel Garland appears on BBC South Today and Radio Solent to discuss arguments for and against wind farm plans in the South. |
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BU Students triumph at ITT Awards
19 July 2012
Two BU students win top prizes at The Institute of Travel and Tourism awards. |
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Student film to be shown at the Olympics
16 July 2012
BU student dedicates Olympic film to the memory of ‘a great flatmate’. |
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Professor Fletcher on BBC Radio 4’s Face the Facts
13 July 2012
Why UK’s visa system is losing the tourism industry millions. |
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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. |
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Bournemouth University explore tidal power
12 July 2012
BU’s academics explore renewable energy within the community. |
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NUS Student of the Year and Olympic Torch bearer
11 July 2012
Double delight for BU student as she carries the Olympic Torch and wins the NUS Endsleigh Student of the Year. |
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Best NCTJ Shorthand student in the UK
10 July 2012
Bournemouth University student wins national journalist award. |
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BU makes films with the Student Loans Company
6 July 2012
Bournemouth University has teamed up with the Student Loans Company (SLC) to produce animation films explaining new fees system. |
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BU NCCA graduates involved with BBC Olympic animation
6 July 2012
BU graduates produce animated film for the BBC’s promotion of the Olympics. |
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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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Three Bournemouth University staff to carry Olympic Torch
4 July 2012
Three BU lecturers have been selected as Olympic Torchbearers when the torch comes to the South West. |
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BU student impresses top music producer
3 July 2012
BU student Daniel Knight catches industry professionals attention at FoDI event. |
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BU’s Adam Blake discusses Olympics with the Voice Of America
29 June 2012
Professor Adam Blake speaks to the Voice Of America about UK’s benefit of hosting Olympics. |
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BU 100+ Directory in The Times
29 June 2012
BU’s 100+ Media Directory featured in an article in The Times. |
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Brainstorming the Creative & Digital Economies
28 June 2012
BU’s Advances in Media Management (AiMM) research group holds event investigating New Economic Models in the Digital Economy. |
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Tomorrow’s Water winner
28 June 2012
BU’s Dr Esteban helps local school pupil win the Tomorrow’s Water competition and a trip to Stockholm. |
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BU graduate wins Dorset Journalist of the Year
27 June 2012
BA (Hons) Multi-Media Journalism graduate Harriet Rose-Gale wins the County’s top journalism prize. |
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Graduates’ film to be released on DVD and iTunes
27 June 2012
Two BU graduates to have their debut film released on DVD and iTunes in July. |
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BU’s John Fletcher speaks to BBC Radio 4
21 June 2012
Professor John Fletcher speaks to BBC Radio 4 about the changing economics of UK tourism. |
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BU’s Colin Pritchard: study links mental illness to killing
21 June 2012
BU’s professor Colin Pritchard discusses his latest work, which shows a link between mental illness and killing children, in The Guardian. |
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Festival of Design and Innovation 2012
20 June 2012
Annual festival to open on Thursday 21 June. |
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Olympic torch relay
20 June 2012
BU students to carry Olympic torch as it passes BU on 13 July. |
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BU academics comment on Greek elections
18 June 2012
BU academics comment on the Greek elections on BBC Radio 5 live and in The Cutting Edge News. |
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Shooting to Victory
15 June 2012
BU student wins an array of medals in international shooting tournaments. |
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Professor Tom Watson to speak at Communication Control event
15 June 2012
BU’s Professor Tom Watson to speak at the UK’s first Communication Control event. |
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Professor Tom Watson: ‘Anyone can call themselves a PR person’
14 June 2012
BU’s Professor Tom Watson calls for the PR industry to value itself more highly in an interview with Speed Communications. |
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NUS Rep of the year
14 June 2012
BU student wins NUS Rep of the Year Award at the NUS conference in Nottingham. |
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BU students star in advertising campaign for Aquafresh
13 June 2012
Students from the BA (Hons) Advertising course star in their own campaign for Aquafresh after their winning pitch. |
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Eating healthy - sorted
8 June 2012
BU graduates have helped set up cooking website SORTEDFood.com. |
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Learning whilst earning
7 June 2012
BU’s Rosie Cullen speaks to The I about the benefits of part-time learning. |
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Television Production graduate scoops Al Jazeera documentary award
7 June 2012
Victoria Musguin, a BA (Hons) Television Production graduate wins Al Jazeera award for her documentary A Different Face. |
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BU speaks to Edge magazine about ‘global reputation’
6 June 2012
BU speaks to Edge magazine about ‘global reputation’ of games development students. |
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President of the NUS visits BU
1 June 2012
President of the National Union of Students, Liam Burns, visits BU to talk to students and staff. |
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Lord Young visits Bournemouth University
31 May 2012
David Cameron’s enterprise adviser visits BU to promote the StartUp Loan scheme. |
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BU students win prestigious Ad Venture student competition
31 May 2012
A team of four BU final year Advertising students have won the Europe-wide competition run by the European Association of Communications Agencies (EACA). |
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BU urges review to approach to international students
30 May 2012
BU signs letter to the Prime Minister urging a review to the approach to international students. |
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Multi-Media Journalism graduate wins BAFTA
30 May 2012
Multi-Media Journalism graduate scoops BAFTA for special Panorma report. |
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BU top 10 in People and Planet Green League
29 May 2012
BU receives first class honours for the third year running for its commitment to environmental and ethical improvement. |
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BU graduates produce award winning film
29 May 2012
Two BU graduates receive accolade for their new film. |
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Aimhigher with BU
29 May 2012
BU helps school children make decisions about going to university. |
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BU student creates start-up company Uni Shack
29 May 2012
Student creates site to unearth rip-off landlords and lovely letting agents. |
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Frontline seminar series launches in London
29 May 2012
The Media School at Bournemouth University launches summer seminar series bringing its top research to the journalism industry. |
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Pathogens: Monitoring fungal infections in fish
25 May 2012
Professor Gozlan expresses concern in Nature. |
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BU Delegation to visit Colombia
24 May 2012
BU participating in a UK Universities Delegation to Colombia. |
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Award-winning graduate designs app for Tate Modern
23 May 2012
BU graduate has designed a unique ‘Magic Tate Ball’ app for the Tate Modern. |
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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. |
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Launch of Bournemouth University Dementia Institute
21 May 2012
Health care professionals, NHS workers, local councillors and members of the public attend the launch of BU’s Dementia Institute. |
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Parasite infects UK coarse fish
17 May 2012
Carp, bream and roach at risk from Rosette Agent. |
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BU professor publishes 50th paper on his Nepal research
16 May 2012
BU’s Professor Edwin van Teijlingen’s research on various health topics in Nepal reaches it’s 50th publication. |
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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. |
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Potted history of chickens
14 May 2012
Ancient chicken bones studied as part of Bournemouth University's Chicken Coop research project. |
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Intel takes on 13 placement students from Bournemouth University
11 May 2012
Thirteen BU students to join the Intel team as placement students in 2012. |
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International placements deemed priceless
11 May 2012
Research shows the incredible value of international placements, but will poor language skills mean UK students lag behind? |
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South Africa comes to BU
9 May 2012
Senior academic team from South Africa’s Vaal University of Technology visit BU. |
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BU Young Guns head for finals
8 May 2012
Good luck to the two BU students who have been shortlisted for this year’s Young Guns finals. |
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Bryce Dyer’s research featured in the Huffington Post
8 May 2012
Chief Executive of Universities UK champions BU research in the Huffington Post. |
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BU athletes compete in front of 40,000 spectators
4 May 2012
Fifteen BU students to compete in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Outdoor Athletics Championships finals. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Professor David Osselton opinion article in The Times
3 May 2012
Professor David Osselton features in The Times discussing the closure of the Forensic Science Service. |
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Evolution: Elisabeth Frink and the next generation
3 May 2012
BU to house Frink and other contemporary artists exhibition. |
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ECOSAL-Atlantis: An ecotourism project
2 May 2012
BU hosts a visit from the EU ecotoursim project ECOSAL-Atlantis. |
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BU graduates scoop top awards from BJTC
1 May 2012
Two BU graduates win national awards for their journalism at this year’s BJTC awards. |
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Design and Art Directions Awards success
30 April 2012
BU students win ‘Best in Year’ prize at a prestigious design and advertising competition. |
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Olympic RELAYS project nominated for Podium Award
27 April 2012
RELAYS project makes the shortlist for the Podium ‘Coubertin’s Olympic Vision’ Award 2012. |
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BU in Animation Career Review’s top 20 universities in the world
27 April 2012
BU’s NCCA in top 20 universities to study animation, gaming and design in the world. |
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So you want to be a journalist?
27 April 2012
Find out more about what happened at the all-day conference ‘So You Want To Be A Journalist?’, which was partly sponsored by BU. |
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Santander grant helps postgraduate researcher to visit Yale
23 April 2012
A postgraduate researcher from the School of Applied Sciences has visited Yale University to help further her research. |
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BU helps celebrate Nepalese New Year
13 April 2012
BU hosts an event to celebrate Nepalese New Year. |
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Applied Sciences Conferences in USA and Oxford
10 April 2012
The School of Applied Sciences is attending Archaeology conferences in the USA and Oxford throughout April. |
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Chatterbox event a burst of success
5 April 2012
BU students launch their Chatterbox campaign with an event in Bournemouth Square. |
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BU Radio student wins prestigious Charles Parker Prize
5 April 2012
James Ewing becomes the second BA (Hons) Radio student in a row to win the Charles Parker Prize. |
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Nursing student wins patient care award
3 April 2012
A student nurse from BU’s School of Health and Social Care wins a prize at the annual Poole Hospital awards evening. |
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Outstanding students win £1,500 to help market local disability group
2 April 2012
BU students will help promote the Chatterbox team and their magazine. |
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sportBU hosts its first Raveminton tournament
2 April 2012
BU students compete in the inaugural tournament. |
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BU brews perfect partnership with Hall and Woodhouse
29 March 2012
The partnership between BU and Hall and Woodhouse celebrates its second year. |
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SUBU win Green Impact award
28 March 2012
SUBU’s green team win Green Impact award. |
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Bournemouth University awarded 2012 Fast Forward prize
27 March 2012
BU recognised for turning ideas into business reality with the 2012 Fast Forward Prize. |
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Developing software to improve quality of life for disabled people
27 March 2012
The NCCA at BU is involved with the SHIVA project, aiming to improve quality of life for disabled people. |
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MA Multi-Media Journalism graduates scoop top BJTC prizes
26 March 2012
Two BU graduates have both won awards from the Broadcast Journalism Training Council. |
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BU is world number one for fish biology research
22 March 2012
BU’s Centre for Conservation Ecology and Environmental Sciences is producing the best fish biology research in the world. |
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BU appoints new Head of Graduate School
22 March 2012
Bournemouth University has appointed Professor Tiantian Zhang as the new Head of The Graduate School. |
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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. |
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Stay Silent, Head Home
21 March 2012
BU is teaming up with local taxi company United to keep students safer and quieter. |
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BU student to be an Olympic torch bearer
20 March 2012
Psychology student to carry the iconic torch. |
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BU students take steps for Fairtrade
20 March 2012
Leisure Marketing students walk a symbolic journey to Uganda for Fairtrade. |
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Michel Roux Jr. and Fiona Jeffery OBE visit BU
16 March 2012
Two world-renowned tourism and hospitality figures paid a visit to the School of Tourism on 14 March. |
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Was human evolution caused by climate change?
15 March 2012
Research published in Science applies knowledge gained from studying plants & animals to better understand significant events in human evolution. |
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BU graduate a pioneer of International Women’s Day
8 March 2012
BU graduate is the only female Visual FX supervisor in the UK and possibly Europe. |
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Broadcaster Maria Williams speaks up at BU for International Women’s Day
7 March 2012
Maria Williams delivers a talk calling for a fairer gender playing field in Radio as part of International Women’s Day. |
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BU’s Head of Marketing talks to The Times about UCAS Extra
7 March 2012
BU’s Head of Marketing discusses the benefits of UCAS Extra in The Times. |
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BU in China
5 March 2012
BU’s Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Matthew Bennett visits China. |
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BU student success at RTS South awards
5 March 2012
Two BU graduates both win awards at the Royal Television Society Southern region Awards. |
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PhD Studentships 2012 - apply now
1 March 2012
Apply now for one of 100 Doctoral Opportunities at BU. |
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BU to Host Prestigious European Media Conference
1 March 2012
BU’s bid success to host Media Conference. |
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BIRSt launch at BU
29 February 2012
The national launch of BIRSt was celebrated at BU on 24 February. |
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BU at the Oscars
28 February 2012
BU proves to be a hothouse for Oscar talent. |
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HEFCE’s David Sweeney quizzed on REF
28 February 2012
BU’s Professor Jonathan Parker interviews the man behind the REF. |
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BU receives top education honours from The Queen
24 February 2012
BU visits Buckingham Palace to receive Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education. |
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Student Shout kicks off political period at BU
24 February 2012
The Student Shout kicks off BU students’ political forum. |
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HEFCE Director of Research visits BU
23 February 2012
David Sweeney, the HEFCE Director of Research visits BU to speak about the Research Excellence Framework. |
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International NUS officer visits BU
23 February 2012
International NUS officer, Christina Yan Zhang, pays a visit to BU. |
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The Times paints BU graduate as face of overseas success
23 February 2012
BU Computer Animation graduate featured in an article in The Times on UK graduates who work abroad. |
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IFITT to host event on Technology Enabled Tourism Experiences
22 February 2012
IFITT event to look at how technology is shaping the experience economy in Tourism. |
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New Crime Scene Training Facility for Forensic Science students
21 February 2012
New Crime Scene Training Facility allows Forensic Science students to put their skills into practice. |
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Bournemouth alumnus shaping the future of web technology
20 February 2012
BU graduate’s coding work makes a big impression on the Google Development team. |
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Department of Health examine BU report holding the key to Social Care reform
17 February 2012
A BU report on Social Care reform is being examined by the Department of Health. |
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Marketing and Communications careers fair
17 February 2012
Specialised Marketing and Communications careers fair held at BU’s Kimmeridge House. |
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BU launches first ever ME support group website
16 February 2012
The first ever ME support group website launched at BU’s Kimmeridge House. |
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BU’s Jo Tyler speaks at leading broadcast industry exhibition
15 February 2012
BU’s Jo Tyler gives speech at one of the biggest broadcast industry events; the Broadcast Video Expo. |
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BU student secures placement with Merlin Entertainment Group
14 February 2012
Events management student beats 300 students to sought after Placement. |
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BU conference in Ecuador
10 February 2012
South American conference on media, power and citizenship being co-organised by BU for May 17-18. |
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Launch of Dorset ME Support Group website
10 February 2012
BU to host launch party for the Dorset ME Support Group website. |
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BU’s Josie Pegg and the blue ball mystery on Australian radio
9 February 2012
Listen to the Australian radio interview with BU’s Josie Pegg about the blue balls mystery. |
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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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LV= BU Project Challenge
7 February 2012
BU hosts the 2011-12 LV= BU Project Challenge. |
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BU in India
6 February 2012
BU’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor, David Willey is in India this week visiting various academic institutions. |
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Nutrition in the workplace
3 February 2012
BU’s Dr Heather Hartwell awarded research grant for her work on menu labelling. |
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Parasite threatens UK salmon stocks
1 February 2012
Salmon at risk from generalist parasite that can cause mass mortality in days. |
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BU communications experts offer free business consultation
1 February 2012
BU’s Creative Enterprise Bureau to hold free business consultations for a week from 6 February. |
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Bacteria colonies, eggs or ice?
27 January 2012
Bournemouth University scientists help identify mystery blue balls. |
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Local MP praises work BU students doing to make Meyrick Park safer
27 January 2012
Conor Burns MP praises the work being carried out by BU students to improve the safety of Meyrick Park. |
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Assessing societal impact of social work research
27 January 2012
As the Higher Education sector grapples with impact assessment, Parker and Van Teijlingen question the implications this will have on social work and social policy. |
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BU celebrates Chinese New Year
24 January 2012
BU sees in Chinese New Year in Dylans Bar with many celebratory games and performances. |
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BU Professor’s poems premiered on anniversary of Scott of the Antarctic’s death
24 January 2012
Poems written by Bournemouth University Emeritus Professor Seán Street to be performed to music as part of the Scott 100 Festival of Events. |
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The ocean colour scene
20 January 2012
How plant pigmentation changes in response to nutrient levels. |
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BU Hospitality students scoop first place at top industry conference
19 January 2012
Three BU Hospitality students have taken first prize at the Master Innholders conference in London. |
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Lecturer leads world mass graves protocol
18 January 2012
Ian Hanson appointed by International Commission on Missing Persons. |
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Engaging Undergraduates with Research
16 January 2012
BU’s Dr Heather Hartwell takes part in an online debate hosted by the Guardian Higher Education network. |
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BU students scoop first place at Hotel event of the year
12 January 2012
Three BU students have won first prize for their entry for the annual Master Innholders Competition. |
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Bournemouth University praised in the Guardian
11 January 2012
The Guardian reports how BU is praised by the digital industry. |
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Kip Jones in Times Higher Education
6 January 2012
BU’s Kip Jones has had his work featured in an article by Times Higher Education. |
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BU graduate on the Board of AFC Bournemouth
5 January 2012
BA (Hons) Leisure Marketing graduate joins AFC Bournemouth’s Board of Directors. |
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