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Annual awards ceremonies 2010

BU will host its annual awards ceremonies in Bournemouth from 2-5 November.

Thousands of people will join Bournemouth University to celebrate the success of its latest graduates during the 2010 Annual Awards Ceremonies.

The ceremonies take place between Tuesday and Friday, 2-5 November, at the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC).

Thousands of graduates from the University's six Academic Schools plus Academic Services, Partner Colleges and Graduate School will receive degrees, diplomas and professional qualifications over seven ceremonies:

Tuesday, 2 November
10.30am & 2.30pm – School of Health & Social Care

Wednesday, 3 November
10.30am – School of Services Management
2.30am – School of Design, Engineering & Computing

Thursday, 4 November
10.30am – The Business School (Undergraduate)
2.30pm – School of Conservation Sciences; The Business School (Postgraduate)

Friday, 5 November
10.30am – The Media School

Please note all times listed are GMT.

A number of special prize-winners will be recognised, including the recipient of the annual Vice-Chancellor's Prize, presented to the graduate whose achievements at BU are deemed the most distinguished overall. Honorary Doctorates, celebrating the careers and contributions of distinguished guests from a variety of backgrounds will also be awarded over the four days.

For the fourth consecutive year, all Awards Ceremonies will be streamed live via the internet, enabling family and friends who are unable to visit Bournemouth to watch the Ceremonies as they happen.

“BU congratulates all of this year's graduates,” said Bournemouth University Vice-Chancellor, Professor John Vinney. “This is a very special occasion for the graduates, their families and friends. We look forward to welcoming them to the BIC and sharing in the celebrations.”

Where: Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth, UK
When: Tuesday to Friday, 2-5 November, 2010