Minister recognises BU’s help for graduates
22 December 2009
UK Minister for Higher Education tours University campuses to see firsthand how BU supports graduate development.
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Minister recognises BU’s help for graduates UK Minister for Higher Education tours University campuses to see firsthand how BU supports graduate development. |
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Innovative approaches to HE recognised at BU BU Vice-Chancellor hosts annual awards ceremony to celebrate staff success. |
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BU achieves top UK performance in journalism BU’s renowned journalism degree has been named the best course of its kind in the UK by the top training body for the profession. |
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BU graduate wins Best Thesis award An outstanding BU masters graduate has won a leading European tourism science award for Best International Thesis. |
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Beijing students to make UK ‘dream’ trip Chinese group to visit BU after winning the British Council’s Dream Lab challenge. |
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BU helps launch England Honour Society for Nurses Senior academics from the School of Health & Social Care have pledged their support to nursing development across England. |
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BU is focused on Fairtrade BU retains its Fairtrade University status for the fourth consecutive year. |
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BU academics contribute to social work textbook Staff from the School of Health & Social Care have featured in a popular handbook aimed at social work students. |
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Media value should determine cost of access BU Visiting Professor argues that artificial barriers should not stop consumers from accessing media content in the digital age. |
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Film-maker urges graduates to shake up TV Award-winning director appeals for graduate talent after receiving Honorary Doctorate from BU. |
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Doctorate for leading Dorset businessman Leading Dorset businessman Gordon Page has described receiving his honourary degree from BU as a “special honour”. |
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BU Tourism Frontiers celebrate 30 years of WTM Secretary General of UN World Tourism Organization Dr Taleb Rifai opens the BU Tourism Futures Forum at World Travel Market. |
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BU media student to publish debut novel A student from BU’s Media School has had her first novel accepted for publication. |
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NCCA becomes the world’s second Houdini Certified School BU's National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA) has been commended for its use of Houndini animation software. |
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New Institute in Tourism at BU Professor Paul Curran, BU Vice-Chancellor, has today announced the establishment of The John Kent Institute in Tourism. |
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Doctorate awarded to noted chemist Degree recognises the successful career of leading industrial chemist Bernard Dyer. |
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Honorary award for Brigadier Jane Arigho Degree recognises the successful career of the UK’s leading military nurse |
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Paralympic cycling hero receives honorary doctorate Darren Kenny has been presented with an honorary degree at a BU Award Ceremony. |
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BU to celebrate graduate achievements Thousands of people will join BU to celebrate the success of its latest graduates during the 2009 Award Ceremonies. |
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Postgraduate Awareness Week at BU BU has been raising awareness of its wide range of postgraduate opportunities. |
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BU Professorial Inaugural Lecture Series 2009/10 BU is pleased to announce the launch of its Professorial Inaugural Lecture series 2009/10. |
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Vice-Chancellor proud of BU achievements BU celebrates “best year ever” following its success in the 2009 Times Higher Education (THE) Awards. |
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People at the heart of BU award nod Vice-Chancellor credits people for putting BU in line for Times Higher Education (THE) Awards. |
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Court presidency for Chancellor-designate Former Law Lord becomes head of the UK’s highest court of appeal. |
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BU research focuses on ‘humanising’ health care In the midst of the humanising health care debate, BU research has iden tified the need for patient care to be more personalised |
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BU’s Executive Business Centre opens Lord Phillips describes BU’s Executive Business Centre as “magnificent” at the Centre’s official opening. |
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BU unveils new student housing Bournemouth Mayor does the honours as new student accommodation officially opens. |
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BU research helps patients with back pain The care given to patients suffering from back pain will be improved thanks to new research undertaken by BU healthcare academics. |
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Tourism & motorsport explored at BU The relationship between motorsport and tourism was a key discussion at an international tourism conference held recently at BU. |
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BU sets sail at world-class events BU will be down at the 2012 Olympic sailing venue this September participating in two world-class sailing events. |
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Vice-Chancellor appointed society president BU Vice-Chancellor’s new role as President of a leading UK science society is a “great honor”. |
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Editors’ Breakfast gets bigger and better The region’s top journalists will review the day’s newspapers at BU’s high-profile Executive Business Centre event. |
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Thirty years of BA Business Studies at BU BU celebrates 30th anniversary of its flagship Business Studies course. |
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Footprints lead BU to research prize shortlist Ground-breaking work in conservation sciences leads BU academics to shortlist for major prize. |
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Bucking the trend with academic appointments BU is recruiting 37 talented academics. |
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BU shortlisted for University of the Year BU is named as a finalist for top honours in this year’s Times Higher Education Awards |
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Professor joins International Tourism Academy A BU Professor has become the youngest member of the International Academy for the Study of Tourism. |
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Software research team wins prestigious award A BU research paper, published in the Journal of Navigation, has received a prestigious medal from HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. |
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Exclusive events launch new Business Centre BU’s new Executive Business Centre is being launched this autumn. |
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BU supports health care education in Nepal A grant from the British Council will enable higher education institutions in Nepal to benefit from BU’s health care expertise. |
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Hungry in hospital, healthy in prison? The results from BU research into hospital and prison foodservice has made national headlines. |
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Science puts BU research on world stage A trio of landmark papers published in Science magazine during 2009 provide an excellent indicator of BU’s engagement in world-leading research. |
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BU congratulates students on exam success BU’s Clearing Helpline is open for vital guidance and advice. |
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BU flies high at Air Festival BU is proud to be supporting the Bournemouth Air Festival which comes to town this week. |
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ESRC grant for BU sport tourism research Following a successful funding bid, a BU sports academic is leading a new international research project into sport tourism. |
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Students set for African sports adventure BU sport students are preparing for a month-long trip to Africa, where they will use their skills to help underprivileged children. |
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Orthosis research makes progress at BU Engineers and medics from the UK and USA joined forces recently to discuss ways to improve quality of life for stroke victims. |
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Hominin research takes another big step Further footprint material has been gathered during a field study in Kenya. |
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Ecological restoration brings benefits Study shows the economic and environmental benefits of ecological restoration. |
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Study reveals biodiversity loss Good research follow-up re-visits Dorset woodland study of the 1930s. |
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BU achieves EcoCampus bronze award New award recognises BU’s commitment to be being a leading environmentally friendly university. |
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BU to study older people's quality of life BU researchers are taking part in the UK’s largest study of the quality of life of older people, thanks to a £400,000 grant. |
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BU in search for Dorset’s top Entrepreneur BU is looking for Dorset’s leading Entrepreneur for this year’s Dorset Business Awards. |
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Day dawns for virtual museum project Old photos of Bournemouth will be viewed for the first time in decades thanks to new online museum. |
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Pan-European project improves tourism e-services A major pan-European project designed to enhance online tourism services has been successfully completed by BU. |
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Unique research for BU and Tank Museum BU and Tank Museum collaborate on doctoral research to ensure Britain’s military history is saved. |
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Students win bronze at BBC Gardeners’ World A garden designed by BU students has won a top medal from the Royal Horticultural Society. |
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BU students ahead of the game BU software systems students are among the top three in the world after their outstanding achievement in Microsoft’s Imagine Cup. |
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How science saved the Large Blue butterfly BU professor contributes to major research to reintroduce an extinct butterfly in Britain. |
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Award-winning inventor inspires students Mandy Haberman, inventor of baby product, the Anywayup Cup, stressed the power of intellectual property at BU’s Design Festival. |
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Students win mentoring from Savoy’s finest Four BU students have won places on a new mentoring scheme that will enable them to learn from the UK’s top hotel professionals. |
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BU moves up the Green League Table Green initiatives help BU make progress in this year’s environmental league table for UK universities. |
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Imagineers in world-class competition final Four BU students will represent the UK at an international student technology competition, taking place in Egypt this July. |
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Students to benefit from new cycling DVD Keep Cycling, Keep Safe, produced by BU and Bournemouth Borough Council, will help international students stay safer on the roads. |
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New empirical research on TV formats A high-profile seminar has revealed successful strategies to tackle format copying of shows such as Britain’s Got Talent and X-Factor. |
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BU forms Education Partnership in South Africa BU has been awarded nearly £60,000 to develop a new partnership with CIDA City Campus in Johannesburg, South Africa. |
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BU’s Dream Lab challenge to Chinese students BU has joined four UK leading educational, cultural and scientific institutions to offer a unique challenge for students in China. |
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BU second in the UK for graduate prospects Excellent career prospects for BU graduates are recognised in UK league table. |
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Professor presents research to Chinese delegation BU’s Professor Mark Hadfield presented his RNLI research at an international tribology seminar |
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BU has the UK’s most Outstanding Library Team Times Higher Education award recognises achievements of BU's high quality library service. |
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Award-winning inventor opens Design Festival Graduate Franziska Conrad’s Gelert QuickPitch pop-up tent gained commercial success as a result of her festival showcase at BU in 2003. |
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BU’s climb in Good University Guide continues BU celebrates successful results in this week’s Good University Guide. |
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Exciting challenge for BU Business Dean New Business School Dean brings international reputation to BU. |
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Get active with sportBU sportBU is the new name for BU’s sport activity aimed at students, staff and the local community. |
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BU academic chairs UK law school committee The Dean of BU’s Business School has taken up the position of Chair of the Committee of Heads of University Law Schools. |
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BU students face Dorset ‘Dragons’ BU students have gone up against ‘Dragons’ from Dorset’s leading tourism industries in an exercise similar to the hit TV show. |
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BU graduate wins RTS award A “funny, focused and ambitious film” made by a BU graduate has scooped a prestigious award from the Royal Television Society. |
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Retail student clinches BU placement award An outstanding retail undergraduate has won BU’s top student placement award. |
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BU appoints leading maternity expert BU has appointed leading medical sociologist Professor Edwin van Teijlingen as Professor of Maternal & Perinatal Health Research. |
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BU consolidates position as Number One New University BU’s “magnificent achievement” in The Guardian University Guide consolidates its position as Number One New University. |
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Award puts Shine on BU student life Broadcaster Moira Stuart presents International Student award to BU’s Alina Talipova. |
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Nokia expert reveals secrets behind patents Nokia’s intellectual property expert has spoken to staff and students at BU about the importance of patents in telecommunications. |
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BU archives reflect Thatcher’s legacy On the 30th anniversary of Thatcher's rise to Prime Minister, a BU collection reveals her legacy on British broadcasting. |
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BU climbs to new height in uni guide BU’s continued progress is reflected in the latest university league table to be published. |
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BU researcher joins Paralympic Committee The 2012 Paralympics will benefit from unique research into prostheses technology, thanks to a BU academic. |
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BU reports on excellent progress Attendees hear excellent results at BU's Annual Review event. |
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BU names next Chancellor The fourth Chancellor for BU has been named. |
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MA Journalism students scoop top awards Three BU students are “thrilled” after winning national online journalism awards. |
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RNLI benefits from BU research A leading UK lifeboat charity is benefiting from the expertise of BU’s School of Design, Engineering & Computing. |
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BU students win project challenge BU has revealed the winning team of the Project Management University Challenge 2009. |
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BU student wins national essay prize A BU student’s essay on food psychology has taken top prize in a national writing competition |
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Students report on tourism sustainability A group of BU students have presented their ideas for sustainable tourism at a national show in London.. |
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Top grant benefits BU orthosis research A Global Research Award has enabled a BU academic to patent a design which will help the rehabilitation of stroke victims. |
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BU expert reacts to G20 tax debate BU Senior Lecturer Richard Teather has criticised the Prime Minister’s tax proposal as ‘short sighted’. |
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Director of Public Prosecutions at BU Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Keir Starmer QC delivers inaugural High Sheriff’s lecture at BU. |
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Pro-Vice-Chancellor Appointed One of BU’s Pro-Vice-Chancellors has been appointed to a new post within the University. |
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World Cup stardom for BU’s Atkins Celebrations are underway at BU after staff member Caroline Atkins guided England to victory in the 2009 women’s cricket world cup. |
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Geology research aids heart defect A BU Geologist’s research could provide a breakthrough for heart patients. |
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Software research pioneers new concept Peer-reviewed research proposes “radical approach” to software systems development. |
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BU awarded employment quality mark BU has been commended for our outstanding commitment to equality and diversity and for being a positive employer of disabled people. |
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BBC Head marks TV’s future BBC Director General points to the film industry model as a way for broadcasters to beat the recession, during his BU masterclass. |
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Business students excel in UK competition A group of BU students has successfully reached second place in a leading national business competition. |
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New partner brings global benefits to BU BU is expanding its international links through a new partnership with one of the UK's best known banking organisations. |
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BU triples Government research grant Government has tripled BU's research grant following its outstanding performance in the Research Assessment Exercise. |
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BU research heads cover of top journal BU’s landmark paper published in Science reflects the quality of the University’s world-leading research. |
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Academics challenge music copyright policy BU academics are challenging the Government’s policy on music copyright. |
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Ancient footprints reveal modern traits BU expert leads international research into the world’s second oldest footprints. |
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New Dean appointed for Business School BU has unveiled a prestigious academic with an international reputation for excellence as the new Dean of the Business School. |
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New line-up for student radio station BU’s unique online radio station is back. |
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BU signs first partnership with Microsoft BU has signed the UK’s first Higher Education Alliance Agreement with Global software Leaders Microsoft. |
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BU students become leaders of tomorrow A unique programme is helping to shape BU students as leaders of tomorrow. |
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Call for more midwives to save lives A leading BU academic joined fellow health professionals in calling for the Government to address the UK’s shortage of midwives. |
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Games pioneer inspires BU students BU staff and students given advice from Interactive Games pioneer Ian Livingstone OBE. |
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New international scholarship launched BU’s new scholarship will support international students with funding for their postgraduate studies. |
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Rallye ahead for BU students BU students are preparing to assist in this year's Rallye Sunseeker event. |
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BU students get creative with Dyson BU students received a masterclass in creativity and enterprise, courtesy of a visit from the global brand leader, Dyson. |
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BU Dr’s Psychological Society post BU Psychology academic takes up new post with British Psychological Society. |
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Screenwriting talent takes the stage Showcase event in London to highlight the screenwriting talent of recent BU graduates. |
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BU leads way in professorial appointments BU has become the first new university to promote academic staff to Associate Professor. |