BU Students

Thinking about your next steps after graduation? Take your learning further this September with one of our postgraduate degrees. BU graduates are eligible for a 20% reduction in tuition fees.

Join academics and current Master's students at our Virtual Open Day on Wednesday 15 May, 14:00-17:00, and discover the benefits of postgraduate study at BU. Learn more about our courses, postgraduate loans, and BU scholarships. There’s even a Fast Track application form for BU students and graduates looking to study a taught degree.

Find out more: https://ow.ly/unG250QZuEU

The Whatuni review collectors will be on Talbot Campus tomorrow so, current students, why not head down to the Fusion Building to leave your all-important review ✏️ You could win a £200 voucher, as well as help prospective students make crucial decisions on what and where to study! 🤔

You can also submit your review online 👉 https://ow.ly/tA4u50QrfB5

Calling all current students 📢 The Whatuni review collectors will be on campus on Thursday 25 January so head down to the Fusion Building on Talbot Campus and leave your all-important review.

Your review will help prospective students make crucial decisions on what and where to study. Plus it could win YOU a £200 voucher just for taking part!

You can also submit your review online before the end of February: https://ow.ly/eRFZ50QrfrB

Have you heard about the tuition fee reductions for postgraduate study at BU?

➡️ Non-repayable scholarships rewarding academic achievement are available.
➡️ If you have a first degree from BU, you may be eligible for a 20% graduate loyalty discount.

More reasons to level up with BU: https://ow.ly/yih150Qhv9G

Words have power. So make yours count.

Tell Whatuni what you love about BU and inspire the next generation of BU students. Submit your review today. It'll only take a few minutes: https://ow.ly/bOb450QcQ2a

These are just some of the benefits of Master's level study:
👩‍💼 enhances employability
🔄 facilitates a career change
📈 supports career progression
👨‍🔬 helps you become an expert
✍️ an opportunity to take on an intellectual and personal challenge.

Applications are now open for September 2024 entry.

What are you waiting for?! https://ow.ly/hti050QcPYw

Thinking about further study? Chat to academics and students on Wednesday 29 November, 14:00-17:00, and discover more about the benefits of postgraduate study at BU, including the tuition fee discount for BU graduates and non-repayable scholarships.

Book your place: https://ow.ly/KQKX50Q4Btz

See how you can take your career opportunities to another level with our postgraduate courses 🆙 Visit our stand at the Careers Fair on Talbot Campus this week to pick up a prospectus and chat with an adviser 🗣️

With fee discounts for BU graduates and non-repayable scholarships, there's never been a better time to continue your journey with BU 💷

Discover more reasons to take your learning further with BU: https://ow.ly/QKA450PWlFq

Thinking about postgraduate study this September? Applications for Home students will close on 4 September so what are you waiting for?

Many courses also have a January intake. Explore our Master's qualifications and how they can enhance your employability: https://ow.ly/EPKR50P9kkE

There's still time to join our Virtual Postgraduate Open Day taking place in three weeks on Wednesday 28 June, 14:00-17:00 (UK time). Chat with academics about Master's study and how you can expand your knowledge and skillsets.

👉 http://ow.ly/pqrm50OFpnF

If you've already registered, we can't wait to meet you!

Thinking about your next steps after graduation? Take your learning further this September with one of our postgraduate degrees of difference.

Join academics and current students virtually on Wednesday 28 June, 14:00-17:00, and discover the benefits of postgraduate study at BU. Learn more about our postgraduate subjects, loans, scholarships, and fee reductions. There’s even a Fast Track application form to apply for your Master’s at BU.

👉 http://ow.ly/C7hT50OrXB3

An extra bank holiday is being held on Monday to mark the coronation of King Charles III, which takes place today.

On 8 May, all student services across both campuses will be closed; this includes SportBU. The facilities that will be open on this day are the libraries and the University Retreat.

Find out more: http://ow.ly/YJfB50O8cSY

Academics from BU have launched a new project designed to grow the power of young disability rights activists in East and Central Africa.

The project, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, includes a new advocacy and research network and a programme of knowledge exchange events between disability advocates, academics, campaigning organisations, and the media.

Find out more: http://ow.ly/iVTq50O7QeB

As Liverpool prepares to host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting the competition – including many from those labelled as minority groups, such as LGBTQI+ communities.

But what draws people from these communities to Eurovision and makes it an international symbol of gay and transgender visibility, representation, and diversity?

That’s what a new research project from BU aims to find out

Find out more: http://ow.ly/sIz750O7R4o

CareersBU Podcast Episode 8 - Student Pride Special.

In this episode, CareersBU chats with George Wright about workplace inclusivity for LGBTQ+ professionals. At the time of recording, George was Head of Community Engagement at myGwork, a global networking hub and job board for LGBTQ+ professionals and students.

Listen here:
Apple Podcast http://ow.ly/fBbq50O8aV8
Spotify http://ow.ly/JAEy50O8aV6
Google Podcast http://ow.ly/bTKT50O8aV7
SoundCloud http://ow.ly/lzcg50O7XSq

The BFX Festival, one of the largest animation, visual effects (VFX) and gaming festivals in the UK, has announced its 2023 dates; the eleventh festival will be hosted Monday, 20 to Saturday, 25 November 2023, at The Hilton Bournemouth and across the university's Talbot Campus.

A full programme of speakers from the games, VFX, and animation sectors will be announced later in the year, along with masterclasses where attendees can develop their creative and technical skills.

Find out more: http://ow.ly/5ytL50Oe8Iy

With exams just around the corner, hear from BU students to find out what time management means to them, how using it means they avoid stress, and where to get help when they need it: http://ow.ly/8S6H50NU6ms

As part of the current refurbishment works to the ground floor of Dorset House, please be advised that there will be work affecting the main central entrance this Friday, 5 May.

This means there is no access to the lift for this day only. Please consider working in an alternative location on campus or from home on Friday if you require the lift to access to your normal working area.

The staircase will still be accessible on Friday via the east entrance.

Find out more: http://ow.ly/JwYL50OfrtZ

Thinking of going abroad as part of your studies? Whether it is working during your placement year or studying at a university in another country during your studies, there are lots of opportunities to get involved in.

BSc (Hons) Marketing student Curtis shares his experience of completing a study exchange semester at EDHEC Business School in Lille, France, during the 2020-21 academic year.

Read Curtis' blog: http://ow.ly/PtAe50O9hK6

Our AskBU Students' Service is looking to recruit a team of Advice Assistants; these positions are open to final-year students, recent graduates or as part of a placement

The paid full-time roles will support the AskBU team in handling enquiries from students, parents, graduates and more.

Applications will close on 14 May, and you can apply here: http://ow.ly/flQW50NUfAN

Today sees the kick-off of Varsity 2023, with the first round of games taking place at Southampton Solent Sports Complex. The remaining games take place at Chapel Gate on Wednesday, May 10.

BU Students are welcome to attend these indoor fixtures throughout today but must arrange their own transport.

Find out more: http://ow.ly/ERRn50O8gYQ

On Friday, 5 May, SportBU will run REVIVE, a one-day health and well-being event.

It will offer all BU students a range of well-being advice and any physical rehabilitation that is needed. Whether you're looking to make progress with your health and fitness goals or simply take a break from your computer, there's something for everyone to enjoy and benefit from.

The event is free for SportBU members and £4 each for non-members.

Find out more: http://ow.ly/iZ0G50O93wy

Andy Phippen, Professor of IT Ethics and Digital Rights at BU has researched what parents need to know about keeping their children safe while interacting with the metaverse.

While new terms such as the metaverse and unfamiliar technology like VR headsets might make us fear these things are new, as with most things in the digital world, they are simply progressions of what has come before.

Find out more: http://ow.ly/kvJn50NWwrm

The Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) is now live and available for all postgraduate research (PGR) students to take part in.

The PRES survey is confidential, and BU will use the feedback to inform BU-wide enhancements to the PGR experience and inform faculty-level improvements to the research environment and support for PGRs.

If you are eligible for the survey, you will have received an email from BU's Doctoral College inviting you to participate.

If you haven’t received an email and feel you are eligible, please get in contact at [email protected].

Find out more: http://ow.ly/KzxU50NUkGv

As part of our commitment to improving your student experience, we are adding a new lift to the Sir Michael Cobham Library.

This will complement the existing lift and help students and staff to access the upper floors of the building. As well as improving accessibility for everyone, especially wheelchair users. To construct the new lift shaft, from today, until 15 May, the contractor will be carrying out piling works to support the existing foundations.

Find out more: http://ow.ly/eZRx50NU8PF

Abier Hamidi, PhD Candidate, Faculty of Health & Social Sciences at BU, has discussed how social media now trumps traditional family networks in Libya.

Abier researched HIV awareness among married women in Libya and was told, “You’d be lucky to even get members of your family to respond”. However, her Facebook survey reached 446,000 women.

Find out more: http://ow.ly/aOnM50NTBJ7

Students from BU have had their designs accepted to an art exhibition which will explore how the advertising industry can change our perceptions of what makes a “good life.”

The "Good Life 2030 Exhibition" was launched by advertising reformers, Purpose Disruptors at their Earth Day Advertising Summit on 25th April at the Tate Modern in London.

Find out more: http://ow.ly/ZTCF50NWqvC

For Occupational Therapy Month, we wanted to introduce you to Yaa, a BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy student.

Yaa has shared her story about her placement experience in an acute setting, working alongside Senior Occupational Therapists and her journey to becoming a PAL (peer-assisted learning) Leader and President of the Occupational Therapy Society.

Find out more: http://ow.ly/XnYG50NTj5O

With exams just around the corner, we have put together a group of videos discussing various academic skills that BU students use to avoid stress and get better marks and where to get help when needed.

In each video, we speak to students to find out their perspectives on each skill and the techniques they use to help them: http://ow.ly/p9Mq50NU2Ep