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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
4 years
We're #BUproud to be able to show our gratitude and support to the incredible NHS staff by donating boxes of PPE from BU's teaching, practice and fieldwork stores. The work the NHS are doing on the #COVID19 frontline is heroic and we will always be grateful.
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@bournemouthuni
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How It Started How It's Going
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@bournemouthuni
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4 years
We can confirm that our Talbot Campus is now reopen - thank you for your cooperation during this time.
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4 years
There is currently a police operation underway at Talbot Campus. We will provide more information when we have it but would ask you to avoid speculation at this time.
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
6 years
We're excited to announce that the fantastic @theAliceRoberts will be the guest speaker at this year's Festival of Learning! Find out more about Alice's talks & the other events taking place at #BUFoL18 here >
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@bournemouthuni
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4 years
We were #BUproud to flood the Bournemouth Gateway Building in blue light last night in honour of the #NHS and all those working on the front line. #clapforourcarers #healthcareheroes #covid_19 #clapforthenhs
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
6 years
We're #BUproud to announce that broadcaster & author Kate Adie has been named as the next Chancellor of BU. Kate was the BBC’s Chief News Correspondent from 1989 to 2003 & covered major international events.
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
6 years
Incredible sunset at Bournemouth beach this evening. The sky was on fire! 🔥 #belongatbu
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
4 years
The halls of residence situation is complex - many are owned & run by external accommodation providers & only a few are managed by BU. We are discussing rent payments with accommodation providers & our legal team in order to find a solution for our students as soon as possible.
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
4 years
Not just one, but two rainbows over our Lansdowne Campus. 🌈 🌈
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
7 years
During the arrivals period we put together some of the best shots into this #Pintrest board - take a look here >
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
5 years
Happy birthday to our recent Honorary Doctorate recipient @frankbrunoboxer - we hope you have a fantastic day!
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
2 years
We are extremely saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts are with all members of the Royal Family during this sad time and we thank her for her dedicated service.
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
6 years
A glorious day in Bournemouth - hello sunshine ☀️ #belongatbu #LoveBournemouth
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
4 years
Our brand new building - Poole Gateway Building - is open! Take a look round if you’re on Talbot Campus today.
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
4 years
We're #BUproud to announce that Bournemouth University has risen 17 places in the Guardian University Guide 2021. BU now occupies 56th place in the rankings, up from 73rd last year. Read more here:
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
5 years
It was an absolute pleasure to be joined by @NigelRefOwens on Tuesday evening - he discussed his personal journey & experiences in dealing with adversity. Watch the video below to hear more. #mentalhealth #MentalHealthAwareness #NigelOwens
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
4 years
As staff & students of BU, we join in the grief & outrage of Black, Asian & ethnic minority people who are subjected to racism, harassment & violence. We want to share this statement in response to the death in America of George Floyd: #BlackLivesMatter
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
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BU has been investing in its Estate, with two flagship buildings being built to embed the latest technologies & facilities into learning environments. Find out more about the Poole & Bournemouth Gateway buildings here > #digitechfutures
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@bournemouthuni
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BU's Dr Miles Russell first visited Fishbourne Palace aged 7 on a school trip, after which he wrote a guide as homework. 50 years later he's been asked to write the new official guide. Find out more about the fascinating history of Fishbourne Palace here:
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
4 years
We're #BUproud to see BU grad @mollie_finn announced as one of the new presenters on BBC Radio 1. We loved hearing Mollie's voice on Nerve Radio when she was at BU & we can't wait to hear it again on BBC Radio 1 - well done Mollie!
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
4 years
We’re sorry for the delay on the 3pm update – we're working on it now and it will be with you shortly.
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
2 years
Join us at The @Durotrigesdig OPEN DAY on Sunday 3rd July 10.00am – 4.30pm. Free Parking at North West Farm, DT11 9AT. Guided tours of site and on-site museum plus refreshments and Dorset countryside.
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
7 years
Frank Bruno will be @bournemouthuni tomorrow as a part of our mental health awareness events. Watch him tonight on @BBCTheOneShow
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Frank Bruno MBE 🇬🇧
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Good evening Looking forward to my appearance on @BBCTheOneShow tonight #MentalHealthAwarenessDay #MentalHealthDay
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
7 years
. @frankbrunoboxer spoke to BU and an audience yesterday about mental health awareness, as part of our #WorldMentalHealthDay events.
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
4 years
What was Britain like after the Roman invasion and what difference did it really make to people's lives? BU's Dr Miles Russell talks to @thehistoryguy about UnRoman Britain in this episode of @HistoryHit podcast. Listen now to find out more:
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
5 years
It was an absolute pleasure to be joined by @NigelRefOwens last night. Nigel came to BU to deliver a talk about his personal journey & experiences in dealing with adversity. Keep an eye out for our video chat with him - we'll be sharing it later today.
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
7 years
We spotted this rainbow in the New Forest earlier today. 🌈
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
6 years
TV presenter & author @theAliceRoberts will be guest speaker at BU’s upcoming Festival of Learning. Book now for tickets to one of her talks, or to attend one of the other 90+ free events happening at BU & locations across Dorset. #BUFoL18
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
5 years
People often think of Jane Austen & Florence Nightingale as inspirational women in their respective fields. But in technology one of the pioneers of computer coding was also female - Ada Lovelace. Find out more in this #digitechfutures podcast >
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
7 years
Another beautiful day in Bournemouth ☀️🌊 #belongatbu
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
3 years
We couldn't be prouder of BU graduate @mollie_finn - who is going from Station Manager at @NerveRadio to @BBCR1 DJ! We got the chance to catch up with Mollie to ask her about her time at BU & the exciting future ahead. Read the interview here: #BUproud
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
6 years
It was absolutely fantastic to have @IAmJermainDefoe from @afcbournemouth with us today talking to students about the development of sport sciences & nutrition.
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
6 years
It was both inspiring and humbling to hear about the work and life of BU tutor Alan Brown at the newly named Alan Brown Radio Suite.
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
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Fantastic to have @afcbournemouth ’s Simon Francis & Tyrone Mings with us at BU to discuss resilience & mental health.
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
2 years
We were also joined by BBC South Today at our Big Dig site today - tune in at 6.30pm this evening to learn more about what our @Durotrigesdig team have been unearthing at this year's dig.
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
6 years
BU graduate Mike Mulholland is nominated for an #Oscar this evening for his visual effects work on #StarWars : The Last Jedi. Read our Q&A with him and keep your fingers crossed for a win tonight! #Oscars2018 #BUproud
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
4 years
Following the Government’s announcement, both of our campuses are now fully closed. This includes the Open Access Centres & all staff offices. Please do not come to campus on Tuesday for work or study. We will provide more information tomorrow. Thank you for your cooperation.
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
5 years
We’re so pleased to see that our seven-mile stretch of golden sand has been voted the no.1 beach in the UK, no.6 in Europe & no.20 worldwide in the 2019 @tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards!
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Love Bournemouth
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WOOOO! THANK YOU ALL! #BournemouthBeach tops the @TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2019 for Best Beaches AGAIN! Voted #1 in the UK, #6 in Europe & #20 Worldwide!🌍 #LoveBournemouth 🏆🌊☀️🤗 @TripAdvisorUK @VisitEngland #LoveGREATBritain #Travel #Dorset
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
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At this year's @Durotrigesdig Big Dig Archaeology students from BU have found the remains of prehistoric people and animal sacrifices in a recently discovered Iron Age settlement in Dorset:
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
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BU has completed the purchase of the Chapel Gate sports site, which will continue to be used as a community facility. The site will be managed by BU Community Business Ltd to ensure community & university activities continue to thrive.
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
2 years
Many congratulations to our partners @afcbournemouth on promotion to the Premier League! #afcb
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
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Bournemouth has been announced as the Best Seaside Town in the U.K. at the 2019 British Travel Awards! We’re #BUproud to live in such a beautiful and vibrant town ❤️ #belongatbu
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
5 years
Wishing a huge warm welcome to all our new arrivals who are moving in this weekend. We can't wait to have you with us! #belongatbu
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
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Sunday sunset views across Bournemouth beach this evening. #belongatbu #LoveBournemouth
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
5 years
We’re #BUproud that our beautiful beaches have been awarded 5 Blue Flags & 7 Seaside Awards for 2019 by @KeepBritainTidy 💙 🏖 🌊 We’re feeling very lucky to live in such a gorgeous part of the world. #belongatbu #LoveBournemouth
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
7 years
Congratulations to everyone who's coming to BU in September - we can't wait to welcome you #belongatbu
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
4 years
BU Product Design student, Stephen Lee, has 3D printed over 700 face shields to protect frontline workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more here: #BUproud #WeAreTogether #Covid_19
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Bournemouth Uni
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We are so proud of our partnership with @afcbournemouth and how we are able to support the girls football teams. Well done to everyone at this evening's awards ceremony, a chance to celebrate the success of #afcb girls this season.
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
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BU will be featured on BBC later today as Digging for Britain, a new 6-part series, will be featuring footage from the June dig at our Durotriges site. Tune in to BBC 2 at 8pm tonight to see students working on the site as well as studio footage with BU staff #BUProud
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Bournemouth Uni
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BU has been ranked in the top 15 per cent of universities across the world in the first Times Higher Education @timeshighered University Impact Rankings. Read the full story here > #BUproud
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
8 years
This is where we live! A lovely picture of our beach taken today, right by our Lansdowne Campus. #belongatBU
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
6 months
We are proud to award Debbie Fleming OBE, former Chief Executive of University Hospitals Dorset with an Honourary Doctorate of Business Administration. #BUProud #BUGraduation2023
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
8 years
Welcome to all our new students moving to Bournemouth this weekend. We can't wait to welcome you to BU #belongatbu
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
6 years
Wonderful winter walks 💜 #belongatbu
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
5 years
Wishing a happy new year to all BU staff & students & the wider BU community! We're looking forward to all the exciting things ahead in 2019.
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
4 years
We can't wait to welcome you to BU. It might be a different start to the year, whether you're joining BU or returning to Bournemouth, but together we'll make it great.
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
4 years
An archaeological excavation conducted by BU staff & students will feature on #DiggingForBritain on @BBCFOUR at 9pm tomorrow evening. The excavation took place near Dorchester & revealed a late Roman structure, almost certainly a villa. Tune in to find out more!
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
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We are pleased to confirm Professor Alison Honour has been appointed as the next Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer of Bournemouth University, starting in August 2024. Read more:
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
2 years
Join us at The @Durotrigesdig OPEN DAY on Sunday 3rd July 10.00am – 4.30pm. Free Parking at North West Farm, DT11 9AT. Guided tours of site and on-site museum plus refreshments and Dorset countryside.
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Bournemouth Uni
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This evening as we #ClapForOurCarers we also want to thank all the Heath & Social Sciences (HSS) staff & students who are working on the front line. Here's a little video our HSS team put together to say thank you. #NHS #KeyWorkers
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
7 years
What a gorgeous weekend we've just had in Bournemouth #belongatbu
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
7 years
What a beautiful evening in Bournemouth #belongatbu
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
6 years
. @BmthAirFest is a superb local event that brings so much to our local area and economy, not to mention some awe-inspiring aeronautical displays - what a fantastic spectacle!
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
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Good morning Bournemouth #belongatbu
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
5 years
We hope everyone has a brilliant time at the Bourne Free LGBT+ Pride Festival today! We're proud to be supporting this event, so keep an eye out for our float & grab your pride lanyard & tote bag. #belongatbu #BourneFree #BUpride
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
2 years
Join us at The @Durotrigesdig OPEN DAY on Sunday 3rd July 10.00am – 4.30pm. Free Parking at North West Farm, DT11 9AT. Guided tours of site and on-site museum plus refreshments and Dorset countryside.
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
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Happy New Year to our BU Community! We wish each one of you a healthy and fulfilling 2024! #BUProud #HappyNewYear #2024
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
2 years
Maritime archaeologists from BU have uncovered the remains of a medieval ship & its cargo dating back to the 13th century off the coast of Dorset, this makes it the earliest English medieval shipwreck site. Read more here:
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
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Happy New Year to all our staff, students & the wider BU community - we hope you all had a great evening welcoming in 2020! We’re looking forward to the year ahead at BU, welcoming new students, exciting estates developments & continued community success. #belongatbu
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
4 years
We're #BUproud to announce that we have extended our formal partnership with @afcbournemouth for a further three years – with the university increasing its support of the girls' & women’s teams. Find out more here:
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Bournemouth Uni
2 years
A paper led by BU’s Dr Theo Akudjedu, exploring the impact of Covid-19 on radiographers, has been named as Radiography journal’s Editor’s Choice for 2021. Find out more here: #BUproud
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
2 years
BU's Big Dig has started & you can follow along with the discoveries across social media. There are two Big Dig Twitter accounts - @Durotrigesdig & @DuroDigDiaries , a Facebook page - @DurotrigesProject & an Instagram account @durotrigesbigdig .
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
4 years
Wishing the best of luck to our partners @afcbournemouth in their match against @LFC today! It’s great to see both teams supporting inclusivity & the @stonewalluk #RainbowLaces campaign, which promotes LGBT equality & inclusion. #BUproud
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
5 years
Good news! Bournemouth University has been named among the top 150 young universities in the world in the THE Young University Rankings 2019. #BUproud
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
5 years
BU's @DrAndyMayers shared five steps to wellbeing & we've put them together in this handy infographic, so you can save them on your phone & check them whenever you want to. #BlueMonday
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
4 years
As we #ClapForOurCarers this evening, we'll be clapping for recent Paramedic Science graduate Sam Turner. Sam graduated from BU six months ago & is now working as a Paramedic on the frontline - read more here: #BUproud
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
3 years
We're #BUproud to announce that BU & University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust @UHD_NHS have announced reciprocal senior appointments as the partnership between the two organisations grows. Read more here:
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
5 years
We're so proud of our partnership with @afcbournemouth and the support we are able to give to the girls' teams!
@afcbournemouth
AFC Bournemouth 🍒
5 years
Our girls' sessions are booming 🙌 @AFCBCommunity and @bournemouthuni are helping to inspire the next generation 👏
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Bournemouth Uni
6 years
Good morning Bournemouth, and welcome back sunshine ☀️ #belongatbu
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
4 years
We want to wish the best of luck to everyone receiving their #ALevelResults today! We hope you all get what you're hoping for. And to everyone who will be joining us at BU in September - we can't wait to welcome you!
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
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BU launches a new Institute of Medical Imaging and Visualisation. The institute will be housed in the university’s new Bournemouth Gateway Building with facilities, including a Siemens 3T MRI scanner, and is supported by funding from @DorsetLEP .
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
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A huge congratulations to all our graduates who will crossing the stage this week! We're #BUproud of you all & we can't wait to help you celebrate your success throughout the week. #BUgraduation
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
5 years
Ahead of the #Oscars this evening we're wishing the best of luck to the 30 BU graduates who have worked on 11 films that have been nominated for this year’s Oscars! Find out more about the work of our graduates here > #GoodLuck #BUproud
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
7 years
Looking pretty good for January Bournemouth 💙 #belongatbu
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
6 years
We're #BUproud that SportBU has achieved its highest ever points and ranking in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) league table. Read the full story here >
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
7 years
Good morning Bournemouth ☀️ #belongatbu
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
3 years
Congratulations to BU graduate Andrew Lockley, who won his third Oscar last night for Visual Effects for the movie Tenet. Andrew spoke to us after winning his second Oscar, read more about his career:
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Bournemouth Uni
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We’re excited to say that in a week's time we’ll have broadcaster, traveller & adventurer @Benfogle join us for #YourCareerWeek2019 . Ben will be drawing on his own inspirational story to showcase how international experiences have shaped his life.
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Bournemouth Uni
7 years
Another glorious morning in Bournemouth #belongatbu
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Bournemouth Uni
5 years
19 years ago, while in Dylan’s Bar on BU’s Talbot Campus, computer animation students Tom Box, Oli Hyatt & Adam Shaw came up with the idea for animation studio @blue_zoo . It is now a multi BAFTA award-winning company employing over 200 people! #digitechfutures #BUproud
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Bournemouth Uni
7 years
The sun's returned to Bournemouth beach ☀️ #belongatbu
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
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We're so happy to welcome lots of new students to BU, and to welcome back our returners for their second, third and fourth years! This is what it means to be coming to BU this autumn. #belongatbu
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
7 years
Another gorgeous morning in Bournemouth #belongatbu
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
7 years
It's another lovely day in Bournemouth #belongatbu
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
10 years
Congratulations to all those coming to BU in September, we can't wait to welcome you all!! #BUproud
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@bournemouthuni
Bournemouth Uni
3 years
Congratulations to Professor @EvanTeijlingen who has been shortlisted as PhD Supervisor of the Year in #FindAMasters Postgrad Awards 2021. The awards recognise students, academics & university staff whose dedication, determination & passion for their work is outstanding. #BUproud
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Bournemouth Uni
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We're so #BUproud of BU student Vedangi Kulkarni, who completed her cycle around the globe on Christmas Eve to become the youngest ever female to do so! Well done @wheelsandwords !! Read our story here >
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