Bournemouth University

Bournemouth University, or Bournemouth University, is a public higher education institution in England, with a history dating back to the founding of Bournemouth Community College in the early 1900s. The University began its modern history in the early 970s when Bournemouth College of Technology was established and new buildings were constructed on the largest farm in Talbot Village. Bournemouth University gained its status and name in 1992.

Bournemouth University has over 19,000 students and employs over 1,500 staff from 125 countries.

Scientific Achievements:

Bournemouth University is actively engaged in research - so far 174 projects in various fields. Here are some of them:
• TANGERINE - a jointly developed food intervention to promote healthy ageing in ethnic minorities
• LEMONADE - a catering model for older people
• TOMATO - A feasibility study of an intervention to provide nutritional care for people living with dementia at home
• "Healthy Brain, Healthy Life" - a project aimed at creating dialogue and engagement with ethnic minorities on brain health and dementia issues
• Hybrid spaces - developing new applications for hybrid technologies
• Bournemouth University's research into Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) has contributed to the way patients are treated, the use of professional medical equipment, and the quality of life of people with disabilities such as foot fracture
• The work of BU's Ageing and Dementia Research Centre has led to the development of a toolkit to help transform the food system for people with dementia
• Ground-breaking low-carbon technology - developing reliable renewable energy sources

Campus Facilities:

Bournemouth University will comprise 2 campuses - Talbot and Lansdowne. Bournemouth University infrastructure:

• Innovation Center: Includes experimental laboratories to support research
• Two multi-camera television studios equipped with 4K (ultra high definition) cameras
• Music studios
• Cinema hall
• Assembly rooms
• Sound cabinets
• Green screen and motion capture studio
• PC and Mac animation and gaming labs equipped with the right software and the latest post-production editing ecosystem
• Crime scene simulators used by forensic scientists
• Laboratory of zooarchaeology and laboratory of anthropology
• Forensic laboratories and forensic toxicology laboratories
• Microscopy laboratories and scanning electron microscope (SEM)
• Center for professional interaction of the business school
• Dedicated newsroom equipped with over 20 iMac computers
• 4 radio studios and a video news production and broadcasting studio
• Sir Michael Cobham Library
• Career and Employment Centre
• SportBU - fitness centre, four-court sports hall, two all-weather 3G artificial sports fields with lighting, group fitness studios
• Art room at Poole House
• Medical center
• Lots of cafes and restaurants

Facts:

• Bournemouth University is ranked in the top 150 universities in the world.
• 94% BU studies have been rated as internationally recognised or above, 19% have been recognised as world-leading
• BU is ranked 41st in the world and 1st in the country in the Times Higher Education (TNE) 2023 Young Universities Rankings (YUSR)
• BU is ranked 5th in the UK Impact Rankings, which assesses university performance against the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)
• The University has been awarded QAA accreditation, which is given for its high quality teaching, modern facilities and comprehensive support for all students.
• BU Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and is among only 6% business schools accredited worldwide.
• According to the QS 2023 World University Rankings by subject, BU's Hospitality and Leisure Management programmes are ranked 19th in the world and 2nd in the UK
• In May 2019, BU was awarded the Bronze Athena SWAN Award in recognition of achievement and commitment to improving gender equality in higher education
• A wide range of internship and further employment opportunities
• 91% graduates are successfully employed in the next few months

All undergraduate degrees and many of Bournemouth University's postgraduate degrees offer employment opportunities as part of their studies. From day one at BU and throughout their careers, students benefit from the support of the experienced CareersBU team, from one-to-one meetings with the team to the online careers portal MyCareerHub. One way students can prepare for their careers is through the Graduate Development Programme, which can also be used online

The University has strong long-standing links with many local, national and international companies - from IBM to Mercedes-Benz - working closely with employers who take on students. These companies cover a wide range of organisations of varying sizes across a variety of sectors. Most courses are also accredited by professional bodies - meaning that potential employers recognise the degree a student has completed as professionally relevant and meaningful