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Bournemouth University ranked in top 5% of apprenticeship providers nationally

Bournemouth University has been recognised as one of the country’s leading apprenticeship providers in the latest figures published by the Department for Education.

25/03/2026

Study reveals COVID-19 stress linked to increased substance use during pregnancy

A new study has found that stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with higher use of tobacco and cannabis among women who were pregnant during the pandemic.

25/03/2026

A Godzilla attack – the theme for Bournemouth University students’ training simulation

Bournemouth University (BU) students were on high alert after being briefed about a fictional ‘Godzilla-style’ attack on the streets of Bournemouth on the morning of Wednesday 25 March 2026.

18/03/2026

Study uncovers the feeding secrets of sharks 5 million years ago

A new study analysing two fossilised whale skulls from around 5 million years ago has revealed fragments of sharks’ teeth lodged inside them.

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12

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Jun
13

Open Day

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We love showing off our campuses. Book for this Open Day and find out more about our courses, speak to our students and find out what life as a BU student is really like.

Jun
20

Open Day

Design & Engineering Open Day

A special event where you'll get the opportunity to experience all that BU can offer for Design & Engineering students.

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Bournemouth University ranked in top 5% of apprenticeship providers nationally

Study reveals COVID-19 stress linked to increased substance use during pregnancy

A Godzilla attack – the theme for Bournemouth University students’ training simulation

Study uncovers the feeding secrets of sharks 5 million years ago

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Undergraduate Open Day

Design & Engineering Open Day

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Bournemouth University ranked in top 5% of apprenticeship providers nationally

Study reveals COVID-19 stress linked to increased substance use during pregnancy

A Godzilla attack – the theme for Bournemouth University students’ training simulation

Study uncovers the feeding secrets of sharks 5 million years ago

Events

Virtual Postgraduate Open Event

Undergraduate Open Day

Undergraduate Open Day

Design & Engineering Open Day

Our story

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