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New PhD students to 'transform' tourism
2 March 2010
Gala event officially launches new John Kent Institute in Tourism at BU.
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Institute heralds new era in tourism research
26 February 2010
BU is now accepting applications from candidates for the first PhD studentships available through the John Kent Institute in Tourism.
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BU launches new PhD studentships
25 January 2009
BU is offering 25 fully-funded PhD studentships commencing in October 2010. |
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Funding award to support footprint research
12 January 2010
Funding has been awarded to a prestigious BU research project, making it financially secure for the next three years.
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BU graduate wins Best Thesis award
8 December 2009
An outstanding BU masters graduate has won a leading European tourism science award for Best International Thesis. |
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Tourism Futures Forum Webcast
3 December 2009
The webcast from BU's Tourism Futures Forum at World Travel Market is now available online. |
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Bournemouth University academics contribute to leading social work textbook
18 November 2009
Staff from the School of Health & Social Care have featured in a popular handbook aimed at social work students. |
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Audio archive brings radio history to life
17 November 2009
Online radio archive provides a unique insight into the history of UK commercial radio. |
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BU Tourism Frontiers celebrate 30 years of WTM
13 November 2009
TBU's Tourism Futures Forum celebrates 30 years of World Travel Market |
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BU expert to feature on Radio 4’s 'Living World'
11 November 2009
Dr Anita Diaz will feature as part of a BBC Radio 4 programme on the ecology of the Sika deer in Dorset. |
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Second EPSRC Success for the Design Simulation Research Centre
4 November 2009
The Design Simulation Research Centre, in partnership with BAE Systems, have been awarded their second EPSRC Industrial CASE award. |
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Research grant to help amputee soldiers return to duty
4 November 2009
Blatchford are collaborating with BU researchers to help amputee soldiers return to active duty.
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BU Professor to Publish Seminal Work on Cultural Economics
28 October 2009
Professor Ruth Towse to publish seminal work on cultural economics. |
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Bluestonehenge: A new stone circle near Stonehenge
21 October 2009
Archaeologists discover lost stone circle close to Stonehenge. |
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BU research pioneers new game-based learning concept
13 October 2009
New research could revolutionise learning for UK students. |
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21st century scan could reveal rare sculpture
5 October 2009
Experts prepare to scan the damaged statue of a boy's head, which could be a rare depiction of Roman Emperor Nero as a youngster. |
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BU research focuses on ‘humanising’ health care
1 October 2009
In the midst of the humanising health care debate, BU research has identified the need for patient care to be more personalised |
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BU research helps patients with back pain
18 September 2009
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
18 September 2009
The relationship between motorsport and tourism was a key discussion at an international tourism conference held recently at BU. |
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Footprints lead BU to research prize shortlist
10 September 2009
Ground-breaking work in conservation sciences leads BU academics to shortlist for major prize. |
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Hungry in hospital, healthy in prison?
1 September 2009
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
28 August 2009
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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ESRC grant for BU sport tourism research
13 August 2009
Following a successful funding bid, a BU sports academic is leading a new international research project into sport tourism. |
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Orthosis research makes progress at BU
7 August 2009
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
3 August 2009
Further footprint material has been gathered during a field study in Kenya. |
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Ecological restoration brings benefits
31 July 2009
Study shows the economic and environmental benefits of ecological restoration. |
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BU to study older people's quality of life
30 July 2009
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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Study reveals biodiversity loss
29 July 2009
Good research follow-up re-visits Dorset woodland study of the 1930s.
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Day dawns for virtual museum project
17 July 2009
Old photos of Bournemouth will be viewed for the first time in decades thanks to new online museum.
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Unique research for BU and Tank Museum
4 July 2009
BU and Tank Museum collaborate on doctoral research to ensure Britain’s military history is saved.
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How science saved the Large Blue butterfly
3 July 2009
BU professor contributes to major research to reintroduce an extinct butterfly in Britain.
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New empirical research on TV formats
18 June 2009
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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Professor presents research to Chinese delegation
11 June 2009
BU’s Professor Mark Hadfield presented his RNLI research at an international tribology seminar
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RNLI benefits from BU research
20 April 2009
A leading UK lifeboat charity is benefiting from the expertise of BU’s School of Design, Engineering & Computing.
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Students report on tourism sustainability
6 April 2009
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
3 April 2009
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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Geology research aids heart defect
25 March 2009
A BU geologist’s research could provide a breakthrough for heart patients.
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Software research pioneers new concept
23 March 2009
Peer-reviewed research proposes “radical approach” to software systems development.
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BU triples Government research grant
10 March 2009
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
4 March 2009
BU’s landmark paper published in Science reflects the quality of the University’s world-leading research.
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Ancient footprints reveal modern traits
27 February 2009
BU expert leads international research into the world’s second oldest footprints.
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BU signs first partnership with Microsoft
17 February 2009
BU has signed the UK’s first Higher Education Alliance Agreement with Global software Leaders Microsoft.
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Rallye ahead for BU students
29 January 2009
BU students are preparing to assist in this year's Rallye Sunseeker event.
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BU Dr’s Psychological Society post
21 January 2009
BU Psychology academic takes up new post with British Psychological Society.
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BU leads way in professorial appointments
5 January 2009
BU has become the first new university to promote academic staff to Associate Professor.
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Highest quality assured for BU
23 December 2008
BU receives the highest possible praise for the quality of its academic standards.
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BU Celebrates World Class Research
18 December 2008
BU celebrates world class recognition of its research.
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BU’s largest grant to boost digital media
5 December 2008
BU is celebrating the awarding of its largest ever grant from a major UK research council.
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Report exposes Asian wildlife trade
20 November 2008
The trade and movement of wildlife in south-east Asia is the subject of a major report co-authored by BU’s Professor Adrian Newton.
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BU launches new research centre
30 October 2008
The new international Centre for Wellbeing & Quality of Life has now been launched.be joining BU experts at the global World Travel Market.
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BU examines future of tourism
29 October 2008
Tourism industry executives from across the globe will be joining BU experts at the global World Travel Market.
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Hidden history of TV and Radio at BU
27 October 2008
Hidden archives spanning 50 years of independent TV and Radio History have now arrived at BU.
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Food safety fears in student fridges
3 October 2008
A BU study has highlighted the serious food safety risks involved in shared student refrigerators.
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Results from Stonehenge dig revealed
22 September 2008
BU's Archaeology expert presents evidence from Stonehenge dig, revealing its use as an ancient healing site, to the world's media.
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BU academia support Zimbabwe book appeal
17 September 2008
A BU Academic is helping deprived students from his native country Zimbabwe, by launching a university book appeal.
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BU hosts international research conference
8 September 2008
An international conference which explores innovative approaches for understanding people’s lives takes place at BU this week.
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BU gears up for 2012
3 September 2008
BU experts play key role in research for 2012 Olympic Games.
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Innovative partnership to tackle trauma
22 August 2008
BU’s renowned Media School is conducting an innovative e-learning project to help tackle work -based trauma.
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BU STRIDEs to keep skills in region
19 August 2008
BU launches STRIDE – a project which encourages graduates to remain and work in the region.
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BU finds lowest ever cancer death rate
11 August 2008
Researchers from BU’s School of Health & Social Care have found that cancer deaths are markedly down in England & Wales.
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BU research to aid skin sufferers
5 August 2008
A BU Research Fellow is conducting a UK study into care given to sufferers of psoriasis.
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BU gives CSI exercise
1 August 2008
Students gain unique hands-on experience at BU's world-class forensic workshops.
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UK television debut for BU graduates
29 July 2008
A film directed and produced by two BU graduates receives its TV premiere this weekend on Channel 4.
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BU Partnership increases profitability
23 July 2008
A local business has reported a significant increase in turnover and savings thanks to a successful partnership with BU.
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BU in ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ search
21 July 2008
BU is pleased to be sponsoring the new Entrepreneur category at this year’s Dorset Business Awards.
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Radio expert explores poet’s trial
18 July 2008
BU’s Professor of Radio Sean Street will explore the trial of controversial poet Ezra Pound, on BBC Radio 3’s ‘The Sunday Feature’.
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Top students put campus on Google Earth
17 July 2008
Two BU students have used their creative flair, initiative and technical expertise to win a top 3D design award.
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BU students at Europe’s biggest showcase
15 July 2008
Design and engineering students from BU showcase their designs at a top London exhibition.
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Shipworm points to global warming
11 July 2008
BU experts link discovery of a warm water shipworm to evidence of climate change.
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Graduate pens ‘Inventing for Dummies’
8 July 2008
A BU Product Design graduate has launched a new book to help turn bright ideas into big business.
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Graduate design best for festival survival
3 July 2008
A pop-up tent designed by BU Product Design graduate has been voted top festival accessory by ‘The Gadget Show’.
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BU launches ‘world-class’ MBA
2 July 2008
Our newly launched MBA postgraduate course is the UK’s first to specialise in five different industry sectors.
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BU academic helps promote surgical safety
30 June 2008
A BU health care expert is helping to improve the safety of patients undergoing hospital surgery.
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BU Dean hits top ten book list
20 June 2008
A publication written by the Dean of the Business School has been listed as a ‘Top Ten Best Business Book’.
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It’s email, but at a snail's pace...
8 June 2008
BU Researchers devise project to challenge our obsession with the speed of sending and receiving emails.
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Festival of Design & Innovation 2008
11 June 2008
Come and be inspired at this year’s Festival of Design & Innovation
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Top award for BU design graduate
9 June 2008
BU Product Design graduate wins place on prestigious Flying Start Programme, taking her to USA’s top universities and companies.
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Global Centre unveils new director
30 April 2008
Learning and Teaching head is appointed Director of the new Centre for Global Perspectives.
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New Executive Business School for BU
7 May 2008
BU is strengthening its reputation with a £5m investment in a new Executive Business School building.
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BU’s postgraduate medical centre
2 May 2008
BU has opened its doors to the first postgraduate medical centre in Dorset, and it’s already benefiting newly qualified doctors.
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BU makes positive impact on the economy
21 April 2008
A new report reveals the importance of BU’s impact on the local and regional economy.
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BU experts complete Stonehenge excavation
16 April 2008
BU archaeologists complete rare excavation at ancient monument.
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Bryson takes to ‘Streets of Bournemouth’
14 April 2008
A world-famous author has become Patron of BU’s ‘Streets of Bournemouth’ project.
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BU expert leads historic excavation
30 March 2008
Renowned BU archaeologist leads rare excavation at Stonehenge.
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Grant links animation and psychology
20 March 2008
BU is awarded major funding to support ground-breaking research linking animation and psychology.
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Streets of Bournemouth a virtual reality
7 February 2008
Major funding ensures Bournemouth's history is no longer a thing of the past.
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Professor’s research focus for BBC Radio 4 programme
4 January 2008
The work of Professor Sean Street from our Media School features on BBC Radio 4’s Archive Hour
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BU launches UK’s first commercial radio archive
13 December 2007
A unique online sound archive has been launched, featuring material from commercial radio broadcast during the 1980s.
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Volcano expert boosts fortunes of Caribbean island
20 November 2007
A BU-based expert on volcanic activity is supporting the regeneration of a Caribbean island recently affected by an active volcano.
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BU appoints top tourism expert
24 October 2007
New tourism expert brings a wealth of world-wide research and consultancy experience in the field of Tourism and Hospitality Development.
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BU expert gains World Heritage first for Korea
18 October 2007
The Republic of Korea’s natural heritage is recognised thanks to the work of a BU expert.
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BU students complete rainforest studies
18 October 2007
BU students have completed an expedition to Ecuador to study the decreasing diversity of rare animals.
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BU Professor leads global Dermatology Congress
28 September 2007
BU is playing a leading part in the World Congress of Dermatology meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Coleridge research reveals Malta dilemma
20 September 2007
Papers uncovered by a BU Professor shed new light on Samuel Taylor Coleridge's political life in Malta.
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‘Rock’ music inspired by Antarctic research
11 September 2007
‘Rock’ music inspired by our research into the geology and the coastline of the Antarctic is ready for its world premiere. |
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Research reveals numbers of potential child killers
20 June 2007
Research by two BU academics has looked at the potential numbers of child killers in the community. |
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Fossil Hunters Fuel Jurassic Coast Project
11 June 2007
Laser scans by BU experts will determine the extent of which fossil hunters are eroding the Jurassic Coast. |
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Dame Yvonne Moores to Chair New Research Centre
26 June 2007
The country’s former Chief Nursing Officer will chair our new Centre of Postgraduate Medical Research and Education |
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Research to Reflect Media’s View of Thatcher Years
19 June 2007
BU to explore media reflection of Margaret Thatcher’s view that “there’s no such thing as society” in £90,000 backed research.
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Volunteers Step Up for Footprint Experiment
4 May 2007
BU Professor Matthew Bennett has enlisted the help of over 200 volunteers as part of research into ancient footprints. |
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Funding Boost for Back Pain Management
20 April 2007
A BU-led project to improve the management of back pain in Primary Care has attracted major funding worth £456,000. |
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Mapping Exercise Reveals Extent of Magnolia Decline
4 April 2007
BU experts say over half the world’s magnolia species face extinction in their native forest habitats. |
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BU Offers PhD Studentships
4 May 2007
BU is building on its areas of academic strength by seeking to recruit 30 outstanding individuals to take up three-year full-time PhD studentships in 2007. |
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Impact Study Primes Weymouth for Economic Benefit
23 March 2007
BU's Market Research Group predicts a major economic boost to the economy of Weymouth if the town's Pavilion Quay is redeveloped. |
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