Staff development and engagement We aim to ensure that the staff experience is given consideration at every stage of the university's journey and that staff are continually engaged in the life and development of BU.
Pay At Bournemouth University we are committed to recruiting, retaining and recognising a high performing workforce through pay and reward structures that reward contribution, achievement, knowledge and experience.
Pensions The majority of university staff are eligible to join one of two main defined benefits pension schemes
Rewards, benefits and recognition At BU, we recognise that benefits, both financial and non-financial, are an important and valuable aspect of the total reward package.
18/06/2026 Mystery of 17th Century shipwreck holding 400 gold coins finally solved after 30 years The identity of a centuries-old shipwreck discovered off the south coast of England, holding 400 gold coins has finally been identified as the Dutch trading ship “Dom van Keulen”.
18/06/2026 UK under‑16 social media ban: what parents need to know Professor Andy Phippen reviewed the Government's proposals to ban social media for under 16s for The Conversation.
18/06/2026 BU rises 89 places in global research rankings BU has strengthened its global research profile in the latest QS World University Rankings, while maintaining its overall position in the top 10% of universities worldwide.
17/06/2026 Emerging design and engineering talent on display at Bournemouth University Open to the public from 18-20 June, the Festival of Design & Engineering returns to BU’s Talbot Campus, displaying novel and exciting final-year projects from across BU’s Design and Engineering courses.
