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.
09/07/2026 New study reveals how birth method and antibiotics may shape babies' gut bacteria A BU study has found that both the way a baby is born and exposure to antibiotics around the time of birth could be linked to differences in the development of the infant gut microbiome.
06/07/2026 BU students raise £2,645 for Dorset Cancer Care Foundation Events Management students raised £2645 for Dorset Cancer Care Foundation by organising several events as part of their level 5 Live Event unit, attracting over 400 participants.
02/07/2026 Get hired this summer: Your step-by-step guide to landing a job or placement Our Get Hired summer webinar series is here to help you take your next career steps with confidence.
02/07/2026 Romanians in the UK: building and supporting Britain A new report from ACORD UK and Bournemouth University finds that Romanians in Britain have become the most economically active migrant group in the UK.
