Bournemouth University positively impacts the lives of people living in Dorset, the south and south-west England. We support social development locally by collaborating with charities and third sector organisations.
Our associates include public authorities, businesses, schools, cultural institutions, civil societies, charities and other influential bodies. Together, we aim to respond to societal challenges at a regional, national, and international level, working to create positive change.
Our community associates
BU hosts regular on-campus meetings with local charities and community support organisations. These meetings provide a collaborative space in which attendees are invited to share their expertise and resources, so that we can make a difference together. BU representatives include faculty leads. SUBU (Students’ Union Bournemouth University) Volunteering and SUBU Officers are also present.
Through this approach, we are proud to provide opportunities in which the BU community can make a difference.
For more information on community associations, please email Layne Hamerston, Community Partnerships Manager: [email protected]
Explore our current community associations:
BCP Children's Services/Youth Parliament |
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust New Forest National Park Authority North Bournemouth Crime Prevention Panel |
Community associations in action:
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‘Celebrating our Sisters’ event
![Representatives from the Community Harmony and Respect meeting groups](https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/asset_image_full_cropped/public/assets/images/Community-Harmony-and-Respect-meeting-group.jpg?itok=7ALrpEt0)
Representatives from the Community Harmony and Respect meeting groups
![The MYTIME Young Carers Education Summit taking place in a lecture theatre on Bournemouth University's Talbot Campus](https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/asset_image_full_cropped/public/assets/images/MYTIME-Education-Summit.jpg?itok=YEj0_iHR)
The MYTIME Young Carers Education Summit taking place in a lecture theatre on Bournemouth University's Talbot Campus
![SportBU at Bourne Free 2023 - Bournemouth's annual PRIDE event celebrating equality and diversity](https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/asset_image_full_cropped/public/assets/images/SportBU-at-Bournemouth-Pride.jpg?itok=TsVkZxii)
SportBU at Bourne Free 2023 - Bournemouth's annual PRIDE event celebrating equality and diversity
![The Tank Museum's annual wellbeing event, On Track, taking place on World Mental Health Day 2023. The event is run in partnership with BU.](https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/asset_image_full_cropped/public/assets/images/The-Tank-Museum%E2%80%99s-wellbeing-event-for-World-Mental-Health-Day.jpg?itok=ax3KuJb7)