A catalyst for growth

We use our expertise to be a catalyst for growth, boosting skills and advancing the region. Our extensive industry links and partnerships help us to make a positive impact, through a range of initiatives and projects. Read the latest stories below.

31/07/2025

Bournemouth University teams up with British Rowing for the 2028 Olympics

BU will support British Rowing in the lead up to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

21/05/2025

Bournemouth University celebrates success at Dorset Apprenticeship Awards 2025

Students studying for apprenticeships win at awards ceremony held at Superior in Ferndown on Thursday 15 May.

13/02/2025

BU graduate wins prestigious Women in Innovation Award

Claire Given, a BU graduate in Journalism is one of 50 women to win a ‘Women in Innovation Award’ at a ceremony in London.

01/10/2024

Partnering with local business to thrive in uncertainty

BU brought representatives from around 80 businesses across the region together last week to share ideas on how to navigate uncertainty in the current economic climate.

02/07/2024

BU played host to the 2024 National KTP Practitioners Conference

Bournemouth University’s Talbot Campus was the venue for the national Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Practitioners Conference.

14/03/2024

New regional partnership aims to improve healthcare and patient outcomes

Bournemouth University has joined a new partnership aiming to improve health, boost economic growth and create better health and care.

17/03/2023

BU signs agreement with government centre to advance environmental work

BU has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Environment, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) to support and research environmental areas of mutual interest.

15/03/2023

BU hosts AFC Business breakfast

BU’s Poole Gateway Building played host to the AFC Business Breakfast, with almost 100 attendees gathering for networking and insight from local production company LoveLove Films.