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From our fitness studios, sports hall and gym on our Talbot Campus, to the 65-acre multi-sports site at Chapel Gate and our partnerships with local venues and clubs across the area, the BU community benefits from a rich variety of places and spaces in which to compete, keep fit, and have fun.

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10/04/2025

Enter the BU ballot for the chance to buy AFC Bournemouth tickets

Enter the ballot now to be in with the chance to buy one of eight pairs of tickets for the AFCB home game against Aston Villa on Saturday 10 May 2025.

25/03/2025

Men's basketball team win national trophy

Bournemouth University’s men’s basketball team have won the British Universities and Colleges Sport national trophy.

02/09/2024

BUzz News: Paralympic gold glory for Bournemouth University’s Leo McCrea

The BU swimming scholar won gold in the SB5 100m breaststroke final at the Paralympic Games in Paris.

28/08/2024

Meet the members of the BU community heading for the 2024 Paralympic Games

Members of the BU community will be heading to the Paralympic Games in Paris - let's cheer them on!

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