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BU represented at COP30 Summit in Brazil

BU students have engaged in an international COP30 Simulation, with one student chosen to represent BU at the COP30 Summit in Brazil.
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MSc Nutrition & Behaviour

Accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) this is the first course of its kind in the UK to explore the bi-directional impact of nutrition on behaviour and the brain, and the impact of ...
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Long-serving BBC broadcaster receives honorary doctorate

Broadcaster and journalist Sally Taylor MBE has received an honorary doctorate from Bournemouth University. This site uses ...
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The escape room challenge: How one person’s narcissism can undermine a whole team

Dr Bush-Evans and his team identified two distinct forms of narcissism among participants: Narcissistic Admiration – where individuals are charming, confident, and drawn to the spotlight, and ...
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Honorary degree for special forces veteran paralysed in Afghanistan

Former special forces operative Toby Gutteridge has been awarded an Honorary Degree by Bournemouth University in recognition ...
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BU ranked in the top 500 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026

Bournemouth University (BU) is in the top 500 World University Rankings according to the Times Higher Education (THE) rankings for 2026. The THE World University Rankings lists the best universities ...
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Safety around Bournemouth

Bournemouth is generally a relatively safe place to live, but we want to share some guidance about keeping yourself safe when out and about in the local area. We also recognise the concern amongst ...
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New study confirms red squirrels are resilient to climate change in Europe but underlines need to conserve their habitat

A new study by scientists at Bournemouth University (BU) in collaboration with the Wight Squirrel Project has confirmed that red squirrel populations across Europe are resilient to the effects of ...
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Study reveals static cycling could reduce NHS waiting lists for physiotherapy treatments

A new study by Bournemouth University (BU) and University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) has revealed the benefits of static cycling for patients with hip osteoarthritis.The study was funded by the National ...
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Update about the restructure and job losses at BU

I promised to keep you updated about the current process to restructure BU and the impact on staff across the university. The first two phases of the consultation have now finished and we have ...
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The Roman massacre that never happened according to a new study of an iconic archaeological site

Two of the skeletons excavated by Mortimer Wheeler in the 1930s, dating from the 1st century AD. Both these individuals exhibit bladed weapon injuries, whilst one has a spear head lodged in his spine, ...
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Study uncovers earliest evidence of pre-historic transport

Scientists have found early evidence of transport technology used by the earliest known settlers in the USA, more than twenty thousand years ago. A research team, led by Bournemouth University, ...