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| Motto: | Discere Mutari Est |
| Established | 1992 |
| Type: | Public |
| Chancellor: | Lady Dione Digby DBE DL |
| Vice-Chancellor: | Paul Curran |
| Students: | 17,200 [1] |
| Undergraduates: | 14,625 [1] |
| Postgraduates: | 2,575 [1] |
| Location | Poole, Dorset, England |
| Campus: | Suburban |
| Affiliations: | University Alliance ACU |
| Website: | http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk |
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Bournemouth University is a university in and around the large south coast town of Bournemouth, UK (although its main campus is actually situated in neighbouring Poole). It has several well respected departments including The School of Health and Social Care, The School of Services Management, The Business School, School of Design, Engineering & Computing and the Media School,[2] recognised as the only Centre for Excellence in Media Practice.[3] In 2009 the University will have a four star training hotel for students within the School of Services Management, it will be the first in the UK. As a university well known for its focus on professional courses, Bournemouth regards research as a vital component for underpinning a high-quality curriculum and for maximising the University's contribution to the regional and national economies. The University has a variety of specialist research groups including The Market Research Group.[4] The university's heraldic motto is Discere Mutari Est (To Learn is to Change).
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History
- Bournemouth Municipal College
- 1970s Bournemouth College of Technology
- 1970s Dorset Institute of Higher Education
- 1990 Bournemouth Polytechnic
- November 27 1992 Bournemouth University
Campuses
Bournemouth University has two campuses: Talbot Campus and Lansdowne Campus. Talbot Campus is situated in Poole, on the boundary with Bournemouth. It is where the main University buildings are located, including the students' union and the main library. There is also a doctor's surgery, Dylan's and D2 bars, student refectory, Uni shop, Barclays Bank, Waterstones and Endsleigh Insurance situated on campus. Lansdowne Campus is just outside Bournemouth's town centre, with the University buildings spread out along Christchurch Road. Unlike Talbot, Lansdowne is not a self-contained campus. The fact that the main campus is located in Poole, a large port town and only slightly smaller than Bournemouth in terms of population, has prompted a discussion that the institution's name could be changed to the more accurate University of Dorset instead. However, this is problematic considering that both Poole and Bournemouth are now unitary authorities outside the local government auspices of Dorset County Council, although their cermonial county is still Dorset. However the University does have an excellent record when it comes to Tourism.
Industrial Relations.
Bournemouth University has a poor recent record of industrial relations, stemming from its insistence on implementing local arrangements for staff, and breaching the nationally agreed terms and conditions. Paul Curran (Vice Chancellor) is currently in disputes with Lecturers and Students over his plans to sack 50 staff. His 'masterplan' is to change Bournemouth University into an academic research institution even though its roots are with vocational training. Many students have joined protests because of the change of status as Bournemouth University is one of the best Media schools in the country and a change to an academic institution would compromise the learning experience. Students have expressed a disgust as the cut-backs made as they are paying more than £3000 a year to attend.
Schools
Bournemouth University is currently divided into the following schools:
- The Media School - home to the National Centre for Computer Animation
- The School of Conservation Sciences
- The School Design, Engineering & Computing
- The Business School
- The School of Health and Social Care
- The School of Services Management - home to the International Centre for Tourism & Hospitality Research
Halls of Residence
University accommodation is divided among five halls of residence:
- Cranborne House – situated on Lansdowne Road near the Lansdowne Campus.
- Purbeck House – on Oxford Road near the Lansdowne Campus, opposite Cranborne House.
- Student Village – 54 houses of up to 7 bedrooms adjacent to the Talbot Campus.
- Hurn House – on Christchurch Road in the centre of the Lansdowne Campus.
- Corfe House – situated in Poole town centre, Corfe House is the newest Hall of Residence.[5]
Notable alumni
- David Amess - Member of Parliament
- Angela Browning - Member of Parliament
- Reza Dehghani- Founder of Criminal Clothing
- Riad Lynch - Creator of the American soft drink 'Mung Juice'
- Eric Johnson, Co-presenter, The Wright Stuff
- Rachel Jones - Producer of The Chris Moyles Show on BBC Radio 1
- Dan O'Hagan - Commentator, BBC Match of the Day
- Gary Taphouse - Commentator, Football First on Sky Sports
- Richard Godwin - Mobile data expert and the founder of the annual Buckingham Mansions Freedom Festival
- Nev Pierce - Editor, Total Film Magazine
Honorary doctorates
Honorary Doctorates from Bournemouth University include
- Anthony Minghella - Film director
- Murray Walker - Motorsports commentator
- Fergal Keane - BBC journalist
- Peter Alliss - Golf Commentator
- Bill Bryson - Celebrated travel writer
- Martin Clunes - Comedy Actor
References
- ^ a b c Table 0a - All students by institution, mode of study, level of study, gender and domicile 2005/06. Higher Education Statistics Agency online statistics. Retrieved on 2007-03-31.
- ^ Bournemouth Media School. Retrieved on 2006-11-25.
- ^ Centre for Excellence in Media Practice. Retrieved on 2006-11-25.
- ^ The Market Research Group. Retrieved on 2006-11-25.
- ^ Corfe House Halls of Residence. Retrieved on 2007-10-17.
External links
- Bournemouth University website
- Bournemouth University Jobs website
- School of Design, Engineering & Computing website
- The Business School website
- Bournemouth Alumni website
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