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Launch Issue Autumn/Winter 2012

Graduation The build-up to the big day

Olympics

BU gets animated for the Olympics

News from around BU Find out what’s going on

BU in the media

Research

We meet‌

Find out what the press have been saying about us Page 2

Bournemouth University Dementia Institute Page 13

Student Champions Barbara Dyer and Mark Ridolfo Page 12

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Message from John Vinney, Vice-Chancellor Welcome to the first issue of InsideBU, a magazine for staff and students that aims to keep you up to date with what’s going on around the university. You can expect to receive it three times a year, at the beginning of each new term, and it will highlight staff and student achievements, news from around BU, and forthcoming events.

And finally, why not find out how many canapés were consumed at the post-graduation reception on pages 10 and 11?

There is a lot going on around BU so we all need to share our news and successes. I encourage you to get involved and submit your stories to insidebu@bournemouth.ac.uk.

I’d like to draw your attention to the Olympics article on pages 14 and 15, which highlights the contribution of our staff and students, in particular The Media School students in helping to broadcast the Games.

The feature on page 9 reflects true collaboration between academic staff and students and is a great example of the fusion of education, research, and professional practice.

Contents Page 2

BU in the media

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News from around BU

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From BU student to staff

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Rufus Stone/Seen But Seldom Heard

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Collaborative research

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Graduation and the VC Staff Awards

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We meet Mark Ridolfo and Barbara Dyer

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Research at BU: BUDI

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BU at the Olympics

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Student placements

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By day... By night...

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Dates for your diary

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Campus works Building works across both campuses over the last two years have enhanced the academic and social facilities. A number of significant projects have been completed: • Brand new Sports Studio facilities in Poole House • Improvements to Bournemouth House • Poole House rear courtyard and Library courtyard paving, canopies and landscaping • Enterprise Engagement Centre in the Executive Business Centre • New academic kitchen in Poole House • Upgrade to the Science and Skills laboratories • Significant improvements to signage and graphics around both campuses

Campus works will continue to enhance the university over the coming months.

Your new SUBU team 2012 was a record breaking year for Students’ Union elections, with 2,655 votes being counted.

The new SUBU team represent the 18,000 students at BU.

The new SUBU team are: SU President: Louise Bryant VP Education: Murray Simpson VP Lansdowne: Sophie Chaytor-Grubb VP Campaigns: Ruby Limbrick To find out all the latest information from the Students’ Union or to talk to any of the reps, visit www.subu.org.uk.

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Anna Jones studied Events Management within the School of Tourism and now works as Social Media Administrator at the School.

“The job was emailed to students from one of our lecturers,” said Anna. “I knew I wanted to stay in Bournemouth after completing my degree so I applied for the job.

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Social Media Administrator School of Tourism

“I would encourage more BU graduates to apply for staff roles because I think it’s a great place to start your career and can ease the transition from university to working world. I also think it’s a great place to put the skills you learned in your degree into practice.” While Anna moved straight from her degree to become a full time member of staff, Toby Horner took a different route into BU employment.

Once a Communication & Media student (in The Media School), Toby was President of the Students’ Union at Bournemouth University (SUBU) two years in a row. On relinquishing the role, Toby applied for the position of Corporate Communications Officer within Marketing & Communications (M&C).

Student to staff member Toby said, “I cared a lot about Bournemouth, the Students’ Union and the staff I worked with while I was here as a student studying BA Hons in Communication & Media. It made sense for me to use all the knowledge I had gained through three years as a student and two working in the Students’ Union and contribute to the university as a staff member.”

The Corporate Communications Officer role allows Toby to use his skills across the university, working with students, staff members and external stakeholders, to enhance BU’s reputation.

“The university, in my experience, treats people very well. It is always open to new ideas and youth and energy is appreciated. If you feel as passionate about the institution as I do then I would certainly recommend it [a job role at BU]!”

Toby Horner

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Corporate Communications Officer Marketing & Communications

So what have Toby’s experiences taught him about BU and what does he hope to pass on to future students? “I want to help students see beyond their day to day experience and to become more aware of what’s happening around the institution. There’s so much news, exciting research and successes that come out of BU and I want others to have the same element of pride in the university as I do.”

There are many avenues into a job at BU and Sofronis Efstathiou’s experience differs greatly from that of Anna and Toby’s.

Sofronis studied a BSc (Hons) in Product Design (within the School of Design, Engineering and Computing) and returned to BU to study his Master’s in MA 3D Computer Animation at the National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA).

After his MA, Sofronis was employed by BU as a Demonstrator within The Media School, helping to teach students in using technical equipment and hosting a few lectures. The skills he gained allowed him to move seamlessly into industry as he transferred from BU to work in animation at Animal Logic in Sydney, Australia, working on films such as 300 and Happy Feet.

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Postgraduate Framework Leader within the NCCA

At BU

, we love to celebrate the success of our students and the great careers they go on to pursue. You

probably know that BU has a great reputation for graduate employment rates in the UK…but did you also know a number

Sofronis said, “I worked with around 20 BU graduates out in Sydney and there were people working there who had graduated the same year as me and up to ten years prior. Some of them were even my lecturers! I got some good production experience, figured out how films are made and thought that I could return to the UK and feed that back to strengthen the courses in certain areas.”

He returned as a Senior Practice Fellow in 2006 and has continued to progress at BU, where he is now the Postgraduate Framework Leader within the NCCA. Sofronis continued: “At BU you can stay straight after your initial education or go off and look at ways of feeding back into the university. We have over 1,000 alumni on social media and we build strong relationships with our graduates. We are interested in where they go and where possible get them to come back to deliver lectures, because they’re the ones making the films and games now.

There is no one better to teach our current students!”

BU graduates clearly have a large ongoing role to play at the university and these are just three examples of staff members whose career paths have been intertwined with BU from the very start.

We can be proud that a number of students continue to contribute to the success of BU. This shows commitment to the institution and tells us that Bournemouth University creates the kind of graduates that it wants to employ; that the skills and experiences gained as a student at BU are those that employers are looking for when assessing graduates for employment – and that your relationship with BU does not end when your degree does.

start their careers right here at BU?

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Double award for BU film

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A film about sexual awakening, prejudice and betrayal in deep rural England, executively produced and written by Dr Kip Jones, BU’s Reader in Performative Social Science, has scooped two prestigious awards at the Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) in the USA. Rufus Stone was the only short film to win in two categories at the festival: the Grand prize in the Alternative Spirit category and the Youth Jury Award for best Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender film.

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Giving a voice to young people living with a disability using poetry is at the heart of an empowering project called ‘Seen but Seldom Heard’, a collaboration between lecturers from BU’s Media School and the School of Health and Social Care.

After winning the two awards Kip commented:

“Winning at prestigious film festivals such as RIIFF is important in getting the film seen by a wide audience. This is the kind of impact that we imagined from the outset of the research project itself.”

The film is the main output of a three year project funded by Research Councils UK entitled ‘Gay and Pleasant Land?’ Based at BU, the project listened to the life stories of older gay and lesbian citizens who had first-hand experience of living in rural Britain, through a combination of in-depth interviews, focus groups and site visits.

During the research, a number of astonishing and moving stories came to light and Kip concluded that there was enough dramatic potential to portray them through a short film. He contacted filmmaker Josh Appignanesi (The Infidel, Ex Memoria) who agreed to direct and the two worked closely together for several months to develop a script that would eventually produce the award winning film, Rufus Stone.

The RIIFF is now in its 16th year and has become a leader in the competitive showcasing of international independent films. More than 200 films were selected from over 4,000 entries.

Further details about the film and the research behind it can be found at: http://microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk/rufus-stone.

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The project, which has received funding from the BU Fusion Investment Fund, Aimhigher at BU and the BU Foundation, aims to give students from the Victoria Education Centre in Poole the creative tools to explore perceptions and representations of disability within society using their own individual and collective experiences.

Dr Carrie Hodges from The Media School alongside Wendy Cutts and Lee-Ann Fenge, both from the School of Health & Social Care, have collaborated to offer disabled young people from 14 to 20 years old the unique opportunity to engage in creative activities designed to help them think about the issues associated with disability and youth.

Commenting on the achievements of those involved, Carrie said: “The true success has been the transformation we have witnessed in the young people in just a few months. Poetry has provided a powerful creative outlet to explore personal experiences and feelings towards disability and some of the work produced is truly inspirational.”

The efforts of everyone involved were rewarded in September when MP for Bournemouth East, Tobias Ellwood, along with other local MPs, Councillors and the Mayors of Poole and Bournemouth made a special visit to the university. They were able to see first hand the young people involved showcasing their work through a live performance and the first public viewing of a documentary about the project.

Jagdev Singh, 18, one of the young people heavily involved in the projects commented, “I learned how to send a message through poetry. I’m misunderstood and poetry was a good way to put that message across and a way to express myself.

I was hoping to move people.”

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Tilak’s energy for collaborative research Over the years BU has established an outstanding reputation in certain fields of research. With eight of BU’s research areas producing world-leading outputs, many academic staff look to share their knowledge and enthusiasm with others.

Senior Environmental Law Lecturer in Applied Science, Tilak Ginige’s passion for his subject is so great that it has inspired several undergraduates to work with him to research and write three important case studies, all of which have been published. Keen to cross collaborate with other Schools at BU, Tilak also worked on these case studies with Frazer Ball, Senior Lecturer in Accounting in The Business School. Together the two academics chose to engage with a number of undergraduates rather than graduates, something of a rarity in the world of Higher Education.

Earlier this year Tilak and Frazer joined forces with Catherine Caine who recently graduated from Bournemouth University with a First in LLB Law (Hons). Together they researched and wrote a case study “Harnessing Marine Renewable Energy from Poole Harbour”. Collaborating further with community led group Poole Tidal Energy Partnership, the case study explores the potential of harnessing energy from Poole Harbour.

The alarming rise of global warming continues to wreak havoc throughout the planet, forcing communities to look for environmentally friendly ways to create renewable energy. The second largest natural harbour in the world, Poole Harbour has been recognised as a potentially excellent source of tidal and heat energy. The research that Tilak, Frazer and Catherine undertook examined whether using Water Source Heat Pump (WSHP) technology within the harbour would be a successful way to provide energy to homes and businesses and if this would eventually lead to benefits for the local community, people and ecosystems.

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As an undergraduate, Catherine found working with Tilak and Frazer incredibly rewarding and the experience has inspired her to embark on a Masters in Environmental Law and Policy this year.

“By having the opportunity to work with Tilak and others at Bournemouth University, I have gained an enormous amount of knowledge from a legal, scientific and business background with regards to the problems that are faced in environmental law.

“The experience has given me the confidence to undertake academic research on my own and the ability to combine my research with that of others. Working on the Poole Harbour project with Tilak has solidified my decision to carry on my academic research by undertaking a research LLM in environmental law where I intend to study the issues raised by the Poole Harbour project in more depth.”

Having worked with a number of students and colleagues on several projects, Tilak firmly believes that cross collaboration within the university benefits all involved. He said, “As an academic it’s easy to get side-tracked when working on a case study as you’re trying to combine research and writing with lecturing and having a life outside of work.

“I’m in the very fortunate position that whenever I’ve conducted research for a paper I can approach students who I know have a particular interest in the subject. Students have also come to me directly to ask if they can assist with a case study and their help has proved to be invaluable. Not only do I get some much needed extra support but they often have a fantastic, fresh approach to the subject and can offer new research ideas. It benefits the student enormously and having their name on a published paper looks great on a CV. “Working with colleagues from other Schools has also proved to be absolutely essential as they obviously have the skills and vast experience necessary to lend weight to very particular segments of the research. I very much look forward to working with more undergraduates and colleagues in the future.”

Tilak Ginige

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Organising an Awards Ceremony “So much hard work and effort

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When the day finally arrives, there is a unique atmosphere; one of excitement, a sense of reunion and real community between everyone involved. It is the ultimate BU family gathering, and you can feel how proud everyone is at being part of such a special occasion.”

Nicole Wharfe, Events and Conferencing Manager

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Graduation:

Individual awards Academic staff

The build-up to an unforgettable day!

Over 5,000 BU students will graduate between 5 and 8 November and the event is a celebration of massive proportions, as well as a great reminder about what the university is all about.

With two ceremonies a day, there is a huge amount of preparation required to ensure the whole experience is as special as possible for all the staff, students, friends and family involved. In the lead up to the day itself there is always a mixture of excitement and nerves, with staff rushing around to ensure every detail has been covered and students waiting expectantly for their graduation day to begin.

Business School student Victoria Harrison-Evans will graduate this year and is looking forward to what the awards ceremony will bring: “When I opened my e-invite, I felt a

- Unsung Hero - Individual Achievement Award

Professional, Support and Administrative staff - Unsung Hero - Individual Achievement Award

Affiliated staff - Unsung Hero - Individual Achievement Award

Team Awards - Collaborative Team Award

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real sense of achievement because it feels that all our hard work is being officially acknowledged.

- Long Service Award

“I’m very excited about being able to graduate but also about seeing all of my friends again and going to the Graduation Ball at the end of the week.”

- Promotion to Professor Staff who have recently been promoted to either Professor 1 or Professor 2.

For students

, it represents the start of the next chapter of their lives. However as members of the BU Alumni community, there are opportunities to stay connected to the university well into the future.

Students and staff who are not attending the ceremonies will be able to watch live through a digital stream displayed via the screens on campus and online at the BU website.

VC Staff Awards Our Vice-Chancellor, Professor John Vinney, recently stated that ‘the key to our success rests on the achievements of our staff and students’.

Students put a lot of work into achieving their qualifications and the graduation ceremonies acknowledge this – they are formal and public recognition of all the hard work, dedication and commitment that are required.

But what about our staff? We have over 1,400 people working in academic and professional, support and administrative roles within the Schools and Professional Services and across two campuses. How do we acknowledge their efforts and dedication?

The Vice-Chancellor Awards were set up to do just that - recognise and celebrate the achievements of staff across the university, and acknowledge contributions that might otherwise have gone under the radar.

Each award category is designed to reflect BU’s Vision and Values as well as recognising long service, academic achievement and promotions. Shortlisted staff and their guests are invited to attend an awards ceremony, held in November, along with the top seven SUBU ‘You’re Brilliant’ award winners and the NUS award winners from BU. The nominations for the ‘You’re Brilliant’ awards come directly from the students, and are a great way to recognise how much they value the unique engagement and collaboration they have with Bournemouth University staff.

Staff who have completed 25 or more years of service as an employee at Bournemouth University and its predecessors.

- Qualifications Staff who have been awarded their certificate for achieving an academic or professional qualification at BU (or another institution) during the academic year 2011/12 that is related to their role.

- SUBU ‘You’re Brilliant’ Awards SUBU will be inviting their top seven award winners to the Staff Awards ceremony and the top ‘You’re Brilliant’ award winner will be announced on the night.

- NUS Awards These national awards recognise the achievements of student union staff as well as the contribution from individual students across the UK. - PG Cert Education Practice Prize Outstanding Achievement Award This award is for the member of staff that has demonstrated an outstanding achievement in their studies on the PG Cert Education Practice. It is given to the student with the highest mark at distinction level.

The programme is aimed at enhancing the student experience through the development of our staff. This award recognises the commitment of staff to develop their education practice by engaging with current pedagogic research and professional teaching activity.

Vice-Chancellor John Vinney says the VC Staff Awards are a good way to show how proud the university is of its staff, and how important people are to achieving the BU Vision and Values.

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Enhancing the student experience Find out how two leading BU staff members are ensuring the best possible university experience for their students

Mark Ridolfo

Dr Barbara Dyer

This year I’ll be celebrating 20 years with BU. Having led several programmes over a period of more than 15 years, my current role as Associate Dean for Student Experience for the Business School focuses on ensuring that students have an excellent experience with us.

My role as Associate Dean for Undergraduate Students for the School of Health & Social Care is incredibly wide ranging, but my overall priority is enhancing the student experience as much as possible and making all students feel included in the university way of life. I’m the central contact in the School for overseeing and implementing Student Experience Projects and I’m able to do this successfully by maintaining close communication with the SUBU executive committee.

Associate Dean for Student Experience, The Business School

I love the fact that no two days are the same in this job. I’m lucky to be working with really capable and fun people from across the university including the Student Reps, Framework Leaders and Programme Co-ordinators, and, of course, with our amazing students.

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When I joined BU in 1992, I could see that it was an institution on the way up and I liked the strong emphasis on education and courses with a professional focus. The university has gone through so many changes during the years that I’ve been here, but the important things haven’t changed. At its heart, BU remains a fun and inspirational place to work, with dedicated, hard-working staff, ambitious students, superb facilities, and a clear vision of where it's going.

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Outside of work my biggest passion is playing football, particularly for the BU Staff FC team. Last year we won a League and Cup double, so I had two more medals to add to my trophy cabinet!

Associate Dean for Undergraduate Students, the School of Health & Social Care

A really important part of my job is supporting Student Representatives and facilitating clear communication channels between them and the wider student body. I hold regular meetings which enables Student Reps to raise any issues which haven’t been addressed at framework or programme level or where a solution may sit outside of the academic sphere.

There are some fantastic aspects to the job and I really enjoy the variety of work, the level of autonomy and the frequent face-to-face contact with the students and SUBU. I’m very proud to work for BU because of its growing reputation for education excellence and the clear focus on the student experience, which is reflected in our improving NSS scores.

I originally hail from Liverpool and if I had to describe myself in three words it would be ‘an Everton fan’. I also have four sons who love the game and it’s great being able to watch them play football at the weekends… despite all of them being Manchester Barbara D yer United supporters!

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I also love travelling overseas and going to the theatre.

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Research at BU

Each issue, we’ll focus on a different area of BU’s world-leading research. This time, we’re turning the spotlight onto the Bournemouth University Dementia Institute.

BUDI Dementia is a debilitating illness that has life-changing impacts not just on those who are diagnosed with it, but also on their family, friends and carers. A team at Bournemouth University is committed to improving the quality of care and support available to people with dementia, and they have already enjoyed some considerable successes.

Dementia currently has a high profile in the UK thanks to David Cameron’s ‘Dementia Challenge’, launched in March to coincide with a World Health Organisation (WHO) report that stated dementia is a world public health priority. The WHO advocates promoting a dementia-friendly society globally, improving public and professional attitudes to dementia, and investing in health and social systems to improve care and services for people with dementia and their caregivers – as well as an increased priority for dementia in the public health research agenda.

It is estimated that there are 800,000 people with dementia in the UK alone – a figure set to rise to over a million in the next decade, with a further 35 million people world-wide having the condition.

Aside from the human cost, there is also a huge financial implication – dementia cost the UK economy £23 billion in 2012, and the global figure is US$604 billion – more than the cost of cancer, heart disease and strokes combined. The work of BUDI will be essential in improving the quality of dementia care, making it as effective as possible.

BUDI is putting all this into action in Dorset, where people are less likely to be given a prompt diagnosis of dementia than those living elsewhere in the UK. By working with people with dementia, their families and health and social workers, BUDI is playing a vital role in increasing the quality of dementia care and support.

In all, BUDI is a superb example of the fusion of research, education and professional practice, demonstrating the benefits that such a collaborative approach can offer. It draws on BU’s strength across all of our Schools, encourages work in the community and combines our research with international evidence to inform and shape dementia care in the region – and beyond.

Cross-cutting work BUDI’s work also cuts across sectors, meaning that the issue of dementia is being considered from different perspectives. Professor Anthea Innes from the School of Health & Social Care is collaborating with Professor Stephen Page from the School of Tourism to launch pioneering research into developing tourism venues where those with dementia feel safe and can enjoy themselves. Anthea is also undertaking research focused on the quality of care offered in Maltese hospital wards, while BUDI is currently involved in the Gateway to Rural International Initiatives in Dementia study. The latter involves partners from Australia, Canada, India, Sweden and the UK, the aim being to advance the provision of dementia care support and services in rural areas around the world.

A comment from Matthew Bennett, Pro Vice-Chancellor “BUDI’s work sits in one of our eight research themes, ‘Health, Wellbeing and Ageing’ and provides an opportunity to improve the lives of people locally and globally, and make a difference and enrich the world.

Dementia is a new strategic priority for BU, with investment from HEIF funds being used to create BUDI. The team is growing rapidly, working on a range of funded dementia projects with more in the pipeline.

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“If you would like to get involved, get in touch with Professor Anthea Innes or myself directly.”

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BU at the Olympics From camera crew to sound recordists, athlete escorts to medal carriers, BU students played a full and varied part in the London 2012 Olympics. For all of them, it was an experience they will never forget and has helped raise the profile of Bournemouth University’s talented student population still further.

Leading the way were graduates from the university’s National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA) who were tasked with working on the BBC’s animated film used to promote television coverage in the build-up to the London 2012 Games. The team depicted the UK as a giant stadium with Olympic athletes preparing and competing in a range of landscapes, including a BMX rider preparing at the edge of a cliff and sprinters and gymnasts going through their paces on the streets.

Created by Passion Pictures to a concept by creative agency Rainey Kelly Campbell Roalfe/Y&R, the full two minute 40 second version of the trailer was broadcast on Tuesday 3 July 2012 on BBC One. Further 60, 40, 30 and five second edits were also used through the campaign in the run up to the games.

BU was also one of just ten higher education institutions chosen by the Olympic Broadcasting Service (OBS) for training sessions that enabled selected students from The Media School to take part in filming the Games. BU was chosen by the OBS because of its reputation for producing students of a high calibre across all media disciplines.

Ugne Ciesiunaite was one of a number of BU students selected by the Olympic Broadcasting Service, working as a sound assistant at the equestrian events.

There was high praise too from the Head of Victory and Ceremonies for London 2012 Niccy Hallifax for the role other BU students played in the medal ceremonies at Weymouth and Portland, home to the sailing events.

Niccy said: “The guys have been real stars down there, a real credit to the university!”

The 15 students were recruited as medal and flower bearers, athlete escorts and general stage crew for both the Olympic and Paralympic Games, along with two academic staff, Alexis Major and Emma Kavanagh.

They were all recruited by BU’s Associate Dean of Events & Leisure Caroline Jackson, who was asked by London 2012 to help find volunteers. BU worked with RELAYS (Regional Educational Legacy in Arts and Youth Sport) which inspires young people and their communities to participate in, create and promote cultural and sporting activities.

One student, Lucy Demuth, was so inspired by her Olympic experience she is taking an MSc Events .

Management Course and is writing her dissertation about volunteering at the event.

Bryce Dyer at the Paralympics This year’s Paralympic Games were the biggest to date and the ultimate celebration of superhuman strength and determination. With the largest global audience since the Paralympics began, a number of BU staff and students were involved in the event. Senior Lecturer in Product Design Bryce Dyer had a particularly vital role, as he helped to create the prosthetic limb Irish Paralympic cyclist Colin Lynch used during the Games.

Bryce’s unique experience with the Paralympics began with a chance meeting with Pace Rehabilitation Ltd in 2011. He was asked to use his prosthetics expertise to help design a new leg for Colin, and worked closely with both the athlete and Pace as the leg took shape. The bespoke leg was trialled by Colin at the 2012 Para-Cycling Track World Championships in Los Angeles in February where he won gold.

After the competition Colin commented: “It was a privilege to work with Pace Rehabilitation and to have the expertise of Bryce Dyer in the design and production of this cycling leg. Using Bryce’s expertise in aerodynamics we were able to make a leg that both increased my power output and reduced wind resistance. The final product shaved precious seconds off my previous personal best times and helped power me to my World Championship win. Thanks to both Bryce and Pace for their help and dedication to making it the best it could be.”

At the 2012 Paralympic Games, Colin competed in four tough races incorporating both track and road disciplines.

Although he narrowly failed to win a medal, the world champion was able to experience the ‘greatest show on earth’ with the aid of the cycling leg and hopes to go on to Rio in 2016.

Bryce watched Colin compete during the Paralympics to see his handiwork in action: “When putting my knowledge as an academic alongside with my experience as a competitive cyclist, I felt I could improve on what was available at the time and help the team to deliver a prosthesis which would give Colin the best possible chance of success. On a personal level, I really enjoyed contributing something positive to an athlete at those iconic London Games.”

As a result of his work with Pace Rehabilitation, Bryce has been nominated for a prestigious Times Higher Education Award in the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Innovation and Technology’ category. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in London on 29 November.

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Student Thomas Ryan

GCSEs

. A Levels.

University. Graduation. Job. After spending most of your life at school and then studying hard to get a degree, some students find that they don’t have much ‘real life’ experience when it comes to leaving university and entering the workplace.

Student work placements can provide an invaluable insight into careers and look fantastic on a CV. A placement can boost a student’s career prospects, not to mention confidence, and help them decide which path they want to follow once they graduate.

BU is unique in that the university has more undergraduate students on work placement than any other British university.

Four students share their very varied and personal experiences on their time spent on placement.

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Suzanna Jordan:

BA (Hons) Hospitality Management When I started looking for placements in hotels I never imagined where I would end up. With a CV that reflected my passion to experience the buzz of a hotel I searched for a placement that eventually led me to join the ranks of the Royal Household.

And what an experience it turned out to be.

The placement lasted a year and ensured that I got to see a broad scope of hospitality services within the household. I personally looked after the Queen’s guests and family and this reminded me how much I enjoy meeting and greeting guests, making them feel comfortable and at ease. I handled priceless china and decorated dining tables with silver and gilt from the royal collection and each day offered a challenge or memorable moment. Along with my friendly and encouraging colleagues we travelled with the Queen to her different residences including London, Sandringham and Balmoral Castle in the Scottish highlands.

During my year in the Royal Household I was involved with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations and Olympic receptions as well as numerous charity galas, garden parties and a state banquet.

It has been a pleasure working for the Queen who possesses a rare leadership quality of taking a genuine interest in her staff. This year has helped me realise my capabilities and opened up the hospitality industry to me.

Ben Deacon:

BA (Hons) Public Relations My placement experience at Air Charter Service (ACS) has been unique to say the least and over the past year, my highlights include travelling to Malta, Libya, Turkey, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Qatar and Germany. I visited most of these countries as a result of being entrusted with overseeing multi-million dollar air cargo operations for various governments and corporations.

Day to day, I was part of a two person PR team and had sole responsibility for our output in Asia, as well as assisting with the rest of the world.

I wrote, designed and edited the internal newsletter in addition to numerous other tasks. After a senior management restructure, I was put in charge of launching a new and seriously complicated product designed to make the purchase of private jet charters easier.

My advice to other placement students is simply don’t stand still and wait for the opportunities to come to you. None of what I have been given has been easy to do or come by. I have earned the trust of my superiors by staying late, working hard and proactively asking for jobs. If you ask for nothing you will get nothing in return and miss out on some of the amazing opportunities available.

Catherine Stanley:

Thomas Ryan:

My experience at Octagon Athletes and Personalities, one of the leaders in sports marketing and management, was incredible and I can enter my final year of university knowing that I have career options when I graduate.

This summer I took part in a voluntary work placement in the Forensic Science Section of the Royal Bahamas Police Force. I proactively looked for a placement as I want to gain as much knowledge and experience in the field of forensic science to maximise my graduate employability.

BSc (Hons) Sports Management

As an intern at Octagon, I was given the role of Client Manager, which allowed me to work one-onone with athletes and sports personalities, managing their day to day media requests as well as seeking new sponsorship and endorsement deals. As my skills and confidence developed I was given the opportunity to work with a number of brands, helping them to activate sponsorship of sportsmen and women. On one occasion, I was asked to contract a number of legendary footballers for a television advert and attend the filming as the representative from Octagon.

As some of our athletes were competing in the Olympics, my role was to help arrange media appearances and I was able to visit the various sporting venues. To be involved in the Olympics was truly amazing and to have experienced the Games from an athlete’s perspective was even more incredible. The two main highlights of my year included meeting Frank Lampard at a Sport Relief filming day and running at the Olympic stadium, in the first ever 4x100m relay race.

My advice to any students seeking a placement is to take every opportunity given to you, regardless of how big or small it may seem – you never know where things might lead!

BSc (Hons) Forensic Science

I divided my time between the five sections that operate under the collective name ‘Forensic Science Section’. This included receiving and documenting all evidence, working with biological materials in order to identify a victim or suspect, testing and identifying firearms and ammunition and analysing suspected drugs material in addition to human material. I learnt as much as I could from my colleagues so I could widen my skill set and expand on the practical application of the knowledge gained through my studies at BU. My colleagues were a fantastic group of people who took it upon themselves to really show me the best, not only of their work, but of their culture and their country. This placement has given me a better chance at the career I want.

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So nine years ago I started Taekwondo (TKD). I’ve progressed to a 2nd Dan (2nd Degree) Black Belt and Assistant Instructor and had great fun in both training and coaching. Martial arts

but it definitely gets harder as you get older.

provide brilliant all-round fitness,

The type of TKD I practice looks like Thai boxing and involves lots of punches and body shots in addition to the kicks. It’s

incredibly

physical and I’ve had a few broken bones and damaged

by day…

I’m the new Director of Development & Alumni Relations and joined Bournemouth University over the summer. My team is responsible for raising money for university projects in addition to managing the communications and engagement strategy for our 50,000+ alumni.

The fundraising side of my role involves working with individual donors and grant-making trusts to secure funding for some of the exciting projects the university is planning. At the moment

we’re working with the various Schools to research exactly which projects

would benefit from charitable donations and there are some great ideas. So many projects could impact staff and students and benefit the wider community. For instance I had no idea before joining BU that we have world leaders in dementia and prosthetics.

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ligaments over the years. It hasn’t put me off, although my training had to slow down when I fractured my right thumb a couple of years ago. It was a year before I could write or shake hands and I

still have problems riding my motorbike. I used to compete

and I’ve won a few medals as a coloured belt, including two golds in the Welsh Championships, but I prefer training and instructing now. I

don’t have the stamina and flexibility to go three rounds in full

sparring with energetic 18 year olds anymore! Taekwondo combines the formal side (the patterns) with sparring and self-defence training. I’ve particularly enjoyed learning about and teaching self-defence; it’s great to think that I’m helping children

The other aspect of my job is to look after BU’s many thousands of alumni. In particular this involves planning tailored communications and activities for graduates that keep them up-to-date and enthusiastic about their university. As well as ensuring former students act as ambassadors and advocates for BU, we’re building a growing list of volunteers to help with other activities, from assisting at events to acting as career mentors.

and young adults to look after themselves. Seeing someone

We also support Schools and our fellow Professional Services by getting alumni involved in their own projects and events, whether that’s helping source placements or finding case studies or publicity.

all over again as a white belt in a martial art that

coming into one of my lessons feeling very shy and insecure and leaving confidently with their head held high, knowing that hopefully they’ll be able to defend themselves, is something that I really enjoy. I haven’t been able to train since moving to Bournemouth, so I’m thinking about starting involves weapons. It

would be a

good way to get any frustrations out!

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