Bournemouth University

In this new podcast series, BU's Vice-Chancellor Professor John Vinney explores important aspects of life at Bournemouth University. In this first episode, John speaks with staff members about sustainability, and what BU is doing to take its role seriously, from our Estate, to our education, and our research...

Hear the latest update from BU's Vice-Chancellor, Professor John Vinney. This podcast is on the theme of celebration, following a number of staff and student events to celebrate successes.

In this episode of Being Well with BU, your hosts Karen, Kerry and Ella discuss one year of Covid - the highs and the lows. They look back at the challenges and successes that the country and the university has experienced and talk candidly about their personal experience of this very difficult year.

In this episode of Being Well with BU your hosts Kerry and Ella are joined by Niall, a Captain in the British Army. Niall trains new recruits and is a mental resilience instructor so he joined the podcast to share his insights on resilience in the face of stress.

Hear the latest from BU's Vice-Chancellor, Professor John Vinney, who gives an update on the role the HE sector is playing through Covid-19, and how universities can be planning for the future.

An update from Professor John Vinney on the adjustments made to working and studying during the Covid-19 pandemic. In this episode, we talk to John about his role as a Vice-Chancellor, the testing of students, and things to look forward to as we move towards a new year.

Being Well with BU is back! In this episode your hosts Kerry and Ella are joined by Mental Health Advisor Veronica. They chat all about coping strategies during the second English lockdown and general mental health advice.

Join host Zoe as she chats to BU's career expert Jane, employer and BU graduate Brian and final year student Dee. Their conversation includes how best to prepare for your future career whilst studying, what employers are looking for from a candidate and how the BU Careers team can help.

Prior to the announcement of a national lockdown on 31 October, Rae and Elaine spoke with Sam Crowe, Director of Public Health for Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Councils about how things are looking for the Dorset area as well as what support is available for the BU and local community during the Covid-19 pandemic.

A discussion with Professor John Vinney about the adjustments made to working and studying during the Covid-19 pandemic, and the wellbeing support available for members of the BU community.

Ella and Kerry chat to Bournemouth Samaritans David and Charlotte about why they volunteer for the charity, how the Samaritans can help people and how the BU community can get involved.

In the fifth and final episode of Being Well with BU your hosts, Karen, Kerry and Ella talk about returning to campus. They chat about how campus is different, what you need to do to physically return and how you can begin to feel comfortable doing so.

In the fourth episode of Being Well with BU your hosts, Karen, Kerry and Ella are joined by BU's Wellbeing Coordinator, Ollie Batchelor. They chat all things routine, including why humans like routine, why we can struggle without a routine, and tips for how to get back to normal.

In the third episode of Being Well with BU your hosts, Karen, Kerry and Ella are joined by eating disorder expert Nico Grilo. They chat all things food including what an eating disorder is, if diets are normal, and how to help if you're concerned someone you care about might have an eating disorder.

An update from BU's Vice-Chancellor Professor John Vinney, talking about his statement in support of #blacklivesmatter, continued working through the covid-19 pandemic and a good luck to students sitting their assessments.

Hear the latest update from BU's Vice-Chancellor, Professor John Vinney talking about Mental Health Awareness Week, adjusting to working at home, and plans for the Bank Holiday weekend.

In the second episode of Being Well with BU your hosts, Karen, Kerry and Ella, talk about wellbeing and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. They look at what has changed in the UK since episode one and discuss some of the challenges that recovering from the virus will bring.

BU's Vice-Chancellor Professor John Vinney continues to share his thoughts about remote working and studying during the Covid-19 pandemic, including the role he plays in helping the sector make decisions.

In the first episode of Being well with BU your hosts, Karen, Kerry and Ella, talk about wellbeing and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. They look at why many of us are feeling not quite ourselves right now, discuss some of the things that are helping them and chat about why talking about wellbeing just isn't helpful to everyone.

BA(Hons)Media Production student Bensu Boran created this meditation podcast as part of her audio production unit. Bensu is trained in reiki, a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation. Find a quiet place to relax and let Bensu talk you through meditation and breathing exercises.

Hear from BU's Professor John Vinney, who provides an update on the university's operations as they continue virtually, as the UK government announced an extension to the national lockdown.

Hear from BU's Professor John Vinney on how the university is future planning and his tips for staying positive...

Hear from BU's Professor John Vinney on how he is adapting to working remotely, and his advice to you ahead of the Easter weekend...

BU's Vice-Chancellor, Professor John Vinney gives an update for the BU community.

From people with a condition called prosopagnosia (more commonly known as face blindness)who struggle to recognise familiar faces of friends and family, to the 'super-recognisers' who could play key roles in policing and security, Professor Sarah Bate's work and research explores both ends of the face processing spectrum. We spoke to Sarah to find out more about facial recognition and whether thes...