CareersBU Podcast- Bournemouth University Careers Service

How important is workplace inclusivity for LGBTQ+ professionals? In this episode, host, Amanda chats about this topic to George Wright from myGwork – a global networking hub and job board for LGBTQ+ professionals and students. George talks about some of challenges LGBTQ+ professionals can face in the workplace, and the benefits of providing an inclusive environment to both individuals and the orga...

In this episode Amanda Fripp, Careers Adviser at BU talks to Isabella Zdesar. Isabella studied BSc Health and Exercise Sciences and MSC Public Health. She is now a trainee on the NHS Graduate Management scheme and is currently working at the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. In this episode Isabella talks about her journey from studying A Levels to securing her role on the scheme,...

In this episode, Amanda, Careers Adviser at CareersBU chats to Claire King, founder of the Nutrition Advisory Team and finalist of the Ingenuity Challenge. Claire completed her MSc Nutrition and Behaviour this year at Bournemouth University. Claire previously was a head teacher, and she talks about her business start-up journey, developing her business through building networks, and her experience...

In this episode Amanda Fripp chats to David O’Neill, a Placement Development Adviser from Bournemouth University. David’s role is to support students whilst out on placements. David talks about how a placement can benefit students, how to find a placement, the support students get whilst on placement, and finally why taking on a placement student is beneficial to employers. For more information on...

In today’s episode, Amanda Fripp, Careers Adviser at Bournemouth University chats to Ayra Syamsul. Ayra graduated in 2022 with a BA(Hons) Sociology and Social Anthropology. Ayra is now working at Infropro Digital as an Events and Learning Producer. In this episode Ayra talks about her experience as an international student studying in the UK and how she made the most of the opportunities available...

In today’s episode, Amanda chats to BU alumn, David Burnet (BSc Games Technology). David is the founder and director of Invidar, a tech company in Poole that specialises in real time 3D solutions and immersive technology. David talks about his time at BU where he studied BSc Games Technology. He explains how he developed his technical skills and built experience through placement and other opportu...

In this episode, Amanda Fripp, Careers Adviser at BU, talks to Bournemouth University Alumni Mollie Taylor. Mollie graduated from BU with a MSc Biodiversity Conservation and went on to work within conservation in roles such as a ranger to engagement project coordinator. Mollie went on to co-found the Four Acre Farm which is a community interest company in Ringwood. In this episode Mollie explains...

Welcome to the first episode of the CareersBU podcast. In today's episode, Amanda Fripp, Careers Adviser from CareersBU chats to Alex Jacobs and Jenna Darlow to discuss the support CareersBU provides to students and graduates at Bournemouth University. They also discuss the importance of employability skills and why all students should sign up to the Graduate Skills Programme. For more information...