In this episode, we’re joined by Dr Gelareh Roushan, Head of the Centre for Fusion Learning Innovation and Excellence and BU’s lead for our Race Equality Charter submission last year, and Jonathon Goode, Head of Fundraising and Alumni Relations

Breaking Barriers: Dementia Conversations with Minority Ethnic Communities

Jan 8th, 2024 45m 16s

This podcast explores the difficulties minority ethnic communities face with dementia. It discusses challenges with diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and support. People from the community share their thoughts on dementia, how it's connected to

Culture Corner with Elaine and Gloria - episode 2

Dec 6th, 2023 19m 37s

Culture Corner with Elaine and Gloria is our dedicated podcast series featuring a wide range of topics related to culture, providing insights, discussions, and stories about various aspects of the BU community. In this episode we talk with t

Culture Corner with Elaine and Gloria - episode 1

Oct 25th, 2023 19m 51s

Spotlight on...emotional wellbeing

Jan 13th, 2023 36m 11s

From social media to self-help guides, we’re bombarded by messages that we should be happy all the time. But negative emotions, such as sadness or anger, are a normal part of life - and when we try to suppress them, they can become more overw

Professor John Vinney on... REF 2021

May 12th, 2022 23m 35s

Hear from BU's Vice-Chancellor Professor John Vinney as he discusses the results of the Research Excellence Framework 2021, speaking with staff members who helped with BU's submission, and helping to understand what the results mean for BU.

Spotlight on...elite sporting performance

May 6th, 2022 39m 58s

What is it that makes gold medal and championship winning athletes compete at such an exceptional level? Is it something you’re born with, hours of dedicated practice, or your psychological approach. Professor Tim Rees has explored what unde

Spotlight on...ecosystem collapse and recovery

Oct 8th, 2021 25m 51s

With the COP26 climate change conference on the horizon, the eyes of the world will be on how we can tackle rising temperatures and better protect our environment. In this episode of Spotlight, we speak to Professor of Conservation Ecology Adr

Professor John Vinney on... Sustainability at BU

Jul 21st, 2021 24m 38s

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 ro

Update from Professor John Vinney - 29 March 2021

Mar 30th, 2021 12m 53s

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.

Being Well with BU - One year of Covid

Mar 25th, 2021 47m 36s

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 abo

Being Well with BU - Mental resilience

Feb 16th, 2021 34m 26s

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

Update from Professor John Vinney, 11 February 2021

Feb 11th, 2021 10m 59s

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.

Update from Professor John Vinney - 20 November 2020

Nov 20th, 2020 7m 7s

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 w

Being Well with BU - Strategies for second lockdown

Nov 13th, 2020 31m 22s

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.

Career Ready with BU

Nov 6th, 2020 34m 19s

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 cand

In conversation with Sam Crowe, Director of Public Health

Nov 4th, 2020 26m 44s

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

Update from Professor John Vinney - 20 October 2020

Oct 20th, 2020 5m 45s

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.

In conversation with Bournemouth Samaritans

Sep 16th, 2020 27m 10s

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.

Being Well with BU - Returning to Campus

Sep 3rd, 2020 32m 50s

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 d

Being Well with BU - Creatures of habit

Jun 26th, 2020 31m 13s

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

Being Well with BU - What is normal eating?

Jun 17th, 2020 36m 19s

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 concern

5 June update from BU's Vice-Chancellor Professor John Vinney

Jun 8th, 2020 6m 46s

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.

21 May 2020 - Update from BU's Vice-Chancellor Professor John Vinney

May 22nd, 2020 6m 54s

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.

Being Well With BU - Same storm, different boats

May 22nd, 2020 28m 21s

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 tha