BU’s Community is Making a Difference to the Olympics and Paralympics



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With the Olympics just a few days’ away and the Paralympics beginning in September, all eyes will be on the outstanding sporting achievements of some of the world’s top athletes.

From supporting athletes and teams to shaping the selection of Britain’s Olympic teams, a number of BU staff members and graduates will be involved in the flagship athletic spectacle.

Bournemouth University research has helped inform sporting decisions in the run up to the Olympics and Paralympics, …

BU events graduate toasts success with Inspirational Graduate Award



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BA (Hons) Events Management graduate Jade Woodall has won a top accolade at the UK Centre for Events Management (UKCEM)’s 20th Anniversary Graduate Awards.

The Bournemouth University (BU) graduate received the Association for Events Management Education (AEME) Inspirational Graduate Award at the Conference and Hospitality Show at Leeds’ First Direct Arena.

The award, which was open to all events management graduates from all UK Higher Education Institutions, saw Jade praised for being “well engaged within the industry” and “continuing to develop her knowledge and career in events”. …

Bournemouth University Ranking improves



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Bournemouth University leaps 11 places in
Complete University Guide Table Ranking

BOURNEMOUTH University has jumped 11 places in this year’s Complete University Guide.

The university, which has more than 17,000 students, has been ranked the 54th best nationally.

The league table, which is published annually, uses various measures such as staff-to-student ratios, facilities spending and graduate prospects to calculate the final league positions.

The university says its rise to 54th place, …

Scholarships at Bournemouth University



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Bournemouth University are offering an exciting range of scholarships this year to applicants with outstanding academic and personal profiles. All scholarships are for full-time degrees and are awarded as tuition fee reduction unless specified. They also offer international partnership scholarships for students progressing to BU from our partner institutions overseas.

You need to apply by 31 May 2015 for September 2015 entry or by 18 November 2015 for January 2016 entry for most BU scholarships. …

KOM on YouTube



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Today’s blog will contain very little text. I wanted to give you all a break on the Monday before Christmas, I know, I know, I’m too good. So, take a break from reading for today and watch and listen to the great videos we have on our Youtube channel below. You’ll find video’s for individual universities, video’s on their different programs and faculty’s, the university itself and life in the cities and towns surrounding them! …

10 things to do in Bournemouth



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Discover for yourself why Bournemouth has been voted Best Beach Destination by TripAdvisor readers – here are 10 ‘must do’ things in Bournemouth: You know, when you’re not in classes at Bournemouth University…..which you can apply for FREE right here

1.  Breathe in the fresh sea air- take a stroll on our historic piers when walking along the seven miles of award winning seafront. You will see why it’s renowned across Europe for being the cleanest, …

Bournemouth University Scholarships



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Bournemouth University are one of our partnered universities and are offering some scholarships for their January start programs. A member of our KOM team is visiting them the week after next so keep an eye out for more information and news on our blogs over the coming weeks.

This is just a gentle reminder that they still have some places available on their Masters programs for January in a range of subjects. …

KOM Study Pathways to Australia and the UK Tour



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Want to study in Australia or the UK?

 

KOM Consultants are touring and attending A LOT of University Grad Fairs in the coming weeks with some of our fantastic partnered universities. 

Come by YOUR campus to meet visiting Universities from Australia and the UK with KOM Consultants.  Meet:  University of Adelaide, Bangor University, Bournemouth University, University of Canberra, Curtin University, University of Sydney

Listen to information on the universities, …

2014 World Cup Fever Everywhere!



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Whether or not you are an avid soccer fan (or should we say football), you can’t help being caught up World Cup Fever. Here’s a list of previous World Cup winners.

Let’s here who you think will win this year? Will it be the host country? It’s only ever happened 6 times

Do you have a favorite moment/player of the 2014 World cup so far?

One of KOM Consultants favorite is Mexico’s goalie Guillermo Ochoa .. …