Education

Health Sciences University to provide check-ups and facilitate trials for dementia at new clinic

Health Sciences University (HSU) has launched a new clinic for patients with dementia in collaboration with Dorset HealthCare NHS foundation trust. The Brain Health... READ MORE »

AUB to make material difference in sustainability as new £1.6m plastics research centre is launched

Industry experts, academics and locals gathered at Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) last week for the launch of a new centre set to lead “groundbreaking research”... READ MORE »

One of UK’s few part-time primary school teaching courses is now accepting applications in Poole

The region’s only part-time course for primary school teaching is now accepting applications for its next intake. Castleman Learning Network (CLN) – part of... READ MORE »

Lisa is named new vice-chancellor and CEO of AUB after ushering in a range of new courses

Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) has a new vice-chancellor and CEO in Lisa Mann. Currently deputy vice-chancellor, she succeeds Prof Paul Gough, who retired from the... READ MORE »

Bournemouth theatre school to stage production of Tony Award-winning musical The Secret Garden

Bournemouth’s BIGLITTLE Theatre School is set to stage a new production next month. The Secret Garden is the Tony Award-winning musical adaptation of Frances Hodgson... READ MORE »

Chris Evans vows to bridge skills gaps & back agriculture as college’s new chair of governors

Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College has appointed Chris Evans as its new chair of governors. The college, which formed via the merger of Weymouth College and Kingston... READ MORE »

Popular YouTuber Dan Lee to guest tutor new skiff course at the Boat Building Academy

Online boat builder Dan Lee is stepping out from behind the camera to teach a two-week face-to-face skiff building course at the Boat Building Academy (BBA). Dan has... READ MORE »

Retired Bournemouth professor picks up MBE in New Year’s Honours List for adult safeguarding

Keith Brown has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours List for services to adult safeguarding and fraud and scams prevention. An expert in social work and the... READ MORE »

‘Honour to lead’ says Kate as she’s named principal & CEO of Weymouth & Kingston Maurward College

Kate Wills has stepped up as principal and CEO of Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College following a successful tenure as interim principal since August. Her appointment... READ MORE »

Nicole of The Super Sensory Squad flies flag for Bournemouth’s small businesses at House of Lords

Nicole Bateman, co-founder of The Super Sensory Squad, joined hundreds of guests for a special reception at the House of Lords on Monday in the run-up to Small Business... READ MORE »