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Arts University Bournemouth is an Arts, Design, Media and Performance Specialist University.
We turn creativity into careers. #AUBMAKERS
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Arts University Bournemouth @aub.ac.uk · Feb 28
Join Graduate School at AUB for a brand new series of online Open Day talks and discover the full list of events throughout March. Book your place today.

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Postgraduate Online Open Days – March 2025
Join the Graduate School at Arts University Bournemouth for a series of online Open Day talks.
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We're backing YouTube's call to recognise content creators in UK policymaking, alongside the launch of our BA (Hons) Content Creation with Marketing degree.

#artsuniversitybournemouth #contentcreation #marketing
AUB backs YouTube's calls to UK government to recognise content…
The social media and online video sharing platform believes that recognising content creators in policymaking would help the sector...
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August 8, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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Our Highlights video for Graduation 2025 is out now! 🥂
Watch the full video:
Graduation 2025 Highlights ☀️ | Arts University Bournemouth
Congratulations to our class of 2025! We had the time of our lives celebrating with you on sunny Bournemouth Beach 🥂 We wish all students the best of luck as you take the next steps in your…
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August 7, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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Find out more about Emma Avent's award-winning Final Major Project, Land Made, and how she creates quiet moments through nature-inspired photography, mark-making and illustration 🌿

#artsuniversitybournemouth #fashioncommunication #movingimage
How Emma Avent curates nature, artistry and practice through moving…
During my final year studying BA (Hons) Fashion Communication at AUB, I have truly...
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August 6, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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David Perkins, who took one of our AUB Academy courses, is now showcasing a full solo exhibition at Hatch Gallery in Christchurch 📸

Find out more. #artsuniversitybournemouth #aubacademy #photography
AUB Academy photographer exhibits in Christchurch and Shoreditch
A new photography exhibition, "In Motion", is opening at the Hatch Gallery in Christchurch, bringing together a series...
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August 5, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Our very own Bournemouth Film School (BFS) recently partnered with BFI NETWORK Southwest on its second Director Lab programme, featuring a two-day event with workshops and professional actors on a bespoke film set 🎬

📷 Photos by Dan Bowhay, BA (Hons) Photography

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July 31, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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We've swept up this year's awards at New Blades with stunning work from our BA (Hons) Modelmaking graduates. Out of a possible 20 awards, our students won ten, including Best of Show for Izzi Hopper 🏆

Discover the full list of winners.
#artsuniversitybournemouth #newblades #modelmaking
New Blades 2025: AUB Modelmaking students scoop 10 awards including…
It’s been another successful run at the annual modelmaking expo, New Blades, as several graduating BA (Hons) Modelmaking students from...
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July 22, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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We recently hosted 'Arts, Youth and A Shared Peace', a Council of Europe international youth arts project in collaboration with European Youth Capital 2025 of Lviv, Ukraine. Discover the unique artwork created by the 30 young participants.

#artsuniversitybournemouth #collaboration #ukraine
Arts University Bournemouth hosts Council of Europe international…
Arts University Bournemouth hosted Arts, Youth and A Shared Peace, a Council of Europe international youth arts project that's part...
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July 21, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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At AUB, your dissertation proposal can take any shape or form – even LEGO form.

Sam Thomson's research proposal explores how LEGO has evolved from a child-focused toy into a hobby for adults as a bold, punchy booklet outlining his initial findings.

#artsuniversitybournemouth #LEGO #dissertation
Can a dissertation research proposal actually be fun? Mine was!
Our research brief was open-ended. We could explore any topic within the realm of design, brand, culture...
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July 21, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Robin Gee Smith isn’t just a final-year acting student. They’re a drag artist too.

We sat down to discuss their experience on BA (Hons) Acting and how it’s led them to bold, unique opportunities while studying at AUB.

#artsuniversitybournemouth #studentstory #lgbtq+
A conversation with Robin Gee Smith – artist, performer and drag…
AUB has given me more skills than I thought possible. First year laid a technical...
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July 18, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Third-year Illustration student Chris Duffy's short film, Bear Hunt, has been selected for the Annecy Festival in France, the world's leading event for animated film.

We caught up with Chris to find out more about his film and being a part of one of the most respected animation festivals.
Cormac McCarthy-inspired AUB student film selected for Annecy Festival
Chris Duffy, a third-year student on the BA (Hons) Illustration at Arts University Bournemouth is celebrating as his short film...
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July 17, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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We've increased our National Student Survey (NSS) scores for the second year in a row, highlighting our commitment to supporting students through our creative community.

Find out more: aub.ac.uk/latest/arts-...
Arts University Bournemouth increases National Student Survey score…
Arts University Bournemouth has increased its National Student Survey scores for the second consecutive year, highlighting the...
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July 16, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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🎓 We can't wait to see you at Graduation!

Good luck to all our 2025 graduates attending next week – keep your fingers crossed for some Bournemouth sunshine 🌞

If you have any queries leading up to the event, be sure to check out our FAQ page: aub.ac.uk/graduation/g...
Graduates popping confetti outside, Bournemouth ferris wheel blurred in the background.
July 16, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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A film produced by BA (Hons) Film Production students has received continuous recognition from industry on the festival circuit.

Find out more about Time Between Us, written and directed by Issy Campbell: aub.ac.uk/latest/aub-s...
Film still from "Time Between Us" (2024) showing a young person with headphones against dark background, surrounded by multiple white film festival laurel wreaths and award logos. Film still from Time Between Us (2024) – person in grey T-shirt touching translucent digital display with text and graphics, colourful projected light on walls. Film equipment in an indoor studio set and crew.
July 15, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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We're saddened to hear the news that Sir Brian Clarke, an Honorary Fellow and previous exhibitor for Arts University Bournemouth in 2020, has sadly passed away.

He will be remembered for his unique, distinct style and as an inspiration to our creative community and beyond.
Brian Clarke at TheGallery with his work in the background, red stained glass, floral.
July 14, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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BA (Hons) Design for Costume and Performance is one of our most collaborative, versatile courses at AUB – Molly Barber showcases plenty of examples how in our latest Student Story.

#artsuniversitybournemouth #costumedesign #performance
Molly Barber – “Everyone should learn and understand the stories of…
My love for both storytelling and history...
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July 14, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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We're well into awards season now – and our students' work is getting recognised.

Find out more about Amelie O'Sullivan, who's been named as Creative Bloq's top three 'Ones to Watch' : www.creativebloq.com/professional...

#artsuniversitybournemouth #d&ad #graphicdesign
I was a D&AD New Blood judge, here are 13 top projects
Welcome to the future of design, illustration, animation and advertising.
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July 9, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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🌞 We're two days away from our 2025 Summer Shows! 🌞

Join us this Thursday from 17.00 for our Undergraduate Shows Private View event, celebrating the achievements of our graduating students – your chance to come and see why we’re the top specialist art and design university in the south west.
Undergraduate Summer Shows 2025
This summer, AUB Campus will be transformed into the most extensive gallery space in the southwest of England...
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July 8, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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First-year BA (Hons) Textiles Design student Lillia Bowsher recently found a one month work placement at Makower UK – a surface print design company for quilting – and loved it.

Find out more, and read her top tips and advice for finding placements too: aub.ac.uk/latest/advic...
My four weeks at Makower UK – a surface print design company for…
I completed a four-week work placement with a quilting and patchwork company...
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July 4, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Throughout her time at AUB, Ruth Virgo has learnt to hone her photography techniques and ultimately, weave and revisit her identity through her latest 'Making Spaces' project.

Find out how in our latest Student Story.

#artsuniversitybournemouth #commercialphotography #creativeproject #studentstory
How Ruth Virgo created her ‘Making Spaces’ project – and grew her…
This last year, I have shifted my direction within photography to documentary...
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July 3, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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🎓 Graduation 2025 is approaching! 🎓

Don't forget to purchase your 'Class of 2025' hoodies and souvenirs from Campus Clothing on the day of your graduation!

📍You can find their stall outside the Pavilion Theatre and inside the Beach Marquee.
Graduation FAQs
We've answered some questions you might have about our graduation ceremonies...
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July 2, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Applications are open to join our MA Interior Design course for September 2025 start.

Join us for our latest upcoming course talk in July – your chance to discover more about current research within designing for inclusivity. Register your interest to find out more.
MA Interior Design (Online)
Our MA Interior Design (Online) course will empower you to rise to the needs of contemporary living.
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June 30, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Read Dylan Clarke's Student Story for a comprehensive breakdown into what it's like during final year and the process of producing, directing and collaborating as part of end-of-year films (and even running bake sales for them).

#artsuniversitybournemouth #filmproduction #bournemouthfilmschool
Dylan Clarke – "It was incredible how naturally I was able to find…
BA (Hons) Film Production catered to all...
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June 27, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Our BA (Hons) Animation Production students recently took their animations to St Peter's Church – transforming it into a canvas for live projection mapping 📽️

Find out more: aub.ac.uk/latest/st-pe...

#artsuniversitybournemouth #projectionmapping #lightshow #bournemouth
Students and projection mapping team stood around a mock-up church model with blue light and images projected onto it. Test animation of Mary Shelley and a book projected onto the ceiling of St Peter's Church. From left to right: Suzani Rai, Emma Daniel Silvosa, Julian Dorrell, Bryony Smith and Dominique Vettom Morisod, stood in St Peter's Church.
June 25, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Our latest exhibition from the BA (Hons) Games Art and Design course was a smash hit 👾

Find out more: aub.ac.uk/latest/games...

#artsuniversitybournemouth #gamesartanddesign #programming #gaming
Students interacting and looking at a laptop as part of the exhibition. Student with light blue/green hair playing a game on a laptop with headphones, blurred red hallway. Emeline Nevers-White stood by the Storytelling through Games poster, featuring screenshots of her graveyard game. Screenshot from Grave Flowers game showing a cobbled path in a forest leading up to a graveyard with streetlights and ghosts.
June 24, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Finding a work placement during your studies can feel daunting 🫨

If you're looking for advice, read our latest Student Story from first year Textiles Design student Lillia Bowsher, who offers some essential tips on how to find your own placement and gain valuable industry experience.
Advice on finding a work placement as a first-year BA (Hons) Textiles…
To finish off the summer term of Year 1, I had to try to find a work placement to enrich...
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June 21, 2025 at 2:29 PM