Bournemouth University

In this exciting episode, we’re joined by three amazing guests: Ingrida Vells, Student Engagement & Marketing Manager at Chartwells, John Barrow, BU’s talented Head Chef, and Blanka Tarr, a passionate foodie and advocate for enhancing the student experience on campus.

Together, we dive into a fascinating conversation about food, culture, and community at BU. From exploring BU’s Sustainable and Ethical Food Policy—which focuses on offering nutritious, affordable, and high-quality food that promotes health and wellbeing—to celebrating the diversity and inclusivity reflected in the campus menu, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration.

Food is more than just sustenance; it’s a bridge between cultures, a way to connect people, and a key part of campus life.

Tune in to enjoy this enriching discussion, and don’t forget to share your thoughts with us!

This time, we talk with Mehgan Ellis, Senior Global Engagement Mobility Manager at BU, about the opportunities for students to travel internationally as part of their studies, for their placement or other activities abroad. We also discuss the support and funding available for students, including via the Turing Scheme, and how they can find out more.

Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alison Honour met with Esther Chinenye Isaiah, SUBU President, to discuss the importance of student voice, ways you can share your feedback and how it is used to improve the experience for you and future students. Find out more about how you can feedback on the BU website: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/feedback

In this episode, we talk to PhD student, Kate Rattley about her research in exercise physiology. Kate’s research is looking at acute and chronic hormone deficits in menopause and the menstrual cycle.

Dr Emma Thurston, Senior Lecturer of Physician Associate at BU, and General Practitioner with a special interest in women’s health talks about her research investigating if medicine’s neglect of female sexual pleasure is impacting the uptake of hormonal contraceptives.

Rosie Harper Clinical Academic at BU and Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist at University Hospitals Dorset and Sally Sheppard Service Lead in Physiotherapy at University Hospitals Dorset Poole Pelvic Health Physiotherapy and Clinical Supervisor and Visiting Fellow at BU discuss pelvic floor dysfunction, current NHS support, and future developments to support those affected by symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction.

Anna Marsh, a Clinical Academic Midwife based between Bournemouth University and University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust talks about her research on the use of social media within maternity services and her career journey.

An introduction to BU's Centre for Midwifery & Women’s Health. Abbie talks to Vanora Hundley, Professor of Midwifery; Carol Clark, Professor in Physiotherapy, and Dr Catherine Angell, Head of Department for Midwifery & Health Sciences. They discuss their areas of interest and the centre’s key areas of research:

• Infant feeding and postnatal care

• Care for mothers and babies in low and middle-income countries

• Early labour care

• Women’s health

They also discuss the Women’s Health Strategy for England and BU’s commitment to ensuring that midwifery students can offer excellent infant feeding support.

Contains strong language and sensitive themes.

Why is there such a difference between the educational achievements of boys on free school meals and those of other pupils? Beth De La Mare from BU is joined by guests Dr Alex Blower, Shaun Flores and Nick Elston to talk about the societal factors that contribute to the gap and what can be done to close it.

Bournemouth University is leading the way in advocating for a focus on the physical and mental wellbeing of athletes and those around them – more commonly known as ‘safe sport’.

In this episode of Spotlight, we speak to Dr Keith Parry and Dr Emma Kavanagh about their work and research to create safe and inclusive sporting environments for all.