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Geo’s story
In these times of pessimism and anxiety, in these times when university is an escape from parental control, from recession, from reality, here is the remarkable story of a girl who has seen homelessness and made her way back. Meet Geo Willis, one-time beggar, part-time carer, full-time model student.
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STANDF1RST is an online-only campus newsmagazine, an addition to the stable of publications that serves Bournemouth University. It aims to provide staff and students a regular hyperlocal news avenue – essentially, reportage from the Talbot and Lansdowne campuses.
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Life Etc
Reporting silence
Martin Edward had questions about the new VC. But not many wanted to answer him. A reporter’s post on what it was to be on the Vinney trail.
Food
Making a meal of toast Martin Edward focuses on a dish that looks suspiciously like the French toast — but with a twist to it.
I Say
Of paternity leave, etc Wherein Citizens Advice Bureau volunteer Anne Dulieu tackles questions of employment and leave.
Interview
A conversation with Paul In the concluding part of an in-depth interview with Martin Edward and David Wheeler, outgoing Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul James Curran talks about student experience at BU and the challenges he expects at City University London.