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Study reveals COVID-19 stress linked to increased substance use during pregnancy

A new study has found that stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with higher use of tobacco and cannabis among women who were pregnant during the pandemic.

25/03/2026

A Godzilla attack – the theme for Bournemouth University students’ training simulation

Bournemouth University (BU) students were on high alert after being briefed about a fictional ‘Godzilla-style’ attack on the streets of Bournemouth on the morning of Wednesday 25 March 2026.

18/03/2026

Study uncovers the feeding secrets of sharks 5 million years ago

A new study analysing two fossilised whale skulls from around 5 million years ago has revealed fragments of sharks’ teeth lodged inside them.

16/03/2026

Former BU students celebrating Oscars success

Two former Bournemouth University students are celebrating the success of contributing to two Oscar winning films.

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Virtual Open Day

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Find out what studying a BU postgraduate taught or research degree is really like at this Virtual Open Event.

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Study reveals COVID-19 stress linked to increased substance use during pregnancy

A Godzilla attack – the theme for Bournemouth University students’ training simulation

Study uncovers the feeding secrets of sharks 5 million years ago

Former BU students celebrating Oscars success

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Undergraduate Open Day

UCAS Discovery Bournemouth 2026

Virtual Postgraduate Open Event

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Study reveals COVID-19 stress linked to increased substance use during pregnancy

A Godzilla attack – the theme for Bournemouth University students’ training simulation

Study uncovers the feeding secrets of sharks 5 million years ago

Former BU students celebrating Oscars success

Events

Undergraduate Open Day

UCAS Discovery Bournemouth 2026

Virtual Postgraduate Open Event

Our story

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