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Our stories

A look into the stories that make AUB what it is...

Our stories

L Flynn standing beside metal railings with trees in background
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Louisa Flynn – Studying in the margins of life
Modern waterfront building with glass walls and flat roof on concrete pier extending into calm blue water under clear sky
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Anemiare – my tranquil second project at Level 5, and how it’s shaped my identity
Black-framed poster on pink wall with neon green, pink, and blue geometric shapes and text reading "MANIFESTO OBSERVE LISTEN THINK KNOW FUMBLE CREATE"
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Rachel Street – “Thanks to all I’ve learned through this experience, I excel”
Circular painting with swirled red and bright green paint on red Jesmonite surface, creating marbled pattern within round shape.
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My thoughts on learning how to use Jesmonite for a new hard surface material
Interior design collage showing modern minimalist spaces with neutral tones, curved white furniture, wooden textures, and indoor plants.
4 mins read time
Lucy Racktoo – "This journey has taught me so much – not just about design, but also who I am as a designer"
Red fabric canopies on metal poles above pink sandy surface with white coral-like objects and small figurines against grey backdrop.
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Alex Riseley – "This course constantly pushes you to explore new ideas and develop your own design direction"
Orange and navy scallop shells with yellow starfish illustration on dark grey background, white coral outlines surrounding composition.
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That’s a wrap on Term 2 – reflecting on the unit with Olivia Brown
White horse silhouette filled with floral patterns against dark background with colourful flowers, swirls, and decorative elements.
3 mins read time
Xiaoyue Gu – An illustration for the Year of the Fire Horse
Architectural model with cutaway view showing interior rooms, beige and black exterior walls, miniature furniture inside compartments.
4 mins read time
Elisa Nazira Ahmad Ridzuan – from Malaysia to Arts University Bournemouth
Blue embroidered dress with golden floral motif on chest, patterned blue sleeves, and gold trim details.
3 mins read time
Fleur Webb – The processes behind "Expression Through Oppression"
Modern concrete and glass buildings line urban street at sunset with orange sky, parked cars, and bare trees visible.
4 mins read time
The day I discovered Zaha Hadid’s architecture – and how it shaped everything
Earth's curved surface with blue and white swirled patterns against black space, bright blue atmospheric edge visible.
4 mins read time
Tom Liggett – from the Van De Graaf generator to sending the first film negative into space
Isometric illustration of house with grey roof, orange dormer extension, brown walls, and small balcony on olive green background with trees.
3 mins read time
Graziella De Marco – Learning to ask better questions
Split illustration: left side shows yellow star with eyes on dark blue background near brown house; right side shows grey house with yellow windows and musical notes on grey background.
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Louis Molyneux – An animation project that shaped my practice
Art workspace with watercolour palettes, brushes, and glass jar surrounding central drawing board containing botanical sketches and geometric patterns in muted colours.
3 mins read time
My thoughts on procion printing
Film poster with "MANHUNT" title in blue gradient letters above row of black-and-white portrait photographs in frames.
8 mins read time
Film as an "inherently social act" – Charles Solly’s experience in the film industry
Illustration of 12 cartoon elderly faces with glasses arranged in 3 rows of 4 on pink background. Cream-coloured heads with grey hair and varying facial expressions.
4 mins read time
Amie Trill's experience of designing 'Be the Spark'
Printed artworks spread on white table surface. Foreground shows red, orange, and blue abstract compositions. Background displays various coloured prints in grid arrangements.
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Madoka Kadowaki – How the Pre-Master's programme led me to MA Graphic Design
Opera performance with ensemble cast on blue-lit stage, featuring performers in period costumes including nuns' habits and formal wear.
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Katy Welsh – Taking costume to the next level with AUB
Winged figure in white robes with purple-tinted wings against blue-grey background, golden star above, white flowing fabric elements.
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Vicky Sievey – "I have learnt so much about myself, my writing, and what limitless possibilities there are"
Person standing on blue-lit floor in dark room with colourful climbing wall featuring red, blue, green, and pink holds on white surface.
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CLIMBUNITY: where creativity, climbing, and community come together
Person in striped top stands before row of colourful vintage vending machines including red, white, green, and pink units against dark red wall.
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Idents and internships – a conversation with Ciara Williams
Woman in brown vest sits on floor holding camera, with stacked white chairs and yellow-striped black object nearby.
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Clara Ballena – "MA Film Practice (Online) transformed me into more than just a filmmaker"
L T Skare with crossed arms on film set, camera equipment visible, bright lights in background, crew member on left.
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Life as a First AD: On and off set with Lars Thomas Skare