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There's so much going on at BSU. We update our stories daily to bring you the latest from our community.

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

BSU hosts annual Ramadan Iftar Celebration

BSU was once again proud to celebrate Ramadan with its student and staff community

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Environmental advocate, local artist and BSU alumna becomes contestant on Sky Arts’ Landscape Artist of the Year

BSU Alumna, Katie Sims, made an appearance on the hit Sky Arts show

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Monday, February 23, 2026

Students, Staff and Graduates come together to help BSU host its first ever Esports tournament

BSU Graduate Keya Usman pressed play on his new adventure by hosting an esports tournament at BSU

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Friday, February 20, 2026

Fashion Design student shortlisted for prestigious design award

Hansel Abakah-Phillips is one of six finalists in the 'Last Garment on Earth' competition

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Forest of Imagination wins Inspire Future Generations award

The annual festival has won a prestigious award

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

BSU lakeside trail sparks ‘QRiosity’ for LGBTQIA+ History Month

BSU's new self-guided walk lets visitors learn more about different faiths, cultures and identities

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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Celebrating Lunar New Year with Ping Coombes

This Lunar New Year, we caught up with MasterChef winner and Honorary Graduate, Ping Coombes

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Monday, February 16, 2026

Olympics Storytelling Decoded: Lizzie Powell explains how sporting moments are brought to global audiences

Course Leader Lizzie Powell talks covering the Olympics and capturing iconic sporting moments

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Friday, February 13, 2026

This Valentine’s Day, meet the BSU graduate redefining modern dating

We caught up with the BA Photography graduate who founded an independent dating events company

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Thursday, February 12, 2026

Before Texts and Tinder: The Art of Eighteenth-Century Love Letters

BSU Senior Lecturer Dr Rachel Bynoth analyses love letters throughout the ages

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Art and Community: BSU Student Lara Putt talks overcoming challenges, giving back and life at Locksbrook

BSU Creative Arts Practice student talks about her love for ceramics and giving back the community

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Leadership in Focus: Meet the Deputy Vice-Chancellor

BSU's Deputy Vice-Chancellor shares her journey

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Monday, February 9, 2026

Locksbrook Lates 2026: BSU celebrates creativity, community, and connection

From undergraduates to honorary doctorates, BSU celebrated the class of 2026

Friday, February 6, 2026

Growth of American Football in UK highlighted by BSU Bulldogs

From full contact to flag football, American football is on the rise in the UK

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Friday, February 6, 2026

Film, TV, and Digital Production grads earn RTS Award Nominations

Film, TV, and Digital Production graduates have been nominated for the RTS Student Television Awards