Journalism & News from Bournemouth University

Marcia Veiga

About Marcia Veiga

Final year multimedia journalism student.

Five things not to be missed in Dorset this week

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Are you struggling to keep up with dry January or do you simply need entertaining? Here are some events happening this week within Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch.

Head over to the Kingfisher Barn centre in Bournemouth for free hedgelaying lessons, from the 15th January.

British journalist and former MP Michael Portillo will be sharing his truth on the 16th, at the Lighthouse theatre in Poole.

The UK Dance Championships are commencing on the 15th until the 17th at the Bournemouth International Centre. Ticket prices range from £12.50, and can be purchased online.

Join the many other marathon runners this year taking park in a free 4k run along the River Stour on the 16th.

Jazz fans can catch the legendary American tenor Scott Hamilton, as he returns after a seven-year absence, in Poole on the 18th. Ticket prices range from £18.75.





Combating Dementia

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Throughout this audio documentary, I explore the future of dementia and aim to answer the question everyone’s been wondering, “How close are we as a society, to finding the cure for dementia?”. Within the 7 minutes, you’ll hear from 4 individuals who are living with dementia, work within the care sector or are working to find the cure.

Statistics have shown that “1 in 4 people” know someone or have a family member living with dementia. Despite this, a majority of media produced documentaries continue to fuel dementia taboos.

The topic of dementia contains a lot of stigmas, which often people tend to shy away from discussing in public. Which given that it’s a sensitive subject, it just made me want to investigate it further.

To find out more about the production process of ‘Combating dementia’, click here

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