Dorset Guide
Your guide to the amazing locations on your student accommodation door step, all within the beautiful and historic country that is Dorset.
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Location, Location, Location
Our Parkwood Campus is nestled in beautiful bluebell woodlands, a 10-minute stroll away from 7 miles of award-winning sandy beaches and picturesque sea views.
Bournemouth’s unique microclimate means we get amazing sunshine hours throughout the year. The idyllic setting makes us a popular destination for students who want to live the coastal lifestyle while studying. There’s a rich mix of green spaces to explore, some of the best beaches in Europe, great retail therapy, activity and leisure pursuits and plenty of entertainment.
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We are located in Bournemouth, Dorset, in between the neighbouring towns of Boscombe, Pokesdown and Southbourne.
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Discover and read all the latest news, press releases and happenings here at AECC University College.
This year, Chiropractic Awareness Week (CAW), 22nd-28th April, is all about raising awareness and speaking up for the chiropractic profession, to build understanding and recognition about the value and expertise that chiropractors bring to their local communities. This year’s theme is ‘Making Chiropractic Integral: Building connections and nurturing a community with the people and places that matter to you.’
On Wednesday 24th April, we held our first AECC University College ‘Staff vs. Students Sports Day’! It took place on Boscombe Beach, and what a great afternoon it was! Staff and students took part in sporting games, including tug of war, sprinting, the three-legged race, and dodgeball.
On Friday 12th April, the AECC University College was delighted to host the 42nd annual Physiotherapy Research Society (PRS) Conference at the Parkwood Campus in Bournemouth.
On Thursday 23rd May 2024, AECC University College will be inviting students, staff, alumni and members of the public to attend an evening lecture by Professor Richard Brown.
Brooke Ironside, age 20, is currently ranked third in Europe for the under 23 years 200 metres. She tells us how she juggles studying with training in her own words…
