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Fiona Cownie

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Fiona Cownie

Associate Professor

Fiona Cownie is an Associate Professor within the Faculty of Media and Communication at Bournemouth University. Fiona examines a relational approach to HE and its implications for the student and alumni experience with an interest in the student/alumni-academic relationship.

3 pieces

Newest first, since May 2020

  1. · Comment

    Could universities be guilty of “greenwashing”?

    It’s easy to make grand claims about sustainability. Fiona Cownie worries that some of these may be getting ahead of reality.

  2. · Comment

    For the student communities, is it time for alumni to step up?

    For Fiona Cownie, alumni may hold the key to building a student community during the pandemic. And she finds they are more than willing to help.

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    Saying thank you takes courage

    When staff go above and beyond to offer support and inspiration, we know students are often grateful. But why are expressions of gratitude so difficult? Fiona Cownie draws on her research to find out more.