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Chris MackinJun 16, 2022 12:15:00 PM5 min read

dBs Recommends: 7 free video game documentaries available on YouTube

Whether you’re keen for an insight into games development or looking for a trip down ...
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Chris MackinMay 31, 2022 12:00:00 AM5 min read

dBs live sound students go above and beyond at this year's Balter Festival

Our first and second year BSc (Hons) Live Sound students recently ventured out to Balter ...
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Chris MackinMay 23, 2022 12:00:00 AM8 min read

Perfect Imperfections: Max Trivitt discusses circuit bending retro games consoles

Third year electronic music production student Max Trivitt joins us to talk about his ...
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Chris MackinMay 11, 2022 12:00:00 AM3 min read

Learn your way: 5 flexible benefits of studying an online degree

Don’t think you’ve got the time for university? Here’s five ways that online degrees can ...
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Chris MackinMay 3, 2022 4:00:00 PM15 min read

6 dBs students share the inspiration behind their innovative projects

With our end of year showcase just days away, we speak with some of our final year ...
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Chris MackinApr 16, 2022 1:15:00 PM2 min read

dBs graduate lands scholarship with video game composer and sound designer Akash Thakkar

We catch up with Sound for Games & Apps graduate Virginia Leo to celebrate her ...
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Chris MackinApr 7, 2022 4:30:00 PM7 min read

11 ways to get the most out of studying a degree online

With distance learning becoming increasingly popular, many people are choosing to study a ...
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Chris MackinMar 28, 2022 12:00:00 AM3 min read

Future Sounds - Our live sound students get hands-on with d&b audiotechnik's cutting-edge 360° Soundscape system

Our second year live sound students recently ventured out to The Goods Shed, Stroud for ...
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Chris MackinMar 8, 2022 12:00:00 AM7 min read

"They're invested in your career" - 3 live sound students reveal how their tutors are making a positive difference both in and outside of university

Our BSc (Hons) Live Sound degree holds one of the highest student employment rates in dBs ...
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Chris MackinMar 3, 2022 12:00:00 AM5 min read

dBs Recommends: 9 Inspiring Books for Music-makers and Producers

Whether you're on the hunt for something that challenges the conventions of music theory, ...
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Chris MackinFeb 21, 2022 12:00:00 AM14 min read

"There needs to come a time where I don't have to classify myself as a female sound engineer" - Challenging underrepresentation in the live sound industry

We join third year BSc (Hons) Live Sound students Skye Walters and Hazel Warren-Cooke to ...
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Chris MackinFeb 4, 2022 3:00:00 PM< 1 min read

VIDEO: Bjørn Jacobsen on life as a sound designer for video games

Video game sound designer Bjørn Jacobsen discusses the realities of working in audio ...
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