Bishop Grosseteste University to apply for name change

The proposed new name was chosen after careful consideration and extensive consultation with various stakeholders, including students, staff, alumni, and community members. It reflects the University's commitment to its location and community.

We acknowledge and celebrate our heritage, and this is just one of the reasons we opted to keep 'Bishop' in our proposed new name.

Throughout our history, we've undergone multiple name changes. When the institution was first founded in 1862, it was originally named Lincoln Diocesan Training School for Mistresses, which was later changed to Lincoln Diocesan Training College. It wasn't until 100 years after its inception that the institution first used the Bishop's name. It was renamed Bishop Grosseteste College in 1962. The institution's name underwent two more changes in recent history in 2006 and 2012.

For the first 100 years of its existence, the word 'Lincoln' stood at the forefront of our name and we're now proposing we re-establish this part of our history.

The name change is subject to approval by the Office for Students (OfS). If approved, the university aims to implement the new name, Lincoln Bishop University, in a timely manner following the necessary regulatory processes.

No, there will be no disruption to our students' experience, and we will continue to review this consideration as a priority.

No, the University's programmes and courses would not be affected by the proposed name change. The same high-quality education and academic offerings would continue to be provided under the new name.

This will depend on the timings of any change. We will review this once we receive feedback from the OfS on the application.

The proposed name change would not affect Student Finance applications.

If we receive approval for the name change, we will be reviewing all impacts. Email addresses would be likely to change at some point, but we will keep you informed on any significant changes to minimise any disruption to accessing online resources.

Yes, of course. Your academic achievements and qualifications remain unchanged.

We are proud of our Anglican heritage and are ensuring that we continue to deliver against the strong values that the University has always operated with.

Yes, should the name change be approved, the University's branding and visual identity will be updated to reflect the new name, Lincoln Bishop University. This may include changes to logos, signage, and marketing materials over time.

Yes, the University will support the Students’ Union in updating its own brand to reflect the change, if the proposed name is approved.

The University will continue to communicate updates regarding any name change through various channels, including official announcements, website updates, social media, and direct communication with stakeholders.