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BGU kick off the Festive Season with a Christmas Extravaganza
The festive season kicked into full gear at Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) last weekend as the University held its first Christmas Extravaganza. Over 100 children, along with their families and friends, came to visit Santa in his amazing grotto where they were entertained by puppet shows, magic shows, a circus workshop and face painting. The Extravaganza, which also played host to stalls and activities from the BGU Lincoln Teenage Market, received excellent feedback and now looks set to become a popular edition to the BGU events calendar. Funds raised at the event will be going to the BGU Foundation Fund which provides grants to support projects that enhance the student experience and help to make a difference to other peoples’ lives. The seasonal celebrations continue at BGU next week with our annual Christmas Carol Service where you are invited to join BGU staff and students in the spectacular surroundings of St Hugh’s Choir in Lincoln Cathedral. This year’s theme of “Looking into the Future” draws together the great Advent themes of the signs that point to the coming of the Saviour, with a foretaste of the Christmas Joy. Admission is free of charge and all are welcome. Further details can be obtained from events@bishopg.ac.uk or by telephoning 01522 585635 For more information on all our upcoming events, please visit our website. -
BGU Touring Exhibition Arrives at the Stonebow Ahead of Centenary Event
Bishop Grosseteste University’s (BGU) ‘Votes for Women’ touring exhibition will be on public show at the historic Stonebow, Lincoln, on Thursday 13 December 2018, 10am to 3pm, courtesy of City of Lincoln Council. The exhibition, ‘Vote100: A Lincolnshire View of Women’s Suffrage', charts the story of the campaign for the vote, locally and nationally. The content also includes some new material on the strengthening of the role of women in local politics in Lincoln. The exhibition was first developed in partnership with Lincoln Central Library, and has since been on tour in locations in the city and in North Kesteven. The content has been designed by staff and recent students of BGU, together with the input of Lincoln Central Library staff and other partners and contributors. Dr Andrew Jackson, Historian and Head of Research at BGU, emphasised the significance of the exhibition: "It is a privilege and a symbolic opportunity to place our Vote100 exhibition in the historic centre of city politics on this important date. The campaign for the vote for women was a very long and hard-fought one, demanding great commitment and remarkable personal sacrifice. The story, which includes the role of women of the county, is a very inspiring one for present times" Sian Hope Johnson MA, recent BGU English Literature student, who has also been involved in the exhibition's curation added: "This year's celebrations of the centenary of Women's suffrage have been immense. To be able to add Lincolnshire’s women into the narrative has been an honour. The exhibition tells the story of the fight for Women's suffrage in Lincolnshire, but, for me, it tells of the struggle, determination and perseverance of women county wide. I am proud, more than ever, to be a Lincolnshire Woman" Following its appearance in the Stonebow, ‘Vote100’ returns to Lincoln Central Library on Friday 14 December where, alongside another BGU exhibition 'Celebrating Women's Football: Past and Present', it will form part of the celebration of the centenary of the 1918 General Election, when many women were able to exercise the vote for the first time. The Research Team at BGU are dedicated to preserving and championing the history of Lincolnshire and its residents. You can keep up to date with all their activities via our website or, if you would like to get involved yourself, you can contact our Enquiries Team to find out how to start your new adventure. -
BGU Apprentice Shortlisted for Public Sector Award
Andrea Riggall, Apprentice Partnerships Assistant at Bishop Grosseteste University, was shortlisted for this year’s Public Sector Service Compact Higher Apprentice of the Year award 2018. Andrea is a Higher Business and Professional Administration apprentice working within the Partnership Development Team at BGU. Her apprenticeship training is being delivered by BGU as part of the introduction of apprenticeship provision both to internal staff and external students. In addition to being shortlisted, Andrea made it to the final three in a category that saw significant numbers of nominations from across the county. The judging panel, compromising representatives from across Lincolnshire's Apprenticeship and public sector provisions, noted the high quality of the work Andrea had undertaken and the institution wide impact it has had in supporting training for staff from a range of areas and departments across the University. Following the judging process finalists and award winners were presented with certificates at a ceremony on Friday 30th November by Lincoln MP Karen Lee. In Spring 2019 Andrea and Nadine Chapman (another BGU apprentice – Advanced Management) hope to share their experience of being an apprentice within BGU during an Erasmus trip to Cyprus. Apprenticeships offer a range of exciting benefits to potential participants including: No course fees A salary allowing you to earn while you learn An industry recognised qualification, along with valuable experience If you are interested in becoming an apprentice, either as the first step in a new career or to further your development in your current one, you can contact Emily Hughes, Partnership Development Manager at BGU, to discuss how an apprenticeship can change your life. -
Vote100 Takes Over BBC Radio Lincolnshire for Centenary Celebrations
Friday 14th December marks the centenary of the 1918 General Election. Throughout the day, BBC Radio Lincolnshire will be featuring BGU staff, recent students and our Vote100 project partners. Listen out for us at: 9.00-1.00 When a recording will be aired with Sian Hope-Johnson on Jessie Boucherette 2.10 When Phoebe Wall-Palmer of Lincoln Performing Arts Centre will talk about centenary events over the weekend. 3.20 When staff will be talking about BGU’s two ‘Vote100’ and ‘History of Women’s Football’ exhibitions Following its appearance in the Stonebow on election centenary eve, courtesy of City of Lincoln Council, the ‘Vote100’ exhibition returns to Lincoln Central Library on Friday 14 December where, alongside another BGU exhibition ‘Celebrating Women’s Football: Past and Present’, it will form part of the celebration of the centenary of the 1918 General Election, when many women were able to exercise the vote for the first time. The exhibition, ‘Vote100: A Lincolnshire View of Women’s Suffrage’, charts the story of the campaign for the vote, locally and nationally. The content also includes some new material on the strengthening of the role of women in local politics in Lincoln. The exhibition was first developed in partnership with Lincoln Central Library, and has since been on tour in locations in the city and in North Kesteven. The content has been designed by staff and recent students of BGU, together with the input of Lincoln Central Library staff and other partners and contributors. Dr Andrew Jackson, Historian and Head of Research at BGU, emphasised the significance of the exhibition: “It is a privilege and a symbolic opportunity to have placed our Vote100 exhibition in the historic centre of city politics on the eve of the centenary. The campaign for the vote for women was a very long and hard fought one, demanding great commitment and remarkable personal sacrifice. The story, which includes the role of women of the county, is a very inspiring one for present times” Sian Hope Johnson MA, recent BGU English Literature student, who has also been involved in the exhibition’s curation added: “This year’s celebrations of the centenary of Women’s suffrage have been immense. To be able to add Lincolnshire’s women into the narrative has been an honour. The exhibition tells the story of the fight for Women’s suffrage in Lincolnshire, but, for me, it tells of the struggle, determination and perseverance of women county wide. I am proud, more than ever, to be a Lincolnshire Woman” The Research Team at BGU are dedicated to preserving and championing the history of Lincolnshire and its residents. You can keep up to date with all their activities via our website or, if you would like to get involved yourself, you can contact our Enquiries Team to find out how to start your new adventure. -
BG Futures Businesses pull on their Christmas jumpers for a great cause
Staff and businesses from BG Futures at Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) were full of festive cheer as they joined thousands of people up and down the UK by pulling on a Christmas jumper for a great cause. The Christmas Jumper Day initiative (which raises funds for Save the Children UK to create a brighter future for children) helps bring essential food, healthcare, education, and protection to millions of children around the world who are missing out. Becky Goodman, Enterprise Development Manager, was delighted to see the BG Futures team and tenants come together in support of the charity: “Initiatives like this are incredibly important especially during the festive period so it’s been fantastic to see so many of our team and tenants support it. "A huge thank you must also go to BG Futures administrator Cassie Rainey for organising and promoting the initiative” The BG Futures team would like to extend their thanks to all that supported their event, and furthermore encourage others to donate £2 to wear their favourite Christmas jumper over the festive period. For more information on all these events and how you can get involved contact the BG Futures team at bgfutures@bishopg.ac.uk. -
Volunteers Spread the Seasonal Spirit at BGU
For a third straight year staff at Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) volunteered their time to ensure vulnerable individuals in Lincoln would not be forgotten this Christmas. -
New Year heralds a new chapter for BG Futures based Belvin Construction
The New Year heralds a new chapter for BG Futures based Belvin Construction Limited, as they move from their incubation space in BG Futures Business and Enterprise Centre to new commercial premises. -
The Banterbury Community Kick Off New Lecture Series
Dr Chris Bailey, from Sheffield Hallam University and the Department for Education, captivated a packed lecture theatre of staff and students at Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU), as he described the process of both hand drawing and writing his PhD submission. -
MA student’s work on Special Educational Needs published in TES
Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) MA in Education student Louise Connolly has been published in teachers' newspaper the TES with an article based on her work as a teaching professional. -
Let LiNCHigher help you ‘Find Your Future’
LiNCHigher presents Find Your Future - #ThinkBIG a free celebration afternoon at Suncastle Skegness on Sunday, 10th March at 11:45am until 3:30pm.
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