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BG Green launch recycling hub at The Centre for Enhancement in Learning and Teaching
The The Centre for Enhancement in Learning and Teaching (CELT) has become the charity recycling hub for the University, bringing several charity collection points together into one convenient space to encourage recycling and support good causes. The collection and recycling of crisp packets are hugely beneficial for one charity, the Crisp Packet Project, which uses donated crisp packets to produce a variety of items for homeless people and their pets including survival sheets/blankets, sleeping bags, cushions/pillows, bags, and pet beds. These items are produced by firstly washing the packets and drying them, cutting the packets so that they open flat, ironing the packets onto greaseproof papers sheets so that they fuse together, and finally fusing the sheets together to make the individual items. We are also collecting plastic bottle tops to benefit Dove Cottage Hospice, empty domestic printer ink cartridges to benefit St Barnabas Hospice, and used postage stamps to benefit Bransby Horses. CELT also houses one of the campus’s two bins for used batteries. The charity recycling point is available to all staff and students. SU President Connor Short BG Green, the University’s working group on sustainability and ethical practice, was established in April 2022 and meets monthly. To find out more about BG Green, or to ask a question about sustainability and ethical practice at BGU email BGGreen@bishopg.ac.uk. -
BG Green promotes eco-friendly practices with new recycling service
Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) has expanded its recycling services with the addition of a receptacle for blister packs. This new service sits alongside existing recycling containers for used batteries, plastic bottle tops & lids, empty crisp packets, used postage stamps, and empty domestic printer ink cartridges. The new recycling point for blister packs is located in the CELT building, making it easy for staff, students, and visitors to recycle this type of waste. This initiative will help to reduce the amount of blister packs going to landfill and contribute to BGU's commitment to sustainability. The other recycling services offered by BGU are also making a positive impact on the environment and supporting various charities. Plastic bottle tops and lids are turned into garden furniture, pipes, and tubing, and benefit Dove Cottage Hospice. Meanwhile, empty crisp packets are sent to the Crisp Packet Project and turned into blankets for the homeless. Used postage stamps benefit Bransby Horses, and empty domestic printer ink cartridges generate a donation for St Barnabas Hospice. The recycling services are supported by BG Green, the university's working group for sustainability that aims to reduce waste and promote eco-friendly practices throughout the campus. The addition of the new blister pack recycling point is a step towards achieving these goals. Staff and students are encouraged to make use of these services and contribute to a greener, cleaner future, all while supporting important local causes. -
Honorary Award recipients announced
Each year, Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) has the opportunity to award Honorary Doctorates and Honorary Fellowships at its graduation ceremonies. BGU staff and students, retired staff and alumni and current or former University Council members were invited to nominate candidates for honorary awards. Honorary Fellowship is awarded in recognition of outstanding contributions to the University; whilst Honorary Doctorate is awarded to those who have made outstanding contributions to academic achievement, social, economic or cultural life. We're pleased to announce this year's award recipients, who will be honoured at graduation celebrations in July 2023. Bishop Grosseteste University Vice-Chancellor Rev Canon Professor Peter Neil said: “We are proud to be awarding this year’s honorary recipients for their expertise and service in their respective roles. I am delighted to welcome them to our wider BGU community. “Each one of them is inspirational in their own right and all serve as excellent role models for our students in how to make a positive impact on society.” -
BG Green visit Stokes Tea & Coffee
On a sunny December morning five members of BG Green set off from campus to visit family-run business Stokes Tea & Coffee. Stokes supply the coffee served in Curiositea and BG Green were interested to find out more about this famous local company, which began selling tea and coffee in Lincoln back in 1902 (the same year that BGU celebrated its 50th birthday). It was not far to walk, strolling down Newport and along Westgate to The Lawn where Stokes’ headquarters, roastery, and training centre have been located since 2017. Entering through their cosy café, BGU’s Account Manager Ben led the team to the roastery and into a large training room containing coffee machines, as well as chairs upholstered in coffee bean sacks. They were also introduced to Stokes’ Training Manager, Mike. Ben and Mike provided a tour where the team learned that coffee is made from the seeds of the bright red coffee berry and that various conditions can influence the taste of the drink, e.g., the altitude at which the berries are grown, how they are dried and the green seeds extracted, and the length of time the seeds are roasted to create the dark brown beans. They experienced the sampling of four coffees, discovering subtle differences between each one. The team watched (and smelled) seeds being roasted in an eco-roaster and were interested to hear more about Stokes’ approach to sustainability. Ben and Mike explained that Stokes deal not only with trusted brokers but also directly with farmers, ensuring traceability throughout the supply chain. In addition: Coffee is delivered to the campus in small buckets which, once emptied, are re-used.Coffee seed sacks are given away to be re-used for gardening, upholstery, and pet bedding.Left over coffee grounds from their cafés are used as plant fertiliser.The company is working towards ‘B Corp’ certification.They use local and independent suppliers at every opportunity, and aim to recruit staff from within a 50-mile radius.They approach sustainability in the spirit of ‘reduce, reuse, recycle.’ BG Green enjoyed the morning at Stokes, with Ben and Mike clearly showing their love of what they do. The team were impressed by the company’s commitment not only to the quality of their products, but to sustainability, corporate responsibility, and consideration of local economy. It is also great to know that the beans purchased for BGU travel only a mile up the road to get here. Students, staff, and visitors can try Stokes coffee at the Curiositea café here on campus. -
BGU lecturer secures grant bid of over £8000 from LPFT
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Health and Social Care Academics present at international conferences
Dr Nicki Walsh and Lorena Hall presented at conferences throughout December 2024.
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