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SENI Students Experience the Power of Inclusive Leadership
Special Educational Needs & Inclusion (SENI) students from Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) had the opportunity to boost their leadership and management skills with a trip to Eon’s Blackburn Meadows Renewable Energy Plant in Sheffield. As part of their degree course the group of Level 6 students have been studying the benefits and practices of inclusive leadership with the visit to Blackburn Meadows offering an opportunity to see it in action at a multi-company. Following a presentation on organisational management by David Lowles, Blackburn Meadows’ Asset Manager, the students were given the chance to tour the plant’s educational centre and production areas. Along with the hands on experience of inclusive leadership the trip, to one of the only renewable energy plants in the country, offered the students the chance to gain knowledge in a number of new educational areas including renewable energy, environmental protection and off site learning. Dr Julia Lindley-Baker, Programme Leader for SENI at BGU, was delighted with the range of experiences enjoyed by the students: “On top of the fascinating presentations from the staff at Eon; our students were able to gain a unique insight into environmental sustainability and understanding of different leadership styles which allowed them to reflect on graduate opportunities in a diverse educational setting. “It was also fun exploring how waste wood is turned into electricity for both domestic and district heating systems. Now we know how Ikea flat packs and snooker tables keep the city warm!” You can find out more about the opportunities available on our SENI courses by visiting our website or by contacting our Enquiries Team. -
Learning Conference Offers ‘Opportunities for Excellence’ at BGU
Earlier this month Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) welcomed delegates from across the country to its annual Learning and Teaching Conference. Spearheaded by the University’s Centre for Enhancement in Learning and Teaching (CELT) Team, the conference delves into the biggest issues and questions surrounding the provision of Higher Education, with this year’s theme being ‘Opportunities for Excellence’ It aims to provide those involved in the provision of Higher Education an opportunity to refresh and develop their skills to help them stay ahead in a constantly evolving sector. Key themes and strands are identified for the conference to ensure sector relevance and enable dissemination of best practice. This year’s event focused on three key strands: Times of Change, Digital Capabilities and Student Journey. A number of engaging key-note speakers joined the conference including Professor Wyn Morgan, Vice-President for Education at the University of Sheffield, who discussed ways to navigate the constantly shifting Higher Education landscapes, and Dr Rachel Maxwell, Head of Learning and Teaching Development: Policy and Practice, Institute of Learning and Teaching in Higher Education at the University of Northampton, who examined the potential and opportunities for large-scale pedagogic transformation to active blended learning at universities. Part of a packed programme including breakout sessions run by BGU staff, the speakers helped the conference cover a diverse range of topics including leadership; global; digital capability and technology-enhanced learning; transformative learning, teaching and assessment; student engagement and experience; student wellbeing (one of BGU’s key institutional goals); and quality assurance and enhancement. Over one and half days the conference was met with high praise from an incredibly engaged set of attendees, with the “excellent” and “fascinating” key-notes being picked by Elizabeth Farrar, Senior Lecturer in Primary Education at BGU, as her highlights whilst Caroline Meredith, who is studying for a Professional Doctorate (EdD) at Nottingham University, praised the “amazing” work of the CELT team in putting the event together. The CELT team are dedicated to promoting enhancement in learning and teaching and regularly run events and conferences to encourage this. Many of these are open to the public and if you would like to be part of them you can find more information on the exciting plans ahead on our events page. -
BGU Continue to Score Highly for Graduate Employability
Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) has once again scored highly for graduate employability. Higher Education Statistic Agency (HESA) figures released today show that 97% of BGU students who leave with an undergraduate degree find work or are continuing to study six months following graduation. “It is incredibly rewarding to see today’s figures. Here at BGU, we keep our courses degree focused, with most involving a professional work placement, in order to give our students the best preparation for the workplace” said the Reverend Canon Professor Peter Neil, Vice Chancellor of Bishop Grosseteste University. “Maintaining our position at the top end of the national rankings is, of course, fantastic, but knowing that our hard work is giving our graduates the future they deserve is superb”. The statistics appear in the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) 2016/17 survey published by HESA and can be found here. -
BGU Monster Conference Draws International Delegates for a Weekend of Fear and Excitement
Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) welcomed speakers and delegates from around the world last weekend for the 2018 Monster Conference. -
BGU and the University of Lincoln Celebrate the LCU’s Graduation Ceremony
Representatives from Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) came together with staff at the University of Lincoln to celebrate the Lincolnshire Children’s University (LCU) Graduation ceremony. -
Graduation celebrates a family adventure for Chloe and Hazel
With weeks to go before she was due to start her foundation degree; it looked as though Chloe Johnson was going to miss out on her dreams of studying Special Educational Needs & Disability. -
Fourth graduation offers Kate the opportunity to reflect on her time in her “Spiritual Home”
By Dr Kate Atterby – Doctorate of Education July 2018 is an exciting month for me as, having previously achieved my BA, Post Graduate Diploma and MA, I’ll be attending my fourth BGU graduation ceremony to officially collect my Doctorate of Education. I’ve loved studying at BGU, I consider it my spiritual home, which is amazing considering at one point I never thought I’d get into Higher Education. I first came to visit in 2004, when BGU was still a university college, to look at a course for teaching assistants. It didn’t really grab me but as I was leaving I passed by a session for Drama in the Community and after listening to it I was completely hooked. I didn’t have any qualifications but I knew I had to come to BGU to study so I signed up to an ‘Access to University’ course. They told me it would take two years but I couldn’t wait, I was determined to start my degree, so I completed the access course in just under a year allowing me to start at BGU just a few months later. I had a really great time studying for my BA and when it finished one of my lecturers recommended signing up for an MA in Education and Theatre. I’ve always enjoyed learning and research so staying on for further study, at a place I felt so at home in, just seemed natural. Now I’ve completed my doctorate I’m hoping to get my thesis published. I’ve been exploring the issues surrounding disaffected students; having been one myself it’s an area that’s close to my heart. As a part of my work, I put together a Boal theatre project which looked at the importance of citizenship along with the nature of respect and self-discipline and bringing that to a wider audience would be amazing. The University has helped immensely in preparing me to take my next steps. Before I came to BGU I was a disaffected student constantly being told that I was ‘thick’ and ‘stupid’ and would therefore never amount to anything. BGU changed all of that, I never thought I’d achieve this much and get this far and it’s only thanks to the University that I’ve been able to do it. The lecturers have been so supportive of helping me to learn perseverance and gain a belief in myself. I said before that BGU is my spiritual home and I mean every word of that; I’ve learnt so much here and I can’t fault it. I’m still astounded when I look back at everything I’ve achieved at BGU, but probably the moment I’ll always hold onto is being a performance director at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. I directed two productions, street theatre and ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’, we took our own costumes and all travelled and stayed together almost as if we were a mini family; it was amazing. That family feel is exactly why people should study at BGU. I know that might sound trite but it’s true, BGU becomes your home regardless of your age or background. In fact, I felt such a connection with the University on my first visit that I went to five Open Days before I started my BA. I wanted to be part of BGU straight away and I know it will stay a part of me forever. -
BGU Lecturer Continues to Combat Climate Change
Dr Sarah Hemstock, Programme Leader for Geography at Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU), has been involved in a new publication focused on improving communication on the subject of climate change. -
Young people from Traveller community awarded Prince’s Trust qualification at BGU reception
This summer the Lincolnshire Traveller Initiative (LTI) and LiNCHigher have celebrated the success of 12 young Travellers completing Level 2 Prince’s Trust Qualifications at an informal reception hosted by Bishop Grosseteste University. The celebration on 14 August brought together the young people, their families and guests including Lincolnshire County Council Director of Children’s Services. -
Mentoring changes mindset of young people in Lincolnshire
Fifty years 10 and year 12 students across 10 Lincolnshire secondary schools took part in an online mentoring scheme this year organised by LiNCHigher in partnership with Brightside mentoring.
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