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Primary Ed students host The Peckover Primary School
We were thrilled to welcome The Peckover Primary School to our campus recently, so their students could experience university life on campus for a day. They were hosted by three second year Primary Education Students, Molly Sim, Bella Cook and Olivia Sutcliffe along with their tutors. The day started with a welcome and question and answer session, followed by a tour of campus and craft activities. The children explored the range of subjects that can be studied at university and made their own mortar boards ready for an end of day mini graduation. The staff and children enjoyed the event so much they have requested to come again next year with their Y6 pupils. Mrs Parsley said: "Thank you so much to BGU for an amazing day and for being flexible and making the day so enriching and exciting. The second year students were absolutely brilliant with our children and so patient and supportive." -
BGU selected to take part in REF 2029 exercise
BGU is delighted to join one of the 40 institutions selected to contribute to the forthcoming People, Culture and Environment (PCE) pilot exercise for REF 2029. The new PCE dimension will be an important opportunity for universities to showcase the extent of their commitment to research and the breadth of their engagement. BGU’s research is well-established in staff scholarship, external engagement, as well as in the specialist and applied project work of its students. BGU’s strong History team has been chosen by UKRI’s REF team to represent the University’s research community in the pilot. The work of history colleagues is broad ranging, with specialisms that include Military History, Local and Regional History, and Landscape History. History at BGU also supports a long-standing and valued place for the discipline of Archaeology, and also active engagement with the regional heritage sector and learned-society and amenity-group partners. Interim Vice-Chancellor Professor Karen Stanton said: "We are honoured to take part in the People, Culture and Environment pilot for REF 2029. This pilot underscores our commitment to academic excellence and societal impact, and serves as a testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff, the strength and breadth of our research, and our engagement with the community. “We are proud of our History team and their role in this initiative, and we look forward to demonstrating the value of our research." -
Top heritage sites recognised as 2024 Sandford Award winners announced
The National Army Museum, a Victorian steamship, and Windsor Castle are among the winners of this year’s Sandford Award. Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU), in partnership with the Heritage Education Trust and supported by Historic Royal Palaces, is thrilled to announce the winners of the prestigious 2024 Sandford Award. This year’s award presentation ceremony will take place at the historic Kensington Palace on Tuesday 10 December 2024. The Sandford Award, established in 1978, is the gold standard for heritage learning, recognising the exceptional contribution of heritage organisations to formal and informal education. In 2024, the award attracted 39 applicants, many of whom have been previous recipients. This year, the honour is being awarded to 36 winners. A list of winners can be found here. Professor Andrew Jackson, speaking on behalf of BGU said: “Bishop Grosseteste University is delighted to be joining the celebrations of the Sandford Award 2024. The number and diversity of winners form a fabulous testimony to the role of our sites and organisations and reflects the dedication of their staff to heritage education and learning. BGU is proud to be supporting and championing their endeavours.” Dr Tracy Borman, OBE, Chief Executive of the Heritage Education Trust and Chancellor of BGU said: “I am thrilled to see such a rich and diverse range of sites celebrated in this year’s Sandford Awards. From iconic historic buildings such as Windsor Castle, Whitby Abbey, and the Roman Baths to art galleries, archives, ships, and even a farm, they are all united by the excellence of their education provision. My heartfelt congratulations go to all the worthy winners of 2024.” The Sandford Award continues to recognise a wide variety of heritage sites, including historic buildings, museums, archives, and natural landscapes that provide exceptional educational experiences for visitors of all ages. The award is not only a validation of formal learning programmes that align with national curricula but also acknowledges the value of informal learning opportunities such as family programmes and self-guided tours. Looking ahead, the 2025 Sandford Awards will open for entries on Monday, 2 December 2024. Heritage organisations across the UK are encouraged to apply. Find more information on the Sandford Award and how to enter here. Photo credit for banner image: Learning at Royal Collection Trust -
Bishop Grosseteste University celebrates prestigious national rankings
We continue to be ranked as one of the best universities in the country for student experience and teaching quality. -
BGU welcomes new students with traditional Matriculation ceremony at Lincoln Cathedral
The celebration marked an official introduction to our new cohort of students. -
Model United Nations (MUN) event hosted at BGU campus!
Teams of students each represented countries across North, Central and South America. -
Being Human Festival at BGU!
Celebrate the Being Human Festival 2024 on campus with us, this November. -
Understanding the US Election: Panel event on campus!
We are hosting a panel discussion on Wednesday 30th October starting at 5:30 pm. -
Bishop Grosseteste University appoints New Vice-Chancellor
Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) has announced the appointment of Dr Andrew Gower as the new Vice-Chancellor, effective from 22nd April 2025. -
Black History Month 2024 at BGU!
A summary of BGU's Black History Month, hosted across campus this October.
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