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“You care, so let others care for you” – My Experiences as a Student Carer
Stefania Brien, BA (Hons) Health and Social Care student at Bishop Grosseteste University, shares her experiences of balancing her studies with her responsibilities as a carer and offers advice on how others in her position can access support. -
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Leads Honorary Doctorates at Bishop Grosseteste University 2021 Graduation Ceremonies
Professor Jonathan Van Tam, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for health protection in England, Susan Hollingworth GRSM ARMCM BEM, and Professor Nigel Curry, Founder of the Lincolnshire Food Partnership will all be awarded honorary doctorates as part of the University's 2021 Graduation ceremonies. -
"Do not sit on the side lines; roll-up your sleeves and rebuild the world you want to see"
Professor Jonathan Van Tam encourages graduates of BGU's Class of 2021 to take their place in deciding the World's future in his Honorary Graduation Speech -
BGU Academics Present at the International Nurse Education Today (NET) Conference
Two academics from the Health and Social Care team at BGU presented at the international Nurse Education Today (NET) Conference which is an annual event run by the Advance UK (formally the Higher Education Academy). NET provides a unique opportunity for delegates to engage with the latest worldwide research evidence, developments and thinking with educators, practitioners, and students. Papers are arranged in themed sessions where delegates participate in in-depth discussion and debate on a topic, facilitated by skilled convenors. Nicki Walsh (Programme Leader and Senior Lecturer) and Leanne McHugh (Senior Lecturer) presented on different themes. Nicki presented under the theme of “Educational Enhancement” showcasing her work supporting UK, the general practice nursing workforce (previously published). Her paper reviewed current drivers within practice and higher education, to support and develop the current and future workforce. It examined several initiatives that Nicki was involved with, from the support of General Practice to provide placements for undergraduate nursing and health and social care students, to the development of educational programmes to support nurses working in practice, or who wish to have a career in General Practice, with their continued professional develop and career enhancement. Leanne presented under the theme “Student experience, engagement and achievement”. Leanne shared an overview of the carers project at BGU. The presentation took the participants through the project’s development and planning stages and considered the student and staff engagement opportunities which this project presented. Consideration was given to how to craft the narrative of the project which focused on the question “What would it feel like to be a carer at the university?” “How can we identify a shared language, so we all hear your story?”. Future strategies to enhance the Carers project were also shared with the participants seeing the future vision, which is to consider, “What an active Carers community will look like”. During the question and answer session, feedback from the participants was really positive, offering networking opportunities and possibilities of increasing the awareness of the BGU Carers Community. Related publications Book Chapter - Chapter One – Contemporary General Practice Nursing – Editors Welsh, M. and Brooks, S., Elsevier Walsh, N and Mason, R., (2018) “Hitting the Ground Running": An Evaluation of Management Placements for Student Nurses with UK General Practice. Primary Health Care. Vol. 28 No.7 pp34-41 . doi: 10.7748/phc. 2018.e1443 Walsh, N., (2017) Using community education provider networks to develop general practice nursing. Primary Health Care. Vol.27, No.4, pp26-29 -
First cohort welcomed on to newly-validated BA (Hons) Early Childhood Degree with Graduate Practitioner Competencies
The BA (Hons) Early Childhood degree at Bishop Grosseteste University (BG) has been redesigned by the Early Childhood team and revalidated to now offer students the opportunity to undertake Graduate Practitioner Competencies (GPC). These sector-endorsed competencies provide students with greater practice experience as they undertake nine Graduate Practitioner Competencies alongside their degree, ensuring they are further equipped with the skills and knowledge for a career in the Early Childhood sector, in addition to a range of modules to support them to be ‘full and relevant’ in the sector. It is anticipated that these students will seek roles in the sector which allow them to make a ‘significant contribution to a graduate led early years workforce’ (ECSDN, 2020, p. 6), or alternatively will provide students with the knowledge and skills required to progress on to appropriate post-graduate programmes, for example Early Years Teacher (0-5), Teacher (5-11), social work or health and social care professional. The course has been carefully crafted and designed with support from a range of stakeholders, including our current student body and a range of local settings. Becky from Bearhugs Nurseries Ltd said they are “excited about the changes to the programme and the options of the GPC Route, ensuring that students are even more equipped for their future careers supporting young children and families”. Students from the newly validated cohort are also excited to be undertaking this new route. Year 1 student Mel said: “The course has allowed me to explore my options working with children and be myself”. Emily (year 1) said: “I chose to study this course as I’ve known I wanted to work with children. Just not sure what career. I would like to become either an Early Years Teacher or a Health Play Specialist’. Olivia (year 1) said: “I chose this course as I wasn’t too sure on my future occupation and felt like this offered me many opportunities and will allow me to explore a range of different sectors to find out what I like”. The degree offers our students the flexibility to follow a range of Early Years careers, and the Early Years team are excited to see how Bishop Grosseteste University can help them in their careers. For more information, visit: www.bgu.ac.uk/courses/ecs -
‘Florence Nightingale at Home’ nominated for The People’s Book Prize
A non-fiction book researched and co-authored by academics from the University of Nottingham and Bishop Grosseteste University exploring Florence Nightingale’s relationship with home has been nominated for The People’s Book Prize. -
BGU launch Solertia – a new student research journal
Bishop Grosseteste University launches a new student journal to showcase research undertaken by its undergraduate and postgraduate students. -
Research shows how hypermobility can negatively impact singing ability
A study of professional singers diagnosed with hypermobility spectrum disorders reveals how the condition can negatively impact their voice, performing abilities, and wellbeing. -
Second issue of Solertia is out now
Solertia is Bishop Grosseteste University’s newly launched student journal that showcases research undertaken by our undergraduate and postgraduate students. -
BGU graduate sets up a social enterprise
Denise has over 40 years’ experience of teaching music and is a BA (Hons) Health and Social Care graduate from BGU. Denise explains “I have been employed for many years in the health and social care sector, working with young people in rehab, supported living and care home residential settings, young people and adults with learning difficulties and those suffering with mental health problems. I am passionate about helping them achieve their goals. I had thought about studying for a degree for years and after a change in personal circumstances decided that it was the right time to embark on the journey. I chose to study at BGU as the location is ideal and the group size relatively small. Any feelings of apprehension about going to university and worrying about being too old or not being able to cope with the work were soon dismissed. I had excellent teaching staff, was made welcome and put at ease. The student group consisted of a variety of ages, and I never once felt out of place. It was a friendly and supportive group. Admittedly at times it was difficult fitting everything in, work, an elderly parent to care for and the ongoing demands of family life; a husband, grown up children and grandchildren! I was determined to get through the whole experience and so pleased I did. I would not have missed it for the world. "Throughout the years I have used music, art and craft to improve wellbeing, build confidence and self-esteem, enabling people to perform and entertain. I believe that the arts can have a lasting and powerful effect on an individual's health. They can be a fun way to socialise and make friends.” Denise said “the support I received from Sarah at BG Futures has been extremely valuable and important. It has helped and encouraged me to continue and develop the confidence needed to run my own business. OUR ECLECTIC ARTS is available for anyone aged over 18 years and caters for all abilities. The service is bought to clients whether in their own home, residential or community setting. At present I am concentrating on a 30-mile radius covering Lincoln to Louth as well as coastal areas. "Regardless of age, if anyone is thinking of starting their own business my advice is to ask for help and advice and to talk through your ideas with friends and family. Do your market research to offer something different and go for it. To encourage others, I always say, if I can do it, so can you.” Sarah adds “Denise’s market research revealed that there are a limited number of organisations delivering wide-ranging art activities, in the community, to individuals that have difficulties accessing services. OUR ECLECTIC ARTS is dedicated to offering a broader range of activities within the Arts. Denise has a client centric approach and a genuine interest in improving people’s lives. This has been reinforced by choosing to operate as a social enterprise whereby trading profits will be reinvested to do more of this good work.” For more information about OUR ECLECTIC ARTS contact Denise on dpopple8@gmail.com Instagram: oureclecticarts Facebook: Our Eclectic Arts If you are a BGU student or recent graduate and are interested in finding out what support is available from the BG Futures team click here.
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