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Lincoln Teenage Christmas Markets hailed a resounding success
BG Futures, the Careers, Employability and Enterprise arm of Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) put on not one, but two Teenage Market events over the weekend with both proving a resounding success. Saturday’s market took place in the City Square Co-op while Sunday’s market took place as part of the Christmas Extravaganza at BGU. Both offered an exciting array of unique and eye-catching stalls, along with performances from the BGSU Dance Society as well as resident DJ on the Sunday. Becky Goodman, Enterprise Development Manager at BGU, was delighted to see the whole Teenage Market community come together to make both events a success: “Both events were extremely successful for our traders and performers, and it was great to see the community come out and support us. “I am thankful, once again to Lincolnshire Co-op for providing us with such a welcoming indoor space during the colder months, to BGSU Dance society for performing, and to the BG Futures team for giving up their weekend to run two fantastic events. “We also had a resident DJ, Luke with us on Sunday and this proved a great hit – I am hopeful that we can bring Luke on board again during the warmer months when we are outside in The Cornhill and City Square, as live performance always further enhances our events.” The next market takes place in the City Square Co-op on the 9th February. If you’d like to find out more about the Lincoln Teenage Market, or perhaps get involved at the next event please contact the Teenage Market team at teenagemarket@bishopg.ac.uk. You can also follow Lincoln Teenage Market on Facebook. -
Federation of Small Businesses aims to help BA Business Students achieve their ambitions
Students on the BA (Hons) Business course at Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) recently enjoyed a guest lecture from David Thorpe; Development Manager at the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). The FSB are ‘experts in business, and offer members a wide range of vital business services including advice, financial expertise, support and a powerful voice in government. The FSB’s mission is to help smaller businesses achieve their ambitions. Currently first year BA (Hons) Business students are looking at the impact of the business environment on Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs), and how to access business support as part of their Business Fundamentals module. David’s lecture was therefore a great opportunity for the students to gain a deeper insight into what the FSB can do to support businesses, and furthermore; the structure and composition of organisations operating in the UK economy. Becky Goodman, Module Leader on the BA Business course, explained why guest lectures form an essential part of the course: “Guest lectures are a great way for students to keep up to date with what is happening in the world of business and work, especially with regard to specialist areas such as business support.” All BGU students have access to Business and Enterprise support and guidance through engaging with the onsite Business and Enterprise Centre; BG Futures. Learners who wish to develop a business or enterprise idea should email enterprise@bishopg.ac.uk to arrange an appointment. If you would like to work with the students at BGU to share your knowledge and expertise then please do contact the BG Futures Careers, Employability and Enterprise team by emailing bgfutures@bishopg.ac.uk For more information on our innovative business courses and how you can join one visit our website. -
Extending Learning Beyond the Classroom
Students on the BA Business and BA Business (Team Entrepreneurship) courses at Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) enjoyed a trip to Lincolnshire Co-op’s head office as part of their Business Fundamentals module. -
Engaging with volunteering boosts employability for BGU Student
Amy Puddephatt, Second Year BA (Hons) Education Studies student at Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU), has been volunteering at a local primary school in her home town since finishing her GCSE’s. Amy has always wanted to go into teaching at Primary age and volunteering has helped develop this into a real passion. Now, thanks to the BG Futures Volunteering Award, she is able to turn that hard work into accredited professional development. -
Unique Opportunities for Young Entrepreneurs at New Whisby Teenage Market
BG Futures, the Careers, Employability & Enterprise Team at Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU), are once again taking the Lincoln Teenage Market on tour, hoping to inspire and support young entrepreneurs from across the wider county. The Lincoln Teenage Market will be heading to the Natural World Centre at Whisby on the 7th August as part of a partnership arrangement with Lincs Inspire and North Kesteven District Council. Entrepreneurial young people are invited to trial new business ideas, and sell creative products at this special Teenage Market in the unique setting of the nature reserve. Traders and performers aged between 10 and 29 are able to apply for a free stand at the event, and family friendly entertainment including free face painting provided by The Natural World Centre will take place throughout the day. Becky Goodman, Enterprise Development Manager, and Nikki Smith; Careers, Employability and Enterprise Adviser at BGU, said: “We are delighted to work with the team at The Natural World Centre to offer young traders and performers the opportunity to trade at a market in such a terrific venue and unique setting.” If you’d like to find out more about the Lincoln Teenage Market or perhaps get involved as a trader or performer at the next event, please contact the Teenage Market team at: teenagemarket@bishopg.ac.uk. You can also follow Lincoln Teenage Market on Facebook. -
Statement on Campus Closure - Campus Now Fully Open
Bishop Grosseteste University can confirm that we received a suspicious package on campus this morning. We promptly reported that matter to the Police and enacted our health and safety procedures for such an event. This involved the evacuation of the Robert Hardy and BG Futures buildings as a precautionary measure. The rest of campus was unaffected. All buildings on campus are now open. The Police have confirmed that the package received posed no risk to the public. Teaching activities this afternoon, along with tomorrow’s Offer Holder Day, are continuing as timetabled. Thank you to all our students and staff for being vigilant and reacting swiftly to this incident. We would like to take the opportunity to thank Lincolnshire Emergency Services and the Bomb Disposal Squad for their calm and professional support, as well as our staff, students and partnership organisations for their patience and understanding. -
Student Volunteers use Animation to Promote Climate Change Education
Bishop Grosseteste University’s BG Futures team recently hosted a series of events as part of Student Volunteering Week (SVW) to celebrate the impact of student volunteers and encourage students to engage in civic life. As a part of these activities BA (Hons) Geography students Connor Price and Dan Knibbs engaged with the national initiative by hosting an event on animating climate change. The event challenged other students and members of the local community to create animations highlighting the importance of climate change and green thinking. Speaking at the event Dan discussed why he and Connor put the event together: “I wanted to run the workshop as this is something I am extremely passionate about and believe that the importance to reduce plastics in the oceans is crucial for marine life sustainability. Therefore, by running this workshop, it hopefully has educated a number of people on how they can change their lifestyles to reduce their impacts on the marine environment.” Cassie Rainey, BG Futures Administrator, praised the two for creating an event that brought different groups together in support of an important initiative: “This event saw students, teachers, and the local community come together to learn from Connor and Dan and was both engaging and informative. The hands-on activity of creating an animation meant that the learning aspect was almost subliminal and for this reason in particular I’m excited for them to deliver this to children. Not only do I think the children will really enjoy it they will learn about how to get involved on an incredibly important issue” Becky Goodman Enterprise Development Manager at BGU added her excitement at the potential impact on the Lincoln community created by the event: “It was great to support Connor and Dan to put on this event and I am excited to see how they build on this with their Programme leader Sarah Hemstock as they roll this event out to The Diocesan Board of Education and their partner schools” Connor and Dan will also be including this learning activity in the International Symposium on Climate Change and the Role of Education which is being held here at BGU on the 12th and 13th of April. Contact Sarah via email sarah.hemstock@bishopg.ac.uk. The mission behind SVW is that ‘When learners are supported to tackle social challenges, learn about issues and connect with each other, both communities and students benefit’. If you’d like to become involved in volunteering, or to find out more information about BGU’s Volunteering Award speak to a member of the BG Futures team. -
Students Experience the Magic of Amazon on Behind the Scenes Tour
Students on the BA Business course at Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) recently enjoyed a trip to LBA2; one of Amazon’s latest Fulfilment Centres at Doncaster. The core goal of the trip was to see first-hand the magic that happens after customers click ‘buy’ on Amazon.co.uk and how the highly organized logistics allow Amazon to deliver for their customers. Through the behind the scenes tour the students were also able to gain an insight into the operations of this global business and discover how Amazon look after their employees in terms of health, safety, wellbeing and welfare. Becky Goodman, Module leader on the BA Business Project Based learning module, highlighted the importance of taking learning outside of the classroom: “Site visits such as this are instrumental in aiding the learning and development of our students; it is key that their learning experiences extend beyond the classroom, and we are thankful to Amazon for providing our learners with such a fantastic opportunity to see how a truly global business operates first hand.” If you’re interested in a future in international business or in starting your own company, our business courses are the perfect path to take. You can find more information on them on our website or by contacting our Enquiries Team. Any businesses who would like to work with our learners to share their knowledge and expertise can contact BG Futures, BGU’s Careers, Employability and Enterprise team, by emailing bgfutures@bishopg.ac.uk -
Lincolnshire entrepreneurs rewarded in county Young Enterprise Final
The county’s future entrepreneurs were rewarded for their hard work as part of the Young Enterprise Lincolnshire County Final at Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU). The final, which took place in the University’s Robert Hardy Building, saw six teams of Sixth Form students from four schools across Lincolnshire pitch and show off the businesses they set up at the start of the academic year. Kesteven and Grantham Girls’ School’s Revival team were the big winners on the evening, scooping the Lincolnshire Best Company 2019 award as well as the Best Financial Management award. Other winners included Signa Printing of Caistor Grammar School, who were awarded Best Presentation, and Lincoln Minster School’s Retro Clothing who picked up the Best Marketing award. In addition, Tidy Tools from The Priory Academy LSST were announced the Best Company 2019 Runners-Up. Young Enterprise is a national charity that aims to give students key employability skills outside the classroom. Throughout the academic year, students come up with a business and then sell its products at events. They have to manage their businesses finances, marketing and social media. Becky Goodman, Enterprise Development Manager at BG Futures, explained why the project was held in high regard by BGU: “It was great to host the Young Enterprise Lincolnshire County Final here at BGU. As a university we are passionate about enterprise and developing enterprising skills, competencies and mind-sets. “Being enterprising is something that individuals can apply to all aspects of their life and work and it is great to see the YE teams exhibiting these great qualities so early on in their careers.” Jack Green, of Dunholme Chillies and Viper Printing, was one of the guest speakers at the final and praised the impact of the Young Enterprise initiative: “The Young Enterprise initiative is a great opportunity for teenagers to have the opportunity taste what life is like in business. There is a huge amount that isn't taught in mainstream education, but having the hands-on experience allows these students to learn more about different areas of business and how to engage with people in different areas. “I'm sure each student has learnt something new and I would encourage any student with an interest in business to take part in Young Enterprise.” If you’re interested in a future in business or in starting your own company, our business courses are the perfect path to take. You can find more information on them on our website or by contacting our Enquiries Team. Any businesses who would like to work with our learners to share their knowledge and expertise can contact BG Futures, BGU’s Careers, Employability and Enterprise team, by emailing bgfutures@bishopg.ac.uk List of Winners: Best Presentation – Signa Printing (Caistor Grammar School) Customer Service - Hey Happy(Caistor Grammar School) Best Financial Management – Revival (Kesteven and Grantham Girls’ School) Best Marketing – Retro Clothing (Lincoln Minster School) Best Team Work – Integration (Lincoln Minster School) Best Company 2019 Runners-Up – Tidy Tools (The Priory Academy LSST) Lincolnshire Best Company 2019 – Revival (Kesteven and Grantham Girls’ School) -
How to make a rubbish trip brilliant
As part of the University’s wellbeing approach, Bishop Grosseteste University’s (BGU) Centre for Enhancement in Learning and Teaching organised a visit to Lincolnshire’s Energy from Waste facility for Geography students to help them see how they could create a sustainable campus. The waste facility (FCC Environment, Lincolnshire EFW visiting centre) is the largest in Europe and provides a sustainable, safe and affordable waste treatment solution and allows energy to be produced from waste which isn’t recycled or composted. The plant receives up to 190,000 tonnes of residual waste per year and uses the waste to generate electricity and other by product materials that can be used safely in road construction and recycling. During the trip students learnt why the facility is important due to its forward thinking attitude, low carbon footprint and ability to divert waste away from landfills along with how they could implement those qualities into their own activities both on and off campus. Mark Charlesworth, Associate Tutor for Geography at BGU, who accompanied the students said he found the trip an interesting and engaging opportunity: “The viewing facilities were fantastic. It is important to recognise that currently a large amount of waste is created by society and it is better to recover energy from waste with as little pollution as possible, and this plant demonstrated efficient waste disposal and energy creation” Claire Thomson, Head of the Centre for Enhancement in Learning and Teaching (CELT), discussed the wider benefits the trip could offer the BGU community: “This trip was a fantastic way for students and staff to raise their awareness of global sustainability and the role we can all play in this. In addition it builds on our ongoing work with the University’s wellbeing steering group to raise awareness of the importance of a sustainable campus” As part of these efforts to create a sustainable, mentally positive campus CELT and the wellbeing steering group have been working with the University’s Estates team to craft a series of quiet spaces across BGU. They have also collaborated with the Chaplaincy team on the ‘Blooming Marvellous’ project, and with BGSU and BG Lincoln ltd. on the drive to replace paper cups and plastic straws. Further improvements to its campus and facilities to reduce its carbon footprint and make the campus more sustainable carried out by BGU include: Initiatives include: Solar control glass to reflect the heat from the sun which results in a cooler, more comfortable, internal room temperature which in turn reduces the need for air-conditioning A rainwater harvesting system in the Library which reduces mains water usage A hot water solar system in the sports hall, BG Futures and the refectory which reduces gas consumption If you’d like to be a part of BGU’s drive to create a sustainable and positive campus you can join our student community by visiting our website, talking to our Enquiries Team or by coming along to one of our Open Days.
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