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KTP Competition Round Dates
Closing dates for KTP rounds in 2024-25: Round 1 – 10 April 2024 Round 2 – 26 June 2024 Round 3 – 25 September 2024 Round 4 – 27 November 2024 Round 5 – 5 February 2025 -
Writing the Air War and Lincolnshire Conference
11th & 12th May 2024 -
BGU Sports Day success!
20th to 24th May 2024 -
Unique art exhibition comes to BGU
If you visit the Robert Hardy Building on campus, you will discover a selection of artworks each created by prisoners at HMP Morton Hall as part of their 12-week art programme. Last week the exhibition launched and had an auction for specific pieces during opening night. The University collaborated with PeoplePlus UK to make this happen and from a social purpose and perspective, working closely with HMP Morton Hall helps support individuals to realise their ambitions and create positive change in their communities and beyond. While open to all, the art studio supports prisoners with mental health issues and those struggling to participate in the prison’s mainstream education and training programmes. As part of rehabilitation, offenders undertake art sessions providing space to be creative and work with others in a safe environment. This exhibition provided the opportunity to showcase their innovative creations and reinforces the message that something positive can come out of prison life. "When I draw or paint, it takes away the negative thoughts. I feel like I’ve found a new talent within myself that’s helping me grow out of my issues and keeps me away from insecurities I had before the course." Allison Webb, Director of Business & Community Engagement, said "it is a special exhibition that gives the prisoners a voice" and Gillian Johnston (Programme Lead for Sociology and Criminology) stated at the opening night: "Criminology is a new and exciting discipline for us at BGU, so when this initiative was first mooted a few months ago I jumped at the chance for us, as an institution and at a programme level, to be involved. It cannot be underestimated just how important these initiatives are in fostering relationships between organisations. Being able to collaborate with HMP Morton Hall on this important project is a delight for me and I hope this is the beginning of a long and fruitful relationship between us." Samantha Boothman the Head of Education, Skills and Work at HMP Morton Hall said "we are delighted to be working with BGU on this unique event and very much looking forward to further collaboration." Overall the auction raised £560 and these funds will go to Victim Support, Ambers Army (The PeoplePlus recognised charity for 2024), the prisoner who created the artwork, and for a new art studio kiln. The majority of the remaining artwork is for sale and the viewing public can buy item(s) through the silent auction process. Information on how to do this can be found in the foyer of the Robert Hardy Building. "The art course is purposefully unaccredited; this enables men to learn not just about art and new techniques, but also to develop wider skills without being pressured to pass an exam. Everyone is able to work at their own pace and is guided to follow their own creative pathway. The art room is a space where the men can spend time out of their cell and share thoughts, worries and ideas whilst also developing their creativity. For many it is the first time they have experienced a classroom and using a pencil or paint brush. They are encouraged to help each other to be their best selves. I witness time and again how creativity and kindness to one another can totally change people for the better and improve their mental wellbeing." Karen Sharples – Art Lecturer at HMP Morton Hall. PeoplePlus UK deliver the educational provision at the prison and you can watch their short video Bringing the Inside, Out which explains their purpose further. The exhibition runs from the 30th of May until 13th of June 2024 in the Robert Hardy Building, BGU. -
Armed Forces students attend 'Festival of Friends'
Here at Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) we love hosting a variety of events that support our community, especially schools and students. Recently, we had LiNCHigher run 'Festival of Friends,' a collaboration and celebratory event between schools within Lincolnshire to share best practice on supporting learners from Armed Forces families. Festival of Friends was created to support children who come from military families and help them through many challenges they may face, such as moving between schools or separation between deployed family members. With the help of the event, LiNCHigher and BGU can support children throughout their education and into their future careers and adulthood. The day included a talk with RAF STEM colleagues, adults who grew up as military children, and Britain's Got Talent's Steve Royle giving lessons on how to juggle! The Robert Hardy Building on-campus also hosted beautiful displays made by students from the schools touching on themes around military children, help around relationships, and the environment. An official ceremony finished off the exciting day in BGU's on-campus cinema space The Venue where each school received an award for their much appreciated participation. You can view more photos from 'Festival of Friends' below this article! -
BGU hosts Human Scale Education conference
BGU was thrilled to recently host the 8th annual Human Scale Education conference. The event focused on 'putting relationships back at the heart of education.' Delegates included Human Scale Education members, all PGCE secondary trainees, MA Education students, partnership schools and beyond. Human Scale Education is education designed around the person, at a scale which allows for the full flourishing of the individual as well as their relationships with their community and environment. Attendees enjoyed interactive workshops and talks on the wellbeing of children. Highlights included the talks delivered by the two guest speakers at the event: Dr Robin Precey and Satish Kumar. -
BGU students celebrate Graduation 2024
Students, friends, family, and faculty gathered in Lincoln Cathedral to witness the graduation ceremonies of students from Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU). Celebrations took place on Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th July over four ceremonies. 888 students from various academic disciplines graduated this year, including undergraduate, master's, postgraduate, doctoral programmes, and apprenticeships, with many donning their robes to cross the stage at Lincoln Cathedral. The University also presented Honorary Awards to individuals recognised for their exceptional contributions to the University, academia and society. Among the Honorary Doctorate awardees was BBC presenter Peter Levy, who has had a distinguished 49-year career in broadcasting, notably presenting BBC Look North for Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire since 2002. Hannah Gold, celebrated children’s author of best-sellers such as The Last Bear, also received an Honorary Doctorate. Receiving a Distinguished Honorary Fellowship is Alex Baxter, who is the Chair of Franklin Sixth Form College, and whose service in the Royal Navy inspired his current roles and contributions to military-civil engagement in North East Lincolnshire. Educationalist and historian Judith Jones was honoured for her exceptional contributions to the University and public life, including her voluntary work with the Sandford Award. Paul Deane, Principal and Chief Executive of Grantham College, was recognised for his role in fostering educational collaborations across Lincolnshire. Richard Hallsworth received an Honorary Fellowship for his dedicated service to BGU as a trustee and council member. This year's ceremonies were overseen by Interim Vice-Chancellor Professor Karen Stanton. She said: “Graduation marks a significant milestone for all our students, and it is a privilege to celebrate this achievement in the historic Lincoln Cathedral. “We are delighted to honour the diverse talents and achievements of our graduating students, and to anticipate the extraordinary contributions they will make in their respective fields and communities. I have no doubt they will make us proud.” -
BGU welcomes new students with traditional Matriculation ceremony at Lincoln Cathedral
The celebration marked an official introduction to our new cohort of students. -
Being Human Festival at BGU!
Celebrate the Being Human Festival 2024 on campus with us, this November. -
Black History Month 2024 at BGU!
A summary of BGU's Black History Month, hosted across campus this October.
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