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BGU Dance Society raises over £450 in 12 Hour ‘Danceathon’
Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) Dance Society held a ‘Danceathon’ earlier this month to raise money in aid of Age UK Lincolnshire & South Lincolnshire. -
Dance Showcase Continues to Amaze at BGU
Bishop Grosseteste Student Union's (BGSU) Dance Society will once again light up the University with their annual Showcase on Sunday 6 May and everyone is invited to come and watch. Now in its third year the show offers an extravaganza of different dance styles including Jazz, Ballet, Salsa, Tap and Street Dance choreographed and performed by the society members. As well as providing the society a chance to show everyone their hard work, half of the proceeds of ticket sales, along with additional fundraising on the night, will be donated to their chosen charity of the year – Cancer Research UK. Lucy Carter, BGSU Dance Society Treasurer, explained why the society had chosen to support Cancer Research UK along with giving an idea of what audiences could expect from the show: “Cancer Research UK is an amazing charity whose work is incredibly important and impacts so many people including a number of our members. We are so pleased to be supporting their incredible work to allow them to continue their research, so that one day no one has to hear the dreaded words “you’ve got cancer”. “All our dancers have pushed themselves and shown so much commitment and dedication in producing this show, and as a society we would all appreciate as much support as possible! We can’t wait to see lots of you there, and we hope you enjoy the show!” The society will put on two shows on the 6th at 2pm and 7pm in The Venue and tickets will be available to buy from the Students’ Union. Adult tickets are priced at £4 and Concessions tickets at £3. You can find updates on the BGSU Dance Society and more information regarding the showcase on their Facebook page. -
BGSU Dance Society raise over £1000 for Age UK Lincoln and South Lincolnshire
Over the past year the Bishop Grosseteste Students’ Union Dance Society have raised over £1000 in support of Age UK Lincoln and South Lincolnshire which they presented to the charity earlier this month. The incredible donation has been raised through a wide variety of activities and initiatives as Lauren English, Vice-President of the Dance Society, explains: “This year we’ve put a lot of effort into helping the community. We’ve attended Teenage Markets held by the University, performed at the Lincoln Christmas market, held two 12 hour ‘danceathons’, organised a bake sale and a 1/3 of the show proceedings went to our charity along with many other events during the year. The cheque we will be presenting is for £1000 but the Dance Exec also ran the Lincoln 10k in April and £385 was raised during that event and the money was sent straight to Age UK at the time. Therefore our grand total of fundraising for Age UK this year is £1385! The support we’ve had from other societies, the university and the public has been phenomenal.” Accepting the donation Melanie Meik, Age UK Lincoln Marketing & Fundraising Manager praised the Dance Society for their incredible efforts that will have a significant impact on vulnerable people across Lincolnshire: “The team at BGSU have gone above and beyond our expectations raising funds to help local older people in Lincoln and South Lincolnshire. Their dedication and passion to raise funds for older people is inspirational and we hope that it will be a catalyst for others to follow. It costs just £5 to send a Befriender to a lonely isolated older person once a week. The total amount raised by BGSU would allow us to send a befriender to a lonely and isolated older person every week for an entire year, making a real difference to someone’s life. The donations received by Age UK Lincoln & South Lincolnshire help us to continue to support our local older people through a range of services which are designed to support people to stay safe and independent in their own homes for as long as possible. Thank you so much for supporting us.” You can find more information on the fundraising plans of all our societies and how you can get involved with them on the BGSU website. Looking to start your journey at BGU? Find out more on our apply page or by joining us on one of our Open Days. -
Dance Society Raise over £1000 for Children in Need with Charity Tapathon
Members of the Bishop Grosseteste University Students’ Union (BGSU) Dance Society have once again participated in a World Record Attempt Tapathon in support of Children in Need raising over £1000 in the process. The aim of the annual Tapathon is to see how many dancers can perform the same tap routine at the same time across the UK. In the build up to the event two of the society’s executive members, Society President Keeley Pearson and Secretary Evie Elliott, learnt the official routine before teaching it to their members. 21 members of the dance society took part in the event beginning rehearsal in late September, giving them just over six weeks to learn the routine. During these six weeks, members used their sponsorship forms to collect as many funds as possible for Children in Need. In the 2018 Tapathon the society raised £587.50 and so they set themselves a challenge of £700 for the 2019 edition. Speaking after the event Emily Gray, BGSU Dance Society Treasurer, described how the day unfolded and praised the efforts of her fellow dancers: “When the day of the Tapathon arrived, everyone was very excited. We got rehearsals underway, having a couple of run throughs before the event started, to ensure we could perform the routine perfectly. After the fifteen-minute call, we all got into place and then performed the routine twice to verify the Tapathon attempt. All of our members danced perfectly and everyone had a smile on their face. The sponsorship money was counted during our performance and we are pleased to announce that we raised an incredible £1275 for Children in Need. As a society, we have raised enough money for at least eight young carers for a whole month of play therapy, six disabled children to get physiotherapy while in school, as well as ten young children to get a whole school year worth of free school meals. BGSU Dance society have helped children in the UK in great amounts from the money we have raised. As an executive team, we would like to give a special mention to one member in particular for the amount of money she raised for Children in Need - Emily Green, a 3rd year BGU student, managed to raise £167 alone. This is such an amazing amount of money and we are so proud of her, along with all of our other participating members.” Bishop Grosseteste University would also like to take the opportunity to praise the members of the Dance Society as £1275 is a fantastic amount to be raised by a group of young students. BGSU offer a wide range of diverse societies to match any interest (and will happily support you to start a new one). You can find more information on all of them on their website or you can meet them in person on our December Open Day. You can also follow more of their events and fundraising through their social media channels: Facebook: BGSU Dance Instagram: @bgsu_dancesoc Twitter: @BGSUDance -
BGU Senior Lecturer gifts copy of doctoral thesis at Wenlock Olympian Games
This summer, Senior Lecturer Dr Helen Bushell-Thornalley was a VIP guest at the Wenlock Olympian Games annual festival, where she gifted a copy of her doctoral thesis. -
BGU Graduates Lead the Way in Employability
Graduates from Bishop Grosseteste University in Lincoln are among the most employable in the country, new figures show. BGU has been ranked second best university in the UK and sixth among HE institutions overall in a table showing what proportion of graduates are employed or continuing to study further six months after graduating. The latest DLHE (Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey) showed that in 2011-12, 97% of Bishop Grosseteste University graduates had found a job or were continuing their studies. Topping the list were the Royal Academy of Music (100%), Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance (98.9%) and the School of Pharmacy (98.2%). “This is excellent news for BGU’s graduates and demonstrates that the education we provide here equips students for the marketplace,” said the Reverend Professor Peter Neil, Vice Chancellor of Bishop Grosseteste University. “Most of our courses incorporate a professional work placement and we are confident that our graduates possess the skills and knowledge that employers are looking for.” The DLHE data are just the latest to demonstrate Bishop Grosseteste University’s employability track record. The Which? University Guide 2012 ranked BGU first in the UK for graduate prospects and listed BGU as having the highest average graduate salary in the East Midlands. Meanwhile The Guardian University Guide 2013 ranked the Education Studies degree course at BGU as number one in England for job prospects. The DLHE figures were published today by HESA, the Higher Education Statistics Agency, and can be found here. In the latest DLHE data Bishop Grosseteste University is referred to as Bishop Grosseteste University College, which is the name used by the institution until November 2012. 04/07/2013 Graduates from Bishop Grosseteste University in Lincoln are among the most employable in the country, new figures show. BGU has been ranked second best university in the UK and sixth among HE institutions overall in a table showing what proportion of graduates are employed or continuing to study further six months after graduating. The latest DLHE (Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey) showed that in 2011-12, 97% of Bishop Grosseteste University graduates had found a job or were continuing their studies. Topping the list were the Royal Academy of Music (100%), Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance (98.9%) and the School of Pharmacy (98.2%). "This is excellent news for BGU's graduates and demonstrates that the education we provide here equips students for the marketplace," said the Reverend Professor Peter Neil, Vice Chancellor of Bishop Grosseteste University. "Most of our courses incorporate a professional work placement and we are confident that our graduates possess the skills and knowledge that employers are looking for." The DLHE data are just the latest to demonstrate Bishop Grosseteste University's employability track record. The Which? University Guide 2012 ranked BGU first in the UK for graduate prospects and listed BGU as having the highest average graduate salary in the East Midlands. Meanwhile The Guardian University Guide 2013 ranked the Education Studies degree course at BGU as number one in England for job prospects. The DLHE figures were published today by HESA, the Higher Education Statistics Agency, and can be found here. In the latest DLHE data Bishop Grosseteste University is referred to as Bishop Grosseteste University College, which is the name used by the institution until November 2012. -
From BGU to Tamil Nadu and back again
A journey of learning, discovery and friendship for our Special Educational Needs and Inclusion Students. As University field trips go – this has to be one of the best around. Eleven students studying Special Educational Needs and Inclusion (SENI) and four members of staff from Bishop Grosseteste University spent ten days in India learning how trainee teachers are educated in Tamil Nadu and visiting special education schools. At BGU, in addition to developing expertise in specific subject areas, students are also encouraged to develop a global outlook, strong academic practice, and the skills, qualities and attitudes needed for success in their future work and life. These are described as the BGU Graduate Attributes. Dr Claire Thomson, Head of Centre for Enhancement in Teaching and Learning (CELT) at BGU. said “there is little doubt that opportunities like this broaden our students’ horizons and foster a level of cultural understanding that will serve our students throughout their careers.” As part of the trip, BGU students had the chance to visit teacher-training colleges and engage with both undergraduate and post-graduate students enrolled on teacher education programmes. Through their interactions, both sets of students were able to discuss teaching methods and the educational systems in their own countries - and share information about their own lives. The visit also involved visiting a number of special schools, including a school for the blind, a school for the deaf and a school for students with learning disabilities. The BGU students led activities in each of these settings tailored to the students’ needs and greatly enjoyed the opportunity to put the skills they have learnt on placement in the UK into practice overseas as well as having the opportunity to gain real world experience, to back up their theoretical learning. “It was a once in a lifetime experience that will remain with us all forever” said Claire McGovern, a second year SENI student. Leader of the visit, Dr Julia Lindley-Baker said: “The University has established very positive relationships with the Southern India Diocese, who welcome and support our student study visits. Students continue to benefit from the warm hospitality we receive which facilitates opportunities to experience, understand and embrace cultural differences”. To give something back to their hosts in India the students took over a number of gifts for the institutions they visited and presents for the children in the special schools, including gifts for the girls living in a church-supported orphanage. Special Education Needs and Inclusion student Laura Hakner had, through a range of charitable events organised within her village in East Yorkshire, raised over £800 to be given to a range of deserving causes. It wasn’t all work, work, work however. The students were thoroughly entertained during their visit and enjoyed traditional and modern dance demonstrations, mime performances, and of course, delicious meals and refreshments – they even got to meet the Bishop of Tirunelveli Rt. Rev. J.J. Christdoss. It wasn’t all one-sided either with our students doing their best to entertain their hosts with dance moves of their own; leading a conga line of over 500 students in the Sarah Tucker College in Tirunelveli as part of a programme of entertainment. The momentum has not diminished since the students return to the UK either; one student is running a Students Creating Change project - as part of our acclaimed student engagement programme – to raise enough money to fund a student in India through their three-year BA Education programme. If you would like to contribute to this campaign, please contact Helen Waters-Marsh, Student Engagement Facilitator at helen.waters-marsh@bishopg.ac.uk Helen was fortunate enough to accompany the students on their trip to India thanks to the support of the Centre for Enhancement in Teaching and Learning (CELT centre) – which now sits at the heart of the BGU campus. CELT is committed to enhancing learning, teaching and the student experience and supports staff and students in terms of learning development, digital learning and student engagement projects. -
BGU student organises activity day for young carers
A BGU Drama in the Community student recently organised an activity day with forty young carers from across Lincolnshire. Every year Drama in the Community students at BGU complete a community project in their final year working with a community group for approximately three months. The communities vary from work with the elderly, projects with people with mental health issues, special needs, schools, youth groups and many more. Chloe Stewart, a third year Drama in the Community student, decided to work with young carers for her project. Her project culminated in an activity day at the BGU campus giving young carers the opportunity to relax, socialise and try out a range of activities. The young people took part in drama, dance, samba band, sports and craft workshops. Chloe said “after speaking to some of the young carers, it was apparent that the day had had an effect on them. “Some expressed that the day had given them the opportunity to get away from their responsibilities, others said how thrilled they were to have tried the different activities that were available for them, and some just stated how nice it was to meet individuals of a similar age to them in a similar situation. “I felt immense pride in watching the two communities come together to give the young carers the opportunity to have some time away from their home life and responsibilities.” To make the day a success Chloe liaised with a number of outside organisations, companies and Lincolnshire County Council. Freshtime Futures Trust, a charity from Boston that give young individuals funding to achieve their goals, invested just under £1000 to enable the day to go ahead. The connections made at the event will be long lasting and there is hope that the event will be held again in the future. The community project is just one of many opportunities that Drama in the Community students at BGU get involved with. Chloe said “the course gives students incredible opportunities. I am thrilled we are given the chance to go out into the world and use our knowledge and skills to benefit a community. “It is incredible to be able to see your hard work come to life and what real effect you can have on other individuals.” Find out more about studying Drama at BGU. -
Michael Jackson Tribute Promises a Thriller at The Venue
The act billed as the world’s number one Michael Jackson tribute is aiming to provide a ‘Thriller’ for fans at Bishop Grosseteste University on Friday (19th May). Navi is the only Michael Jackson tribute to have worked for Michael Jackson for 17 years (from 1992 until 2009), promoting albums and concerts as well as acting as a decoy for the singer in public appearances. In a 25-year career as a Michael Jackson tribute act Navi has appeared in over 300 cities in 58 different countries. He has performed at Michael Jackson’s birthday parties in Los Angeles and New York, visited the singer’s Neverland Ranch and been invited twice to appear on the Oprah Winfrey Show. He closed the show at the Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix to well over 20,000 people and has been featured on numerous TV programmes and in newspapers including CNN, CBS, ITV, BBC, Dubai One, MTV, The Sun, The Daily Telegraph, The LA Times and The Times of India amongst others. Navi stars in a new film entitled Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland which is due to be released in cinemas this month. “With a winning combination of authentic vocals, energetic dance moves and a striking resemblance to the original, Navi is bringing the ultimate Michael Jackson tribute show to Lincoln that will have you believing that the magic of Michael Jackson lives on!” said Hannah Clipsham, Events Manager at BGU. Tickets for Navi – Chosen by Michael cost £15 and are available online at The Venue website. The show begins at 7.30pm on Friday 19th May. For more information contact Daisy Wedge by emailing daisy.wedge@bishopg.ac.uk or by calling 01522 585635. -
Darcey Bussell brings DDMIX programme for schools to BGU
Ballerina and Strictly Come Dancing judge Darcey Bussell visited Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) in Lincoln today to speak to trainee teachers about DDMIX for Schools. Darcey and her DDMIX team worked with over a hundred trainee teachers from Primary and Secondary programmes from the School of Teacher Development at BGU. DDMIX is a full-body aerobic workout for children created by Darcey Bussell and based on 26 different dance genres, from Arabic and Japanese to the Charleston and the Flamenco. The day opened with a special lecture for all year groups where Darcey introduced the programme. Students then split off into smaller groups to participate in sessions with the DDMIX team. Speaking about DDMIX Darcey said, “Movement to music makes children come alive and changes the way they feel. With the DDMIX programme, children get an exciting and diverse learning experience that is physical, aerobic and high time on task. These benefits should be enjoyed by every child. “Dance fitness can stimulate the child’s interest in sport, in the arts and give them the confidence to explore their own creativity in other fields." An Amazing Experience DDMIX came to BGU through the work of Helen Thornalley, Subject Leader for PE and Dance for the PGCE Secondary course at BGU, who arrived at the University in January. Helen has worked with Darcey and DDMIX for the past three years on training teachers and reflecting on how this work is implemented within schools. Feedback from the trainee teachers is vital for DDMIX to find out what works for children in schools. Helen said: "The opportunity for trainee teachers to work with these professionals who are at the top of their game, and the sharing of their materials with prospective teachers for schools is amazing. “(It was) unique, rich and cathartic for all involved, a very exciting project that I have seen teachers embrace and make it their own." Members of the DDMIX team introduced BGU students to a range of different dances and activities that can be utilised when students go into schools on placements. Jessica Castro, first year BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS student, was full of praise: “The session was really good. I thought it was great how they split everything up into sections, which will help us with how to teach the children. “They haven’t just thrown us into the deep end, they’ve shown us how to work with the children and taught us the dances as well so I thought that was really clever. “I’d love to use (DDMIX) in schools. When we go into placements and we have to use PE I’d definitely use something like this rather than what you’d expect PE to be.” Find out more about Training to Teach at BGU.
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