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BGU Short Courses Help Develop Employability Skills
Do you want to improve your interview technique or develop skills to help you in the world of work? Two upcoming short courses at Bishop Grosseteste University in Lincoln can help participants do just that. The university is offering two one-day courses: Interview Techniques in February or June, and Preparation for Work in April. Both courses can help a range of people from those already in employment, to those looking for employment or their first job and those going back to work after time away. Interview Techniques on Friday 24 February or Monday 12 June 2017 will give participants the skills to help stand out during an interview, whether it be for work, further education or another venture. Participants will learn valuable interview techniques throughout the day before completing a practice interview to demonstrate their skills. The course is open to everyone and costs £60pp or £50 for BGU students and alumni. The Preparation for Work course can help participants improve communication skills at work, boost confidence and prepare you for the expectations of the workplace. According to the UK Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR), "Businesses are looking for young people who stand out from the crowd. They want you to demonstrate that you have a clear idea of where you’re going in life and show signs of having the personal qualities and confidence to get there" This course is designed to help you be aware of your own skills and how you can transfer them to a work environment. Open to everyone, the course on Wednesday 26 April 2017 costs just £35pp. For more information and to book please contact Gemma Fogg by emailing gemma.fogg@bishopg.ac.uk or calling 01522 583621. -
BGU Journalism Courses Could Lead to a New Career
Are you thinking about a new career as a journalist? If so you could take the first steps by signing up for a short course at Bishop Grosseteste University in Lincoln. The university is offering two two-day courses: Introduction to Writing in May and Introduction to Editing in June. Introduction to Writing on 2 and 3 May 2017 will cover both news and feature writing, and participants will explore everything from how to effectively research your writing through to format, style and how to write to a deadline. The course will also include writing headlines, captions and boxes as well as balance, accuracy, how to appropriately structure your writing and working on the web. The Introduction to Editing course on 27 and 28 June 2017 is an interactive course which will cover style and structure, rewriting, accuracy and clarity, proof reading, copy fitting and how to present information effectively. Participants will learn about the other elements that make up a story, including headlines and introductions, and the way words work with images and other parts of the completed page. Each course costs £120, open to everyone from year 12 of sixth form onwards and no previous experience is necessary. If you book on both courses the price is £220, which represents a saving of £20. Exercises and course notes will be included and both courses run from 9.30am until 4.00pm on both days at BGU. Even though these courses are aimed at people wanting to pursue a career in journalism, the skills learned on both are transferable and will help everyone who does any kind of writing and editing, from articles to work reports. “Journalism is changing, but it’s never been more important to society as the way people receive information and consume news adapts to new technologies,” said course leader Alysoun Coles, an experienced freelance journalist and sub-editor. “Working as a journalist is challenging, exciting, demanding and rewarding, and our short courses are an ideal introduction to the career.” For more information and to book please contact Gemma Fogg by emailing gemma.fogg@bishopg.ac.uk or calling 01522 583621. -
Bishop Grosseteste University Unveils a Suite of New Courses
Throughout our 150 years of teaching excellence everyone at Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) has strived to be at the forefront of innovation in higher education, ensuring our courses continue to meet the needs of a constantly evolving student market. The courses are highly regarded by both students and inspectors for their quality and we are excited to add four new Master's level degree options as well as a new Post Graduate Certificate to our ever-growing portfolio. As with our existing selection of courses, these new additions are designed to support learning with a range of potential study options opening them to any budding student. Dr Graham Basten, Head of School of Social Sciences at BGU, believes the launch of the new courses will mark a step forward in the provision of continuous professional development: “Building on our highly successful undergraduate programmes, our Master's level provision within the School has expanded to incorporate top up degrees to existing students and professionals looking to gain higher level qualifications. These new courses are fantastic opportunities created directly with student learning in mind”. Interest can now be registered for: MA in Professional Studies (now MA in Professional Practice with Children, Young People and Families): A specialised two year, part-time Master's Course designed to support and challenge professionals from a range of formal and informal educational settings and contexts. It aims to produce high-calibre postgraduates who are autonomous, reflexive, possessing of inquiring and analytical minds as part of their continued professional formation. MA in Mathematics Education: Designed for individuals teaching mathematics across all phases including Primary, Secondary and Further Education. The course will give students the tools to refine their own professional practice, to study the latest innovations in mathematics teaching, and to compare international systems of Mathematics Education. MSc in Wellbeing and Learning in Teaching: Suitable for a range of professionals within a variety of educational settings. It is ideal for those engaged in support of mental health and wellbeing in education, such as head teachers, teachers, social workers, school nurses, educational psychologists, police and youth justice workers. MSc in Primary/Community Care: Designed to influence and enhance the nature and quality of provision of care within the Primary/Community care setting. It will facilitate wider understanding for professionals currently in the sector but also for those considering a career within Primary/Community provision of care provision along with management and influences on clinical practice within settings. Post Graduate Certificate in Primary Mathematics: This course is an opportunity to develop mathematical subject and pedagogical knowledge, and is designed for people who are currently teaching mathematics in a primary setting. It is ideal for people who are passionate about the learning and teaching of mathematics and want to be able to influence their colleagues. If you are considering taking your education to a new level and these new courses sound like the path for you, you can sign up for more information on the course pages or contact BGU’s Enquiries Team and start your journey today. -
BGU Courses celebrate graduation of their first cohorts
Graduation is always a special time at Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU), offering an opportunity to celebrate the hard-earned achievements of students and staff. -
Journalism Courses at BGU Could Lead to a New Career
Are you thinking about a new career as a journalist? If so you could take the first steps by signing up for a short course at Bishop Grosseteste University in Lincoln. The university is offering two two-day courses: Introduction to Editing in May and Introduction to Writing in July. The Introduction to Editing course on 3rd and 4th May 2016 is an interactive course which will cover style and structure, rewriting, accuracy and clarity, proof reading, copy fitting and how to present information effectively. Students will learn about the other elements that make up a story, including headlines and introductions, and the way words work with images and other parts of the completed page. Introduction to Writing on 4th and 5th July 2016 will cover both news and feature writing, and students will explore everything from how to effectively research your writing through to format, style and how to write to a deadline. The course will also include writing headlines, captions and boxes as well as balance, accuracy, how to appropriately structure your writing and working on the web. Each course costs £110 and no previous experience is necessary. If you book on both courses the price is £200, which represents a saving of £20. Exercises and course notes will be included and both courses run from 9.30am until 4.00pm on both days at BGU. “Journalism is changing, but it’s never been more important to society as the way people receive information and consume news adapts to new technologies,” said course leader Alysoun Coles, an experienced freelance journalist and sub-editor. “Working as a journalist is challenging, exciting, demanding and rewarding, and our short courses are an ideal introduction to the career.” For more information and to book please contact Gemma Fogg by emailing gemma.fogg@bishopg.ac.uk or calling 01522 583621. -
Find everything you need to succeed with new Foundation Year courses at BGU
Find everything you need to succeed with new Foundation Year courses at BGU From September Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) will offer a new suite of Foundation Year courses designed to help people succeed in Higher Education. The new Foundation Year courses offer the chance to study almost any undergraduate degree at BGU over four years, rather than the traditional three. The first year is focused on equipping learners with the necessary tools to excel in Higher Education such as critical thinking and digital skills along with boosting confidence and employability. Throughout the year learners will be able to engage with their chosen subject through special sessions and projects. Once the first year has been completed they will then move straight onto the rest of the course without having to reapply. The courses are open to all ages and experiences and Dr Claire Thomson, Head of BGU’s Centre for Enhancement in Learning and Teaching, whose team will be leading the new Foundation Year praised the benefits the new degrees could offer: “The new Foundation Year options are uniquely adaptable courses that speak to the diversity of the students taking part and can be tailored based on their experience. Students will be able, on certain modules, to choose their topics and projects to match their interests and will have opportunities to experience leading learning sessions. Our ultimate goal is to give people a chance to see that they belong in Higher Education and are an integral part of BGU community.” In addition to the adaptable nature of the courses, the first year of all options will have no set exams and be based around supported learning. Students will have both a personal tutor, as well as a subject liaison tutor, ensuring they have the best preparation possible to succeed in their chosen path. Aimed at traditionally low participation learners, those who potentially lack the confidence or qualifications to consider themselves capable of succeeding in Higher Education, these courses build on the continuing work being carried out by BGU to widen participation in Higher Education. If you’d like to find out more about the new Foundation Year course options, visit our Foundation Year web page, speak to a member of our Enquiries Team or join us on one of Open Days. -
Teacher Education celebrates Good rating
Following a rigorous full inspection in April 2024, the entire range of Initial Teacher Education (ITE) provision at Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) was judged to be ‘Good’ by Ofsted. The University, which boasts over 160 years of heritage in teacher education was visited by 11 Ofsted Inspectors, who scrutinised the wide range of programmes designed to develop primary, secondary and further education teachers to be successful in their future careers. Inspectors commended the ambitious training curricula, noting the clear intent to develop high quality, insightful teachers who work to address social inequality and ‘change pupil’s lives’. Dr Matt Dunn, Head of Initial Teacher Education Programmes at BGU, said: ‘We are delighted with the outcome of this inspection, which mirrors our own self-evaluation. Our highly-qualified and committed team of teacher educators are passionate about the transformational power of education. We nurture excellent teachers, challenging them to be the best that they can be, empowering them to play their part in transforming the communities within which they work. ‘We are especially pleased that inspectors recognised our supportive and caring ethos as a particular strength, noting that trainees consistently reported a ‘family feel’ to their experience in their meetings with inspectors. We are committed to ensuring that our future teachers know how to maintain good mental health and wellbeing, both for themselves and the pupils they teach.’ BGU works with over 740 partner schools and colleges across the region to deliver high quality ITT, and inspectors recognised their vital input, supporting the university in constructing and delivering ambitious and relevant training programmes which meet the needs of employers and communities. With 550 trainee teachers in 2023/24 academic year, BGU makes a significant contribution to the teacher workforce. Professor Karen Stanton, Vice Chancellor of BGU said: ‘I am delighted the University’s dedication to excellence has been affirmed by this inspection. This achievement reflects the unwavering commitment of our entire community towards fostering a dynamic learning environment where students thrive, and aspirations are nurtured. I extend my thanks not only to our exceptional staff but also to our valued partners whose collaboration and support have significantly contributed to the University’s success. Together we celebrate this achievement, proud of the meaningful impact we continue to have in shaping futures and enabling individuals to succeed.’ Inspectors met with several trainee teachers and were impressed with the extent to which they felt supported and prepared to teach in their future careers. One trainee reflected on this after the inspection: ‘Bishop Grosseteste University has provided me with unique experiences, knowledge, and most importantly, the support I needed to undertake my teacher training. With the staff's accessibility, flexibility and patience, I could not ask for a better support system…BGU has modelled a fantastic level of motivation that I intend to replicate in my teaching career. With the team's brilliant understanding and confidence, I developed into the trainee teacher I am today’. Marshall, Primary Trainee. You can read the full Ofsted report here. Find out more about Routes into Teaching with BGU here. BGU staff and partners in Refectory -
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UKNL Education Exchange 2025 fosters international collaboration
BGU hosted students and teachers from the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS), as part of a UK-Netherlands Education Exchange.
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