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BGU calendar raises money for local cat charity
It's been no secret that Johnty, Bishop Grosseteste University’s famous mascot in previous years, had proven to be a popular resident of the University. Which is why he was brought back for another calendar to raise money for the much loved charity Lincoln Cat Care! Established in 2004 by a group of cat lovers, this local charity relies on donations to rehome strays, cover vet bills, and provide emergency care to felines in need. Trustee for Lincoln Cat Care Liz Truss was presented with the cheque for the £501 by Ian Ferguson from IT (who organised the sales) and Vice Chancellor Karen Stanton. Reprographics Manager, Alan Stacey also kindly last year put the calendar together using photos taken by Ian. Newer feline resident Gizmo, was more than happy to help out with the process of getting the calendar designed and printed. In fact, Gizmo makes a special appearance in one of the calendar's months. There are still calendars available for purchase. Please contact johntyuniversitycat@gmail.com to order yours for £3.50. -
Purr-fect calendar of campus cats raises over £700 for local cat care charity
Retired campus cat Johnty and current BGU mascot Gizmo have raised money for Lincoln Cat Care. -
Campus cat raises money for local charity
A local university campus cat has raised £525 for a much-loved local charity, by launching his own calendar. Johnty, Bishop Grosseteste University’s famous mascot, posed up a storm for his 2023 calendar. The feline philanthropist is a familiar furry face to students, staff, and campus visitors and boasts a significant online following via his Facebook page. His main role on campus is providing a calming influence to support students in their studies. On sale since October, the calendar includes twelve photos of the mascot-turned-model and has proven popular with the BGU community. Johnty's adopted owner, Vice-Chancellor of BGU, Professor Peter Neil said: “The staff in IT who enjoy his company in the office were very keen to do something for charity and, together with our reprographics department, have designed a unique calendar which shows Johnty off at his mischievous best. “I am delighted this money has been raised by staff and students for this important local feline charity.” The cheque for more than £525 was presented to Lincoln Cat Care Trustee Liz Thomson by Vice-Chancellor Peter Neil and Ian Ferguson from IT at BGU, Johnty’s personal photographer for the calendar. Established in 2004 by a group of cat lovers, Lincoln Cat Care relies on donations to rehome strays, cover vet bills, and provide emergency care to felines in need. Liz said: “We currently have around 100 cats and caring for them can be expensive, so this donation is so appreciated. “Thank you to everyone who bought Johnty’s calendar. Your donation will help a lot of cats.” There are still calendars available for purchase. Please contact johntyuniversitycat@gmail.com to order yours for £3.50. All proceeds will continue to be donated to Lincoln Cat Care. -
TV Presenter to be Honoured at BGU Graduation Ceremony
TV Presenter Nicholas Crane will receive an honorary degree from Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) in Lincoln at a graduation ceremony next week.Mr Crane, best known for his work on BBC Television as the presenter of BAFTA-winning TV series Coast, will receive an honorary degree in recognition of his work as a geographer, explorer, writer and broadcaster.He will be honoured at a ceremony at Lincoln Cathedral at 2.30pm on Wednesday 19th July.That same day at 10.15am Dr Giles Gasper will receive an honorary degree in recognition of his work in the field of medieval history. His outstanding leadership and endeavours with the Ordered Universe Project have contributed significantly to the scholarly understanding of Robert Grosseteste, after whom the university is named.A total of 867 students will receive their degrees at the ceremonies, which will take place at 10.15am and 2.30pm on Wednesday 19th July and Thursday 20th July 2017.“Graduation day is a special day in the university calendar and we are very much looking forward to celebrating the success of our graduates with their friends and families,” said the Reverend Canon Professor Peter Neil, Vice Chancellor of BGU.Following the ceremonies, guests will be able to enjoy strawberries and prosecco, a vintage bus bar and a vintage ice cream van at the BGU campus while being entertained by the University’s steel band and jazz trio. -
Accelerated Degrees: Head Start or False Start?
The practice of ‘Accelerated’ or ‘Fast Track’ two year-long degree courses has been in the news again this month, as former universities minister Jo Johnson sought to further increase their frequency across the higher education sector. However, despite having been available at certain universities for nearly 10 years, they continue to prove divisive. For some they provide a cheaper option with a potentially fast transition into employment, whilst for others they create an unnecessary burden on resources without allowing enough time for students to develop. How does an accelerated degree programme work? Typically they offer the opportunity for learners to reduce the time taken to complete a BA/BSc course (360 credits) full-time from 3 years to 2 years or part-time from 6 years to 4 years. This is done by utilising the traditional student summer vacation as a third ‘semester’ to cover an additional 60 credits (for full-time students) or 30 credits (for part-time students). So the intensity of study within a semester is not increased, instead students study continuously through the calendar year. In theory this should allow some full-time students to reduce their costs whilst at university by only needing to incur 2 years of rent and living costs and, potentially begin earning a year earlier. Should you choose an accelerated degree course? For those who like to get things done quickly accelerated degrees probably sound ideal, however, Dr Robert Boast - Executive Dean: Learning, Teaching and Student Engagement at Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) – advises prospective students take caution before diving in: “Accelerated degrees are not for all students as has been shown by the limited take-up of these programmes where they have been offered. Most students see their time at university as a 3 year experience giving themselves time to develop, acquire skills and reflect on what careers they are best suited to move in to.” Lecturers and indeed the courses themselves also face potentially adverse consequences from an increase in accelerated degrees. The summer period is a time for academics to conduct research, undertake staff development and plan and develop existing and new courses which then informs and enhances the student experience for the next academic year, maintaining and improving the quality of the degree programmes. Do BGU offer two year degrees? Although accelerated degrees are not currently part of the portfolio of programmes at BGU Dr Boast adds this is always under review: “With all programme developments we always ensure that we understand what the learners require so that we can give them the best learning and teaching experience as possible. We are also looking to develop work-based learning/apprenticeship programmes with businesses, which might be more attractive to people in work who want access to degree level qualifications whilst earning.” Make sure you are up to speed Far from the finished article, the concept of accelerated degrees will continue to be honed and evolved over the next few years. Wherever your opinion on them falls, when it comes to choosing your degree, understanding the facts is of the upmost importance. Our Enquiries Team are always happy to answer any of your questions to ensure you have all the information you could need. You can find more about our current portfolio of degrees and begin your university adventure here. -
BGU Officially Welcome New Students at Annual Matriculation Ceremony
Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) formally welcomed nearly 600 students at the annual Matriculation Ceremony on Tuesday 9 October. Now in its fourth year the welcoming ceremony has become an established and popular part of the academic calendar. All newly enrolled students are invited to the ceremony, held in the grand surroundings of Lincoln Cathedral, which gives both undergraduate and postgraduate students the chance to meet University staff and each other. This year’s ceremony began at 3pm with a procession of over 100 BGU members of staff before the new students were officially welcomed to the University by the University’s Chancellor, Dame Judith Jonas-Mayhew, the Vice-Chancellor, the Reverend Canon Professor Peter Neil, the President of the Students’ Union, Craig Ferguson and the The Dean of Lincoln, The Very Revd Christine Wilson. As a symbol of their belonging in BGU, all students were given a specially designed gold badge. The Vice-Chancellor explained why the event has become such an important part of the student journey at BGU: “The Matriculation Ceremony marks our students’ formal entry into the University. In addition to offering a friendly welcome to all those who are starting their studies here this year, it ensures they know they are now part of the BGU and academic community, of which every student is an integral member. It is emphasised that we are all there to guide and support the students throughout their time with us.” The ceremony closed with a performance from the BGU choir followed by speeches from Samuel Wernham, second year Drama student, and Emma Stanbridge, BGU graduate and MA English Literature student. New undergraduate students Amelia Revill, Education Studies and English, Charlotte Jezard, Education Studies, and Francesca Baugh, Primary Education with QTS, described after the ceremony how, thanks to the event, BGU was already feeling like home: “This afternoon has been really welcoming and enjoyable. It’s really nice to see all the students and academics coming together to meet each other, we’ve enjoyed our time at BGU so far but this has definitely made us all feel even more at home here” If you would like to become a part of the BGU community visit our website to find out about all the exciting courses available to you or contact our Enquiries Team today. You can watch this year’s ceremony and find a photo album on our Facebook page. -
Open seminar to explore what it means to be inspired by William Blake
The works of William Blake have been providing artists and academics with inspiration for centuries. Dieter Löchle’s productive discourse with Blake, in particular, has shown many layers over the last 40 years. Beginning in academia it has grown and evolved leading to a kind of künstlerpaar relationship that has defined his calendar publications, performances and installations. “a wilderness of joy”… what it means to be inspired by William Blake: Dieter Löchle’s current William Blake Project is an open seminar run by Dr Sibylle Earle, Reader in English Literature at Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU), which will explore this ongoing relationship by examining a range of Löchle’s creations. The seminar takes place Thursday 6 December 2018 5.30pm – 7.00pm - Robert Hardy Seminar 1 All are welcome please contact sibylle.erle@bishopg.ac.uk to register. -
BGU kick off the Festive Season with a Christmas Extravaganza
The festive season kicked into full gear at Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) last weekend as the University held its first Christmas Extravaganza. Over 100 children, along with their families and friends, came to visit Santa in his amazing grotto where they were entertained by puppet shows, magic shows, a circus workshop and face painting. The Extravaganza, which also played host to stalls and activities from the BGU Lincoln Teenage Market, received excellent feedback and now looks set to become a popular edition to the BGU events calendar. Funds raised at the event will be going to the BGU Foundation Fund which provides grants to support projects that enhance the student experience and help to make a difference to other peoples’ lives. The seasonal celebrations continue at BGU next week with our annual Christmas Carol Service where you are invited to join BGU staff and students in the spectacular surroundings of St Hugh’s Choir in Lincoln Cathedral. This year’s theme of “Looking into the Future” draws together the great Advent themes of the signs that point to the coming of the Saviour, with a foretaste of the Christmas Joy. Admission is free of charge and all are welcome. Further details can be obtained from events@bishopg.ac.uk or by telephoning 01522 585635 For more information on all our upcoming events, please visit our website. -
Volunteers Spread the Seasonal Spirit at BGU
For a third straight year staff at Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) volunteered their time to ensure vulnerable individuals in Lincoln would not be forgotten this Christmas. -
Budding Educators Begin Their Professional Journeys at BGU’s Teaching Careers Fair
Around 300 final year teaching trainees began forging their future careers this week by attending the BG Futures Teaching Careers Fair.
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