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Applications open for BGU & Lincoln Civic Trust Scholarship Award
Applications are invited for the Lincoln Civic Trust scholarship award 2020-21, which is funded by the Lincoln Civic Trust and Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU). The award honours the work of Richard Lucas, the Trust’s founding president and noted local historian. Applications are open to students who are enrolled on the MA in Social & Cultural History who are either studying full-time 2020-2021 or who are undertaking their second year of part-time study. The scholarship is competitive. Applicants must submit a 1000 word research proposal on their choice of dissertation subject which MUST address an aspect of the history of the City of Lincoln, and/or Lincolnshire. The outline should include: name and contact detailsindication of stage of study(full-time or part-time)clearly state the intended area of researchthe significance of the research and archives to be consulted.The award will be administered as a discount of £2,000 against the tuition fee payable by the selected student for the MA in Social & Cultural History during the academic year 2020-21.The recipient of the award will be invited to attend the Lincoln Civic Trust’s Annual General Meeting and present their dissertation research outline. They will be expected to return after the completion and submission of their dissertation and give an illustrated presentation on their findings. They will also be invited to publish a short written summary of their dissertation research in a newsletter, magazine, and/or report. The closing date for this scholarship is Monday 28th September 2020, no later than 4pm. Any applications received after this time will not be accepted. The selection of the recipient will be based on expert review undertaken by academic staff within the History subject area. Their decision in the matter is final.Applicants are to submit their applications via email to the Programme Leader,Dr Claire Hubbard-Hall: claire.hubbard-hall@bishopg.ac.uk -
Collaborative BGU Nursing Programme makes Finals at HSJ Awards
The Postgraduate Certificate in General Practice Nursing (GPN-ST), a collaborative project between Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU), HEE East Midlands, University of Northampton and Lincs Healthcare community has made it to the final of the 2020 Health Service Journal (HSJ) Value Awards. Although there will be no face to face event to announce the winners there will be an online HSJ Value Awards Day on 4th September. The online day is open to all and will begin at 9am and end at 4pm. It will be held on twitter, via @HSJ_Awards, and there is no need to register in advance. A 20-min slot will be dedicated to each category, in which the shortlist will be showcased and details surrounding the winner including their project synopses and judge’s commentary will be highlighted. The category for the GPN-ST, ‘System or Commissioner Led Service Redesign Initiative’ starts at 3pm. Addressing workforce shortfalls is a key priority for England’s Chief Nursing Officer. General Practice Nurse Specialty Training (GPN-ST) successfully creates a pipeline of new GPNs across STPs and resolves inter-practice poaching and recycling from the diminishing pool of experienced GPNs. GPN-ST offers nurses a way into an exciting and dynamic first destination GPN career, providing invaluable ‘on the job’ exposure, postgraduate education and supervision whilst also financially supporting practices to train. Showcased nationally as a model of good practice and a forerunner of the Long Term Plan’s ‘GPN Fellowships’, GPN-ST is delivering a viable solution to the GPN workforce crisis. Kirsty is a General Practice Nurse in Market Rasen and completed the course earlier this year. She shared her experiences and what the course could offer her career: “I had always wanted to work within General Practice right from my placements as a student nurse. After working in secondary care for 2 years from qualifying I got a job in General Practice but with no real experience I applied for the PG Cert in General Practice Nursing. Completing the course has given me the skills and underpinning knowledge to provide great care to patients and it has helped me understand the role of a practice nurse and enabled me to fulfil the role. I love my job as a practice nurse and the course really helped me achieve where I wanted to be.” The PG Cert In General Practice Nursing is a fantastic opportunity for health care professionals to up skill and provides a pathway into the developing course portfolio within the School of Social Science at BGU which reflects current and future needs of the health and social care sector. Other current courses include Master's in Health & Social Care Leadership and Primary & Community Care. To find out how these courses can help develop your healthcare skills visit our website or contact our Enquiries Team. -
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Award Nomination for ‘Cooking with CELT’ Video Series
The Centre for Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (CELT) at Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) has been shortlisted for a prestigious HEIST award for its innovative YouTube-series ‘Cooking with CELT and friends’. ‘Cooking with CELT and Friends’ was launched in September 2019 to support student engagement and ran throughout the first half of the academic year. This inventive project sought to make every student at BGU feel part of their learning community and involved the production of short cooking demonstrations by professional support staff as they introduced themselves and their student support services to new students. “The videos really broadened my knowledge on the services on campus and made me more aware of the support available to me." Kieron Treacher, History and Education. A launch event was held at the Freshers’ Fayre in 2019. Free gifts of olive oil and balsamic vinegar were offered to students, as well as cupcakes and the opportunity to enter a raffle to win a food hamper. During the event, students were also able to sign up to a mailing list to receive information about each video as it was released. Continuing promotion through the semester included the use of printed posters and pull-up banners, as well as digital promotion via social media and the electronic student portal. "I watch the Cooking with CELT videos every week and they are all really good recipes for students. This is the perfect start in helping them cook for themselves as well as talking about what is on campus to help them academically, socially and mentally.” Jasmin Reid, BA (hons) Primary Education. As a Student Engagement project, Cooking with CELT was tailored to the unique and atypical nature of Higher Education at Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU). A small, specialist university which focuses on initial teacher training and education-based courses, BGU’s students often learn away from campus on work-based placements. Consequently, when the CELT team set out to create a resource to familiarise our students with BGU’s professional support services, it needed to be something innovative Cooking with CELT is certainly innovative. Its mission was three-fold: to make information about support services accessible; to provide guidance for cooking simple recipes; and to facilitate a sense of a learning community by allowing students to match real people to services. It also offered the benefit of delivering this information throughout the first semester, avoiding the information overload that can occur within the first few weeks of term. Staff at the University also enjoyed the series and learnt something new about the professional support services at BGU. “When you work in one specific area, it’s easy to lose sight of the work of other departments – Cooking with CELT helped my understanding of what we do across a range of services for students and has helped me signpost students better.” Fran Trzeciak, Learning Development Tutor. The project has been shortlisted in the Best Low Budget Initiative category by the HEIST team who are celebrating their 30th year rewarding best practice in the higher education sector. The winner of the category is due to be announced in October 2020. The Cooking with CELT videos have now been compiled into a playlist to run on the CELT area on BGU’s student portal -
A Message of Thanks to the BGU Community
Bishop Grosseteste University is aware of the ongoing press coverage regarding university students within the UK and is constantly monitoring the situation for our students. A small number of staff and students have reported symptoms and the University has ensured that each person has observed the required period of isolation in addition to arranging for a COVID-19 test. So far, we have not had any students or staff attending campus with a positive test result. We would like to thank our community of staff, students, and their families for their combined efforts to limit the spread of the virus, especially now that teaching has resumed. The Students’ Union has been pivotal in liaising with the student body to ensure that we collect and act upon feedback, and this will continue throughout this year. The University has put in place extensive measures to limit the spread of COVID-19, including enhanced cleaning regimes, increased handwashing and sanitising facilities, the wearing of face coverings and extensive signage to promote safe space and social distancing. We have provided clear guidance (see Working Together) on how we can all help each other to stay safe, socialising in groups of up to six and how to tell us if you need to self-isolate and / or get a test. Once you tell us then we will provide advice and support on learning and teaching, living in accommodation and well-being whilst you are self-isolating. We provide 24/7 mental health support to all students, and we encourage everyone who needs to, to use that facility and seek the support of staff including- Student Advice, Chaplaincy, the Students’ Union and tutors. BGU is proud of our community and we are aware that the current limited impact of the virus on campus is down to the responsible behaviour of everybody. Thank you for your help and support. The Reverend Canon Professor Peter Neil - Vice-Chancellor Erin Bell - President: Union Development -
Dr Derwin Gregory
Associate Professor of Conflict ArchaeologyProgramme Leader, Archaeology, Military History, and Heritage derwin.gregory@bishopg.ac.uk Dr Derwin Gregory specialises in post-medieval landscapes and modern conflict archaeology. He has undertaken research projects on the archaeology of the Special Operations Executive (SOE) and the United States Army Air Force (USAAF). Following excavations at a Second World War airfield, during which he uncovered evidence of personal acts of memorialisation, he has become particularly interested in the link between material culture and wellbeing within the armed forces. Related courses: Archaeology & HistoryArchaeological Specialist ApprenticeshipMilitary History -
Free Cinema Showings Throughout the Autumn for Students at BGU
The Venue cinema at Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) is working with BGSU to re-open its doors to provide free showings exclusively to students. Starting Tuesday 13 October, with a showing of ‘The Greatest Showman’, and running through until the end of November Tuneful Tuesdays, Throwback Thursdays and Big Screen Saturdays will bring the very best musicals, cult classics and blockbuster films from the last two years, to students. The safe and socially distanced showings have been organised in partnership between the Venue and Bishop Grosseteste University Students’ Union. The key goal of the showings, as SU President Erin Bell explains, is to ensure that students still have a range of social opportunities, despite the limitations imposed by COVID-19: "During this unusual time in our students lives it's very easy to feel isolated and alone, especially in on-campus accommodation. We wanted to find an activity that our students could attend regularly which would provide them with a memorable and fun social experience, and what would be better than a free trip to the cinema? We'd like to thank BGU and the team at The Venue for making this a reality and helping us provide such an amazing service to all of our students" Laura-Jane Lunt, Interim Commercial Manager at the Venue, shared the SU’s view adding: “We are delighted to be working with BGSU to offer the students this exclusive cinema experience. Here at The Venue our aim is to make cinema accessible to everyone, in friendly and safe environment and to also nurture a passion for film. We want to offer a space where students can socialise with their bubble safely and enjoy a night at the cinema.” Please note that seats must be booked in advance via the Venue website, no walk-ins or cash payments will be accepted. In addition to the free showings students will be able to enjoy food and drink ‘table service’ direct to their seats along with two new pizza meal deals. Full details on the offers and how to order can be found on the Venue website. To find out how you can become a part of our supportive learning community, visit our website, speak to a member of our Enquiries Team or join us on one of our Open Days. -
Sexual Crime and Trauma Explored in BGU Academic’s New Book
Helen Swaby, Lecturer on the undergraduate Counselling programme and MSc Mental Health, Wellbeing and Resilience has published her most recent edited book titled “Sexual Crime and Trauma”. The book is part of a series, with each volume exploring a specific field of research within the area of sexual crime. Thus far, this has included sexual crime and prevention, religion, experience of imprisonment and Circles of Support and Accountability. This book, which was co-edited with colleagues from Nottingham Trent University, explores the growing understanding and evidence base for the role of trauma in sexual offending. It represents a paradigm shift, in which trauma is becoming an important risk factor to be considered in the treatment of individuals convicted of sexual crime. The authors consider the theoretical and historical explanations and understandings of sexual offending and its relationship with early trauma, paving the way for a volume which considers client’s treatment needs through a new, trauma-informed lens. The experiences and challenges of specific groups are also explored, including young people and women. Speaking following publication Helen explained what drew her to the subject area: “The book is part of a series of books which offers original contributions to specific avenues of research within the field of sexual crime. This book draws together literature within the field of trauma and sexual crime, which is of particular interest to me because working in a trauma-informed way very much aligns with my psychotherapy training and practice. Readable, yet firmly anchored in a sound evidence base, this book is relevant to psychologists, therapists, criminologists, psychiatrists, mental health nurses, social workers, students, and to practitioners and the general public with an interest in learning more about the topic.” You can get your copy of the book by clicking here or for the full series so far click here. To find out how you can create your own successes in our collaborative learning community, visit our website, speak to a member of our Enquiries Team or join us on one of our Open Days. -
Professor Julian Stern
Professor of Education and Religion julian.stern@bishopg.ac.uk Julian Stern works on education and religion, leading research projects and organisations, and supervising doctorates. He qualified as a piano teacher, and then as a teacher of humanities and social sciences, and was a school teacher for fourteen years. Moving into teacher education and research, he has worked in universities in London, Yorkshire, and now Lincolnshire. Themes of his work include the philosophy of schooling, religious education, spirituality in education, research methods, and issues related to solitude, silence and loneliness. Related courses: PGCE Religious EducationMA in EducationEdDPhD -
Webinars help Students create business connections and share experiences
Students on the undergraduate Business course at Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) haven’t been letting the complications created by COVID-19 prevent them from meeting and working with professionals and entrepreneurs across the country. In the latest of a series of online webinars, which form part of the Business Fundamentals module, students were treated to a guest lecture and Q&A session from Norman Mayhew founding director of The Sussex Sign Company. Norman’s session explored how The Sussex Sign Company has had to develop and redefine its strategy in light of various market forces including recession, Covid, legislation and social trends. In addition Norman has also carried out sessions with 2nd and 3rd BGU students along with mentoring one of the learners on our Senior Leader Master's Degree Apprenticeship programme. Speaking after the webinar Becky Goodman, Programme Leader for Business at BGU, thanked Norman and discussed the importance of these sessions for learners: “I would like to thank Norman for giving his time to support our learners to develop a real world understanding of the current challenges facing SMEs. Project based learning is a key feature of the BA (Hons) Business at BGU and activities such as this give our learners the opportunity to acquire deeper knowledge through active exploration of real-world challenges.” Feedback has been very positive with students sharing their enjoyment at being able to learn from and talk to a business owner who is dealing with the current crisis impacting businesses and that this has brought what they have learnt in lectures regarding strategy development and implementation to life. The BA Business is a course that prides itself on putting theory to the test and in context through an active and project based approach. Having virtual tours of organisations and their environments, and speakers coming into sessions this year is therefore just one of the ways that the programme team are keeping this ethos alive.” To find out how you can create your own successes in our collaborative learning community, visit our website, speak to a member of our Enquiries Team or join us on one of our Open Days. Alternatively, if you’re a business or entrepreneur interested in sharing your experiences with our students, please email becky.goodman@bishopg.ac.uk
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