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Setting up a Bank Account
You will find it helpful to create a bank account here in the UK for the duration of your studies. The UK has many different banks to choose from, with many branches within a short walk of each other on Lincoln’s main shopping street, the High Street. -
Applying for paid employment
You may wish to supplement your income whilst you are studying with part-time paid employment, should your visa permit you to work. Before you start looking for work, you need to have for a National Insurance (NI) number from the UK Government. -
Spring Return Information
Information on how we plan to return to learning safely through the Spring -
New virtual enterprise room provides first step for entrepreneurs at BGU
In January the Enterprise Team within BG Futures re opened their student enterprise room…in a virtual capacity. Sarah Moseley, Enterprise Development Manager explains: “National lockdowns and the ‘stay at home directive’ have led us to consider innovative ways to support our self-employed / entrepreneurial students and graduates. At the end of January, we held the launch event for the collaborative enterprise space via MS Teams. In the context of their business / enterprise / idea, attendees were asked to come prepared to give a brief overview if their business / idea, their very own ‘top tips’ for starting a business, and to share barriers to progression. We believe that our own BGU student’s and graduate’s experiences can offer a great many rich learning points; not just for their fellow entrepreneurs, but for ourselves as professional support staff.” Cassie Rainey, Enterprise Advisor added: “This is a safe and supportive environment where our students and recent graduates are given the opportunity to engage with like-minded people. We are keen to unearth common themes and to identify specific areas of support so we can tailor future sessions.” Initial responses to the session have been overwhelmingly positive with feedback from participants of “Great to chat with everyone and see how we can help each other” “Really good to meet other students wanting to start their own businesses” The next session will take place on Wednesday 24th March at 7pm – 8pm via MS Teams. We will be joined by Mikey, Student Enterprise Coordinator at the University of Lincoln who administers the Growing Graduate Enterprise scheme. This will be of particular interest to anyone who has graduated within the last 3 years or is due to graduate this summer and is thinking of starting a business in Greater Lincolnshire. On hand will be George Hughes, BGU Graduate of 2020 who made a successful pitch for £5000 for his venture. Email sarah.moseley@bishopg.ac.uk for the link to the session. To keep up to date:Check the Student & BG Futures portalsFollow us on Twitter Like us on FacebookConnect with us on LinkedIn -
Wildlife, Poetry and St Patrick: How BGU Adapted to Promote Wellbeing Virtually
by Linette Wallace - Centre Co-Ordinator for the Centre for Enhancement in Learning & Teaching (CELT) at BGU -
BG Futures Support for autistic students at BGU
The BG Futures: Careers, Employability and Enterprise team are here to support you throughout your time at BGU and beyond to make informed, supported, and successful transitions into work, further study, self-employment, or any other route you wish to progress onto after finishing your studies. We understand that all autistic people are individuals with unique support requirements, that’s why we provide 1:1 career information, advice and guidance bespoke to your needs. This could be anything from support with applying for jobs, exploring your skills and potential areas for development, or routes into possible careers. We can also support you with conversations such as disclosing your autism to employers and provide you with a safe and impartial environment to consider your options. If you’d like to book a 1:1 careers or enterprise appointment one of our advisors, or if you’d like to work with us to create a programme of support for you, you can: Visit this link and log in with your student details.You can also book via the BG Futures area on the student portal: just click the purple ‘BGFutures’ tile, then the ‘BGFutures Online’ tile, you will be auto-logged in to our booking system where you can select an appointment at a time and a format that works for you.You can call us on 01522 583900Or you can reach us via email at bgfutures@bishopg.ac.uk -
International students bring Festive Cheer to BG Futures
BG Futures, the Careers, Employability and Enterprise department at Bishop Grosseteste University, are now full of yuletide spirit thanks to international students Danling, Jianxin and their friend Rongrong. -
BG Futures conduct focus group with business students
BG Futures, the Careers, Employability and Enterprise department at Bishop Grosseteste University recently invited the Level 5 BA (Hons) Business students into the Centre for a focus group. -
Student and Graduate Enterprise
Opportunities to be Enterprising at BGU -
Message from the Vice Chancellor
Friday 9 September 2022 The University community joins with the country in mourning the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II, who has been a part of our lives for 70 years as our Monarch. The Queen’s long reign through changing times demonstrated a life sustained by Christian faith and deep personal sacrifice. Her dignity, grace and joy transcended cultural and faith differences and bound a family of nations together. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those impacted and grieving at this time. As a community, our condolences are expressed to the new King and all his family. We are monitoring the advice and guidance issued by the Palace and the Government in how to mark the next few days, which will be the official period of national mourning and will continue until the day of the State Funeral. This morning, the Union flag was lowered to half-mast in front of the Newport entrance. There is a Book of Condolence available in the Chapel and candles are available for those who wish to light one. The Chaplain will be holding prayer services next week; details are available on the portal. You may see the flag rise again tomorrow from 1pm, for 24 hours; this is in line with protocols, as King Charles III is proclaimed as our new sovereign. We are awaiting further guidance from the Department for Education and will communicate the advice coming from that office as soon as we receive it. Teaching, learning and all other administrative activities will continue as normal, except on the day of the State Funeral. We are looking forward to warmly welcoming our students onto campus next week for enrolment and re-enrolment, as well as those who are moving into their accommodation. Students whose enrolment slots may be affected by the date of the funeral will be contacted as soon as we know more. Thank you for your understanding and, as always, for pulling together as a community to support each other at this difficult time. *Update 13/09/2022* Following the announcement that Monday 19 September will be a Bank Holiday for the State Funeral, the University will be closed on this date. Students who had enrolment, re-enrolment or subject induction meetings on this date only will be contacted to have this rescheduled. All other dates remain unaffected.
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