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  1. BGU Project Seeks to Help Local Businesses Succeed by Becoming Disability Confident
    Bishop Grosseteste University's (BGU) Business Inspiration Project – based at BGU’s Lincolnshire Open Research and Innovation Centre (LORIC) – has worked hard with a series of key partners, including Jobcentre Plus, the Shaw Trust and East Lindsey District Council to put on an event to assist small businesses in meeting skills shortages by diversifying their workforce. Succeeding in business is your top priority. So finding the best people is essential. With unemployment at its lowest since the 1970s and skills shortages across most sectors, for many businesses recruitment is becoming ever more challenging. In East Lindsey District alone there are close to 8000 unemployed people with some form of disability. As an employer based in the region, this event is designed to help you understand what support and assistance is out there to become part of the solution to employ people with a disability who are unemployed. Being Disability Confident is about recruiting and retaining disabled people and people with health conditions for their skills and talent. By becoming Disability Confident you could discover someone your business just can’t do without. The event will provide expert advice and signposting to information available to a business, helping them to become disability aware. There will also be some inspiring talks from small and medium sized local businesses who have successfully recruited individuals with a disability, demonstrating how this has positively impacted their business. Join the Business Inspiration Team on the 9th of October to: Hear Expert Advice - What support is available to you as a business Understand how to make your business more disability aware Hear from Local Employers and Employees Learn about the Small Employer Offer including potential Small Employer Payment The event will begin at 8am at The Priory Hotel in Louth. For more information or to book your place on this event, please contact Julie Fisher on 07398 893993 or email Julie.fisher@bishopg.ac.uk. If you’d like to find out more information on how the Business Inspiration and LORIC teams can support your business visit our website or contact loric@bishopg.ac.uk.
  2. Lord-Lieutenant Officially Opens BGU Research Centre
    Bishop Grosseteste University’s (BGU) new Lincolnshire Open Research and Innovation Centre (LORIC) has been officially opened at an event led by BGU Vice Chancellor the Reverend Canon Professor Peter Neil and the Lord-Lieutenant for Lincolnshire, Toby Dennis. Conceived by BGU, LORIC will provide support to businesses, public and third-sector organisations across Greater Lincolnshire by enabling connections with data specialists and researchers to bring new insights for businesses. Speaking at the launch event Christopher Bridle, LORIC Project Manager, spoke of how the county was at the heart of the project: “This is an incredibly rewarding moment, a lot of hard work has gone into taking the project to this point and it wouldn't have been possible without the involvement of a range of local companies. LORIC truly is a resource created by and for the people of Lincolnshire”. His words were echoed by the Reverend Canon Professor Peter Neil: “LORIC is just one manifestation of BGU's dedication to supporting the Lincolnshire community by placing research and the exchange of knowledge at the centre of what we do. It highlights our journey as an evolving university that we are now able to offer local businesses expertise and support to improve their practices which will, in turn, benefit the county for years to come". Opening the Centre Toby Dennis, the Lord-Lieutenant, shared his excitement for the positive impact LORIC will have for Lincolnshire business: "It is indeed a great thrill to be able to open this wonderful concept from an innovative and ever developing institution. This latest addition is an inspiration to the local community from which all corners of the county will have the opportunity to benefit. BGU is held in the highest regard far and wide and the county should feel privileged to be the home of this exceptional place of education and development" LORIC will be hosting its first Open Day for Lincolnshire businesses on the 17th of October from 4-6.30pm. Any SME within Greater Lincolnshire is welcome to attend and to hear more about how LORIC can support business, to tour the facilities and to enjoy refreshments. For more information contact loric@bishopg.ac.uk
  3. CELT Helps Students ‘Escape’ their Anxieties to Find their New Home at BGU
    Beginning the university adventure can be a daunting prospect. Finding themselves in a new place far from their home and friends, some students struggle to adapt and turn their university into their new home. The Centre for Enhancement in Learning and Teaching (CELT) team at Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) are dedicated to making students feel part of the BGU community from the minute they arrive and over the last few weeks they have been running events to help feel at home. The ‘Escape Rooms’ challenge was held as part of the new year’s induction week. Fifty students split into teams of three to six people were set four tasks based around academic skills: Mind Game: An activity based around developing a ‘growth’ mind set where students were required to hunt for clues to solve a series of problems. Trivia Pursuit: An activity based around research where students were required to find the correct information by identifying what is a reliable source and what’s not. Divergent Thinking: A series of puzzles and problems requiring students to think literally and laterally to devise solutions to successfully complete the task. Lexical Neapolitan: An activity requiring a problem to be solved using software by merging together documents to obtain the answer. The full event was designed to help students transition to their new surroundings, create a feeling of community and increase their mental and physical wellbeing. Feedback from the event was very positive with participants enjoying the activities and the opportunity to meet and mix with other new students. Mature students in particular often find starting their university studies after a break from education intimidating; with concerns over connecting with their peers causing anxiety instead of excitement. With this mind the CELT team put together another special event designed specifically around their experiences. The half day event offered mature students an introduction to the support available to them from across the University along with providing them a chance to meet fellow mature students and begin planting their own roots. BGU offer a range of different support services to help our students feel at home. If you’re in need of help and are unsure where to begin anyone from our Student Advice, CELT, BGSU and Chaplaincy teams will be more than happy to guide you. You can keep up to date with all the upcoming events designed to support and inspire our students on our news and events pages.
  4. BGU Doctoral Research Conference a Resounding Success
    Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) hosted 170 doctoral students from nine universities for a lively and forward-thinking for East Midlands Doctoral (EMDoc) network research conference last month. EMDoc is a network of nine universities from across the East Midlands created to recognise and support doctoral research. The EMDoc Conference is held annually, to give doctoral students the opportunity to meet together and to showcase their progress, in a supportive environment. Keynote presentations were delivered by Professor Wasyl Cajkler, University of Leicester, and Professor Niro Siriwardena, University of Lincoln, who each emphasised the importance of planning for and encouraging a positive impact from research, both within and beyond traditional academic settings. They were joined by a number of the attendees who delivered presentations of their research, either in a traditional oral presentation format, as a research poster or in a snappy “three minute thesis” (3MT) format, emphasising the impact of their work. Dr Caroline Horton, Reader in Psychology at BGU, who co-organised and hosted the conference with Dr Phil Wood, Reader in Education, described how the diverse conversation created at the event made the hard work that went into it worthwhile: “Organising and hosting a conference is no mean feat. But the experience was made possible, and much more enjoyable, with the support of BGU’s PhD students. The conference rooms were full of lively discussions about interdisciplinary issues, ranging from mechanical engineering to music education. "Many delegates commented on how enjoyable the event was. We hope the event built some collaborative networks, and highlighted the importance of research impact from the outset of a research career.” In addition to hosting this year’s conference BGU are excited that Dr Wood will chair the network’s meetings in 2019-20 as BGU’s representative. You can find more information on the fascinating events and conferences taking place across the University on our events page.
  5. Enterprising students triumph with Tenner challenge
    The Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) Enterprise Club hosted the first ‘Tenner Challenge’ of the year during freshers week. The challenge sought resourceful individuals to come together to generate enterprising ideas to turn a profit from a ‘tenner’ in under 36 hours. The event was a resounding success with the teams involved not only returning their tenner and making over £25 per team profit, but also donating £1 each to the Young Enterprise charity which empowers young people to harness their personal and business skills. The event was organised and run by staff from BG Futures, BGU’s Careers, Employability and Enterprise service, who commended the enterprising talent showcased. One team decided to produce and raffle off a chocolate hamper which proved so successful that, within the first hour of the challenge, they had managed to sell enough tickets to break even. Other teams purchased cookies and sold these to their fellow students, friends and family generating an income of over £40. The BG Futures team are hosting several enterprise initiatives throughout the year including The Lincoln Teenage Market, where performers and traders aged between 10 and 29 can showcase their creative talents for free, Global entrepreneurship week, which runs in November, and various other events hosted at BGU Enterprise Club. For more information on all these events and how you can get involved contact the BG Futures team at enterprise@bishopg.ac.uk.
  6. BGU Launch New Exhibition Exploring the History of Women’s Football
    The Research Team at Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) have launched a new exhibition at the Lincoln Central Library to explore and celebrate the history of women’s football. The exhibition promotes and celebrates women’s football in Britain from the early years up to today, including its presence in Lincoln and the wider county of Lincolnshire. With a legacy dating back over 100 years the Lincoln Ladies, or Lady Imps, are one of the Sport’s most enduring teams, gaining huge popularity during the Great War before an FA ban at the end of the conflict forced them to fight for their survival. Two stories are incorporated into the exhibition. The first is the history of the women’s game from the 1880s up to the First World War, in particular the highpoint during the conflict of 1914-18. The second story is that of the recent revival of the game, focusing on the successful run for the Lincoln City Ladies team that came to a controversial end in 2013. The exhibition has been produced to coincide with the performances of the Lincoln Mystery Plays latest production: ‘The World at Her Feet’. The play has been written to mark the centenary of the final year of the First World War. The script recognises the contribution of munitionette workers, some of whom formed football teams. Dr Andrew Jackson, Head of Research at BGU, described his excitement at what the joint endeavours of the exhibition and the play could achieve: “The 'World at Her Feet' will be a powerful play. It will resonate as a fitting end to the four centenary years of the First World War. The production will also feature in a year of anniversaries commemorating progress in the place and status of women, and their achievement of the right to vote. In addition, the performance will be set in a context of today, and a revival of the women's game of football at national and international levels.” It is hoped that the exhibition will not only bring the extraordinary stories of the trailblazing Lady Imps to light, but also inspire a new generation to follow in their footsteps. The exhibition also coincides with celebrations nationwide of women gaining the right to vote one hundred years ago. BGU has been running several activities throughout the year, including another special exhibition, to commemorate this historic event. The Research Team at BGU are dedicated to preserving and championing the history of Lincolnshire and its residents. You can keep up to date with all their activities via our website or, if you would like to get involved yourself, you can contact our Enquiries Team to find out how to start your new adventure. The exhibition will run at the Lincoln Central Library until the 17th of November and is open to all.
  7. Future Art Teachers Unearth Historic Gems
    PGCE Secondary Art and Design trainees from Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) spent a day in Yorkshire visiting The National Arts Education Archive, Yorkshire Sculpture Park and The Hepworth Wakefield. There were many highlights for the students to enjoy but perhaps the most revealing came during an exploration of the archives with the arts educator Tony Chisholm. Tony introduced the group to examples of pupils’ art works dating from the 1940s to recent times and unpacked exciting and thought provoking examples of artworks created by secondary school children in particular. The quality and scope of the art was certainly an eye opener for the PGCE students and provided plenty of food for thought for their future careers. The remaining part of the day included an exploration of the current exhibitions at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park and The Hepworth including Giuseppe Penone and Lee Miller. Field trips to these sites are an annual event on the programme which have also included trips to Tate Modern and the Courtauld Institute of Art in previous years. BGU have been training high quality teachers for over 150 years so when it comes to education there is nowhere better to study. You can find more information on the wide range of innovative PGCE courses offered by BGU on our website. Or contact our Enquiries Team to find out how to begin your journey into teaching.
  8. BGU and UoL Academics Come Together to Celebrate the Legacy of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
    As part of the international celebration week for the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Sibylle Erle, Reader in English Literature at Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU), and colleagues from the University of Lincoln (UoL) will speak on the reception and critical actuality of Shelley's novel in 1818 and contemporary dramatic responses. The event will take place in the University of Lincoln Library and start at 6pm on 23 October 2018. It includes two talks; ‘Adaptions of Liveness in Theatrical Productions of Frankenstein’ led by Kelly Jones from UoL before 'It’s Alive!' is delivered by Sibylle. Following the talks attendees will be able to enjoy a showing of a silent movie production of Frankenstein from 1910 after which UoL’s Andy Jordan will close out the event with a round table discussion on ‘The Currency of Shelley’s Frankenstein Today’. The celebrations will then continue at BGU on the 31st of October as Sibylle will lead a public reading of Shelley’s novel in the BGU Chapel. For more information or to register for any of these events please email sibylle.erle@bishopg.ac.uk and if you have it please bring the Oxford World’s Classics Edition of the 1818 text (although this is not essential). You can find more information on this and all the exciting activities planned at BGU on our website.
  9. 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.
  10. Students Craft Tall Tales and Wondrous Environments to Create a Unique Learning Opportunity
    Last week first year BA Primary Education with QTS students at Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) offered a unique educational experience, including the creation of wondrous learning environments, to 100 local school children. The day-long event formed part of a larger Story Telling Project being undertaken by the BGU students. Each had previously been paired with a local primary school pupil for whom they wrote a short monster story. These stories then formed the foundation of the day’s activities. The morning saw the BGU students taking the pupils to Lincoln Cathedral where they aided them in becoming “Monster Detectives”, searching for the famous Lincoln Imp across the Cathedral. They then moved to BGU where the students had created a fantastic world of colourful and imaginative learning spaces for the pupils. Each of the learning environments offered a space for the students to share their monster stories and guide the children through innovative learning activities they had planned. The creation of these spaces, along with the rest of the Story Telling Project, is designed to craft the students’ teaching skills helping them learn how to organise activities that engage with and motivate children. For this reason, as Emma Rogers (Senior Lecturer in Primary at BGU) explains, the Project is an important part of the BA Primary course: “This project marks their first steps to becoming teachers. Through it they’re able to gain experience of both the logistics of running learning activities for children as well as the human skills required. Because their stories and environments are based on the specific children they’ve been paired with they gain experience building relationships with their pupils and crafting their efforts to get the best out them.” Molly Harrison, one of the BA Primary Ed with QTS students involved, was full of praise for what the Project offered her and her course mates: “The project is a fantastic opportunity to learn how to read the responses of pupils to the activities we’re setting for them. Every child is different, what this project is teaching us is how to adapt our efforts to support a variety of pupils to ensure they get the most out of education.” For Andy Dickinson, also a Senior Lecturer in Primary at BGU, the Project is not just a vital learning opportunity for trainee teachers but also an invaluable experience for the pupils it supports: “The Story Telling Project is a chance to work 1:1 with pupils, learning how to engage with and inspire them. Story telling is such an incredibly important tool to help children learn. For some of these children, the books our students have created might be the only ones they ever get so this project is vital.” The Story Telling Project is just one of an array of innovative learning activities carried out by the School of Teacher Development at BGU. If you’d like more information on how to begin your adventure in the world of Primary Education, visit our website or contact our Enquiries Team today.

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