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BGU Graduate’s Exploration of Spatial Orientation Published in Psychology Journal
Richard D'Amelio, who graduated Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) in 2018, has had his Psychology dissertation published in PSYPAG Quarterly, a postgraduate peer-reviewed journal. Working alongside his dissertation supervisor Dr Thomas Dunn, Richard's research examined the validity of the Santa Barbara sense of direction scale as a measure of spatial orientation. Richard’s experiment involved having participants estimate (via pointing) the direction of various landmarks, with examples including the BGU Library, Lincoln Cathedral, London and France, whilst located in a windowless room on BGU's campus. His findings revealed an interesting systematic bias in pointing accuracy which was dependent on the participant's gender. Speaking following the publication Richard explained what drew him to the study: “It is incredibly rewarding to see the research featured in a peer-reviewed journal. I’ve always been fascinated by the concept of sense of direction and our ability to navigate the environment (or not), so I thoroughly enjoyed applying the knowledge gained during the course of my degree to this area of study. However, the successful completion of the project was only made possible by the experience, professionalism, and advice offered by my academic supervisor, Dr Thomas Dunn, in addition to the high quality tuition delivered by the Psychology team at BGU.” Dr Thomas Dunn, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at BGU, was equally full of praise for Richard’s efforts: "I am delighted that the quality of Richard's work has been recognised and resulted in a peer-reviewed publication. This was an interesting project to work on with Richard and is reflective of the high standard of research that can be achieved by students at BGU" Please click here, if you would like to read Richard's article. If you have a subject you’re passionate about exploring then BGU is perfect place for you to start. Find out about our supportive and collaborative learning environment, by visiting our website, booking onto one of our Open Events or by speaking to our Enquiries Team. -
Lecturer Helps Develop New Risk Assessment Tool for Animal-Assisted Interventions
Dr Mirena Dimolareva, Lecturer in Psychology at Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU), together with colleagues and the University of Lincoln and Virginia Commonwealth University, USA has published a risk assessment tool for animal-assisted interventions in any settings. The tool is free to use for staff and practitioners nationally and internationally, in any setting (including education, nursing homes, hospitals) and aims to provide unified, standardised guidelines for animal-assisted therapy as well as animal-assisted interventions and activities. It is a comprehensive tool which takes into consideration the animal and human care and welfare. Speaking following the publication, Dr Dimolareva discussed what drove the research and what users could expect from the new tool: “Animal-Assisted Interventions in various settings have become extremely popular in recent years. Most often, therapy dog visits are organised for hospitals, nursing homes, schools and other educational settings with some scientific research showing beneficial effects. Other animals such as cats and reptiles also provide visits, but the beneficial effects are less known. As a new area of work and research there is lack of clarity around these visits and interventions. Furthermore, thorough risk assessments which consider all involved- the service users, staff, therapy animals and handlers are often overlooked. This free-to-use detailed Risk Assessment Tool was created to provide information on the risk related to Animal-Assisted Interventions as well as a Risk Assessment Template for any setting. The aim is to unify the field and thoroughly consider the safety and well-being of all involved. It is flexible and easy to use, providing the opportunity to incorporate procedures and protocols relevant to the different institutions hosting the animals and handlers.” The publication and attached tool is available for free by clicking here.. If you have a subject you’re passionate about exploring then BGU is perfect place for you to start. Find out about our supportive and collaborative learning environment, by visiting our website, booking onto one of our Open Events or by speaking to our Enquiries Team. -
Guidance for ECTs (Early Career Teachers) - Beyond ITE (BITE)
We recognise that your early career induction matters – as your professional development continues during this two- year period. This section of BGU’s website has been designed to support early career teachers. It offers guidance, together with useful links to sites and documents. Below are key sections to support your development as a teacher covering: Early Career Teacher Advice and SupportUseful Resources and WebsitesNational Teaching PrioritiesContinued Professional Development and Further Study As stressed in BGU teaching sessions, we are not qualified to support you with legal matters and would strongly advise that you join a Teachers’ Union. BGU is committed to supporting you as you transition to the school workplace; we want to continue to work with you during these formative years. Your school mentor and tutor will provide guidance and support, including coaching and mentoring, for your professional development. However, remember that as early career teachers, BGU is still here to support you with aspects of your teaching activity. For example, advice on behaviour management or subject knowledge and pedagogy. The recently developed Early Career Framework offers a structured programme of development, support, and professional dialogue. This programme provides a set of materials which cover the five core areas of the ECF. These are Behaviour Management, Pedagogy, Curriculum, Assessment and Professional Behaviours. Please email us at beyondite@bishopg.ac.uk. Your communication will be forwarded to the appropriate member of staff. -
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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On Campus Paid Opportunities
BGU are offering a range of paid opportunities across a variety of departments. These roles are a great way to get involved, make friends and enhance your CV. They can also count towards your Graduate Attributes Excellence Award. Much of the work is flexible and can fit around your studies. Find out more about these roles below, including how to apply. If you have any queries regarding jobs on campus or volunteering, please contact thehub@bishopg.ac.uk -
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Academic's Blake collaboration seeks to 'venture beyond death's limitations'
Earlier this summer Dr Sibylle Erle, Reader in English Literature and RKEU Literature and Literacies, collaborated with artist Marina White Raven (London) and musician Ana-Cristina Perez (Mexico City) in an online event that sought to venture beyond death’s limitation and make contact with the artistic genius of William Blake (1757-1827). “[Blake] died on Sunday night at six o’clock, in a most glorious manner. He said he was going to that country he had all his life wished to see, and expressed himself happy, hoping for salvation through Jesus Christ. Just before he died his countenance became fair, his eyes brightened, and he burst out into singing of the things he saw in heaven.” (Gilchrist ([1907] 1998, 382) Blake told his wife Catherine that “‘they would not be parted; he would always be about her to take care of her.’” (381) For Blake, life and death weren’t opposites; they were connected as two states of being. Titled 'The Sick Rose’ (Encountering Blake) the event saw Marina White Raven, who had immersed herself in Blake’s works, creating a performance seeking to reach into the afterlife; channelling Blake's spirit and bringing him into life. The live performance, now available to view on YouTube, was introduced by Dr Erle who is a recognised Blake scholar. Dr Sibylle Erle, who works on monsters, death and Blake, will teach on MA Children's Literature and Literacies to start in September 2021. If you’d like to share your projects from the summer we’d like to hear about them. Contact marketingteam@bishopg.ac.uk with the details. -
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Dark Triad, Virtual Reality and Sporting Choice to be Explored by BGU Students at International Conference
From today staff and students from Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) will be joining academic colleagues from around the world in presenting at the 2020 Affect, Personality and Embodied Brain (APE) research network online conference. APE2020 is the first conference held by the Affect, Personality and Embodied Brain Network which is a group of international researchers whose work examines the biological underpinnings of cognitive and affective traits and how they manifest in personality and behaviour. The three-day conference will be held virtually and will feature presenters from as far as Brazil and New Zealand on a diverse range of topics such as Adverse Childhood Experiences and psychopathology, Music Mind and Wellbeing, and Diet and Depression. In addition, there will also be the following presentation by BGU students: How Secondary Psychopathy Mediates the Relationship between Sporting Choice and Aggression and its sub facets: Scott Kidd and Olivia BirkinDo Dark Triad traits function as defence mechanisms in reducing death anxiety?: Emily LaytonAn exploration study into the link between Psychopathy and Memory of a Virtual Reality Game in Undergraduate Students: Leah Kerr Dr Alyson Blanchard, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at BGU, will be joining the students for their presentations and spoke of her pride at their achievements: “I am extremely proud of Leah, Emily, Scott and Olivia to have reached this level of achievement during their undergraduate careers. Their projects were innovative and inspired, and the work produced to a very high standard. They should also be recognised for having the motivation and commitment to having submitted an abstract for consideration by the conference committee. This will be an exciting and rewarding experience for them, not only in terms of presenting, but also in meeting and being part of a community of international researchers within a conference setting where they'll learn about the most up to date research in the field.” The conference, which runs from today until the 25th, is still open for registration and, as a virtual event is accessible to all at a nominal fee of only €10 – the Key Note speeches can be viewed for free. More information can be found at https://apenetwork.wordpress.com/ape-2020-conference/.
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