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  1. City Universities to Clash in Historic Football Match
    Lincoln’s two universities will do battle on the football pitch in a new challenge cup competition this month. The inaugural Cathedral Cup match between BGU and the University of Lincoln will take place on Wednesday 10th February under lights at Sincil Bank, home of Lincoln City FC. Organisers hope the game will become an annual fixture. “The footballing gap between the two universities has significantly reduced over recent years, and the University of Lincoln's first team were impressed by our standard this year, so we decided to stage the first competitive fixture between the two universities,” said Callum Ward, President of the BGU Football Society and a former youth team player at Lincoln City. “This game will hopefully develop into an annual fixture and be the students' sporting spectacle that the city craves so much! We aspire to get as many people in attendance as possible because it will be an unforgettable event for all involved,” Callum added. Dr Graham Basten, Head of the School of Social Sciences at BGU, commented: “We’re looking forward to the match next month, which will be a coming of age for our rapidly improving football team. “The fixture will also be an opportunity to showcase our partnership with Lincoln City, which goes far beyond shirt sponsorship and provides opportunities for engagement between the club and our students at many different levels. We work closely with Lincoln City on a number of initiatives, including Football in the Community work, placement opportunities for BGU students and partnerships between the football club and BGU's sports courses. We also work with the Lincoln City Sport and Education Trust to support its work with children and young people in the local area.” University of Lincoln’s Men’s Football President Will Fry added: “It’s taken a lot of hard work by me, Callum Ward and Lincoln City. We are looking forward to a huge event that will hopefully become an annual fixture and draw the students and the city closer together. “It’s huge for the football club to run what has the potential to be the biggest student event in the city.” The match will kick off at 7.45pm on Wednesday 10th February at Sincil Bank. Tickets cost £3 and are available at the Students’ Union at both universities. Bishop Grosseteste University Bishop Grosseteste University was established in January 1862 and celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2012 It is an independent higher education institution based in Lincoln which awards its own degrees at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate level It changed its name from Bishop Grosseteste University College to Bishop Grosseteste University in November 2012 BGU has over 2,300 students, including undergraduate, postgraduate and research, with over 280 students at collaborative partners across Lincolnshire In 2015 BGU was the second highest ranked university in the UK for employability with almost 99% of our leavers in work or study six months after graduating (2013/14 DLHE) BGU is a main club sponsor and the home shirt sponsor of Lincoln City FC and has has its own sports and leisure facilities as well as a cinema (The Venue) on campus, all open to the public University of Lincoln The University of Lincoln was named among the UK's best modern universities in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2016. It has some of the most satisfied students in the UK, rating in the top 25% nationally in a number of subject areas of the National Student Survey 2015 with Psychology ranked number one It is recognised for its pioneering approach to working with employers, winning a Lord Stafford Award and a Times Higher Education Award. Graduate prospects are strong with nine out of ten of Lincoln’s most recent graduates in work or further study six months after finishing their course In the Research Excellence Framework 2014, more than half of our submitted research was judged to be internationally excellent or world leading, with Lincoln ranked in the UK’s top 10 for quality of research outputs in two major subject areas
  2. Universities to Battle it Out in Cathedral Cup Return
    The date has been set for the much anticipated re-match of Bishop Grosseteste University and the University of Lincoln in the city’s annual Cathedral Cup football fixture. While the inaugural fixture was won by UoL 6-1, BGU is hoping to stage a triumphant comeback on Wednesday 5th October at Sincil Bank. The match will kick off at 7.45pm in front of what is to be expected to be a very large crowd – the previous match attracted 1,300 spectators. The two universities are set to compete not only on the football pitch, but also in a wider range of events including badminton, futsal and netball, all of which will take place earlier that day. Callum Ward, President of the BGU Football Society and a former youth team player at Lincoln City, commented: “I am absolutely delighted to see the Cathedral Cup return. Last year’s event won multiple awards and received fantastic feedback but the most pleasing aspect was how it engaged and appealed to students and the wider community from non-sporting backgrounds. “When creating the event last year, we wanted to ensure the Cathedral Cup was sustainable and had the potential to grow and develop year on year. We have managed to do so with the introduction of other sports playing during the afternoon, by securing sponsorship from local companies, and by including more societies in the ticket-selling process. “The most pleasing aspect for me is the wider impact of the event. It isn’t just a football match; for example, students from the media department of the University of Lincoln are responsible for all of the promotional material. “Having said that, I want nothing more than to avenge last year’s score line and win the trophy this year. Everything is set for another sporting spectacle and I urge everyone to come along to experience the occasion.” This fixture is a part of a wider sports partnership between BGU and Lincoln City. In addition to the shirt sponsorship deal, the collaboration creates opportunities between BGU students and the football club, including placement opportunities, partnerships between the football club and BGU’s new and existing sports courses, and football in the community work. From October Lincoln City will also be training weekly at BGU’s sports facilities. Tickets for the game will be available from Monday 19th September at both students’ unions for £4 with free entry for Lincoln City season ticket holders, military personnel and under 16s accompanied by an adult. Tickets will also be available on the gate. Follow the lead up to the event on twitter at #backouruni.
  3. Win a signed Lincoln City shirt with BGU!
    PLEASE NOTE: COMPETITION HAS NOW CLOSED As part of Bishop Grosseteste University’s ongoing partnership with Lincoln City Football Club, and to celebrate the Imps’ promotion to the Football League, we are delighted to announce a competition to win a signed shirt. We are giving away a Lincoln City home shirt (complete with BGU logo!) signed by the first team squad. For details on how to win please see below. BGU’s sponsorship of Lincoln City Football Club provides many mutual benefits for both the university and the club. From our sports students receiving coaching from Danny Cowley, The FA Cup visiting the university, to laptops provided by BGU helping the Imps on their remarkable FA Cup run, the opportunities this season have been plentiful. Study the new BSc (Hons) Sport, Coaching and Physical Education degree at BGU and you could receive coaching from Danny Cowley. Competition For your chance to win a signed Lincoln City home shirt simply like this Facebook post and comment with your answer to the question: What is the full name of our new Sport degree? Terms & Conditions for BGU’s signed Lincoln City shirt prize draw: There is 1 prize of a Lincoln City home shirt signed by the first team squad. Open to UK residents, excluding employees of Bishop Grosseteste University. Closing date for entries is 4.00pm on Tuesday 2 May 2017. Only one entry per person. Entrants must like and leave a comment with the correct answer on this Facebook post. The winner will be chosen at random. The winner will be informed by a reply to their comment plus a Facebook message on Tuesday 2 May 2017. By participating in this prize draw, entrants confirm they have read, understood and agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook
  4. BGU laptops powering Imps to success
    Two laptops provided by Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) are helping Lincoln City's Danny and Nicky Cowley in their bid to gain promotion back to the Football League. The Imps are flying high in the National League this season and have become the first non-league team in 103 years to reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. Danny and his assistant (brother Nicky) have been using powerful coaching tools to help gain an edge on their opposition, and laptops provided by BGU have helped them. The laptops were provided to the Imps as part of BGU’s ongoing partnership with the club. At the start of the three-year sponsorship deal signed in 2016 various links were explored and the laptops were part of a conversation about academic and leadership development both at the club but also at BGU. Graham Basten, Head of School of Social Sciences at BGU, said, "I'm really delighted that our training facilities and IT support have contributed to the club's ongoing success" Lincoln City’s assistant manager Nick Cowley said, “(BGU) were great in providing us both with laptops and we use an app called Hudl which all our players have too. It’s used to go over our previous match. “The laptops which BGU have provided have given us the opportunity to look at thorough detail not only on our own performance but that of teams we are due to play against.” Hudl is an American company and their technology allows the Cowley brothers to upload clips and make annotations with specific instructions for each individual player. The brothers are both former PE teachers and the software has allowed them to get back to their teaching roots and set homework for the Imps players. Nicky explains, “We are able to see how much time they spend on (the app) as well. Sometimes they have a little extra work to do as we send a lot of clips of the opponents we’re about to play for our players to look at.” Have you been inspired by Danny and Nicky Cowley and the incredible success of the Imps this season? Find out how you could follow in their footsteps with our new Sport, Coaching and Physical Education degree.
  5. Lincoln City partnership creating opportunities for BGU students
    Bishop Grosseteste University’s (BGU) ongoing sponsorship of Lincoln City Football Club is providing students with inspiring opportunities according to a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Education. The Imps are enjoying a memorable season. Not only have they become the first non-league team in 103 years to reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, but they are also within touching distance of returning to the Football League for the first time in six years. The season is also proving to be a memorable one for BGU students as the university’s partnership with the club is proving beneficial. Rafe Elliott, Academic Co-ordinator for the new BSc (Hons) Sport, Coaching and Physical Education degree at BGU, said, “We have a fantastic partnership with Lincoln City that gives opportunities for our undergraduate sport students to work alongside elite performers and a professional club across all three years of their studies.” Opportunities for students include exploration of coaching principles, observation of training sessions, an overview of how the club is managed, an introduction to the commercial/business aspects of a professional club, getting an insight into community education projects and opportunities to carry out work placements and research at the club. BGU sports students also had the unique opportunity to be coached by the Lincoln City manager with a session led and delivered by Danny Cowley in December 2016. Rafe said the session “was both insightful and inspiring and was based around key coaching principles. It helped to reinforce some of the learning objectives of the module the students were studying. “The practical demonstrated the intensity and focus of a structured conditioning/coaching session at an elite level. It was fascinating to learn more about the type of data collected and the methods of analysis employed with the aim of creating marginal gains.” Chelsey Grayson, a first year student, thought that “the session gave us really good insight into the daily life of a coach and also all the planning and commitment that goes into it. Danny and Nicky Cowley made sure that all players received feedback whether good or bad and also delivered coaching points while in training. It was good to see a manager/coach in action and will help a lot with my studies and assignments.” Our students were not the only ones who enjoyed the session. Danny Cowley himself welcomed the opportunity. He said, “Coming from a teaching background like we have it’s been great to be able to keep our hand in. Also it’s a great opportunity for us to give something back, which is important for us. It’s a profession that’s very close to our hearts and the opportunity to go back and speak to young, aspiring teachers and tell them what a great profession it is has been something that we’ve obviously enjoyed.” Have you been inspired by Danny and Nicky Cowley and the incredible success of the Imps this season? Find out how you could follow in their footsteps with our new Sport, Coaching and Physical Education degree.
  6. Danny Cowley thankful for BGU partnership
    Lincoln City FC are enjoying one of their most incredible seasons in living memory, and the long-standing sponsorship deal with Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) is proving beneficial according to Imps manager Danny Cowley. Danny and his assistant (brother Nicky) have guided the Imps to the top of the National League and are within touching distance of taking them back into the Football League for the first time in six years. They have also beaten a host of big-name clubs in Ipswich, Brighton and Premier League Burnley on their way to becoming the first non-league team in 103 years to reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. As they look forward to a once-in-a-lifetime fixture at Premier League giants Arsenal, we sat down with the Cowley brothers to talk about the relationship they enjoy with BGU. Danny said, “We are really thankful for BGU and their partnership – it was already formed (when we arrived at the club) so we built on that. There are some great people coming out of the university, some young, hardworking people who we can build relationships with that can help this club moving forward.” The relationship between BGU and Lincoln City has provided a whole host of mutually beneficial opportunities on both sides, with Lincoln’s first team squad regular visitors to the BGU campus this season to train and use the facilities. BGU sports students have had the fantastic opportunity to be taught by Danny Cowley - something which clearly meant a lot to the City manager. Until recently, both Danny and Nicky were full-time PE teachers while working part-time in non-league management. “We’ve been in and led a couple of lectures” Danny said. “Coming from a teaching background like we have it’s been great to be able to keep our hand in. Also it’s a great opportunity for us to give something back, which is important for us. "It’s a profession that’s very close to our hearts and the opportunity to go back and speak to young, aspiring teachers and tell them what a great profession it is has been something that we’ve obviously enjoyed.” Not only have Danny’s lectures provided BGU students with the invaluable opportunity to gain insight from a rising star in football coaching, but they have also proven beneficial for the Imps manager himself. “It was nice to speak to them and listen to their ideas. We are respectful that we went to university about twenty years ago now and things move on so you always want young people around you. You want to learn from them and learn new techniques and methods.” said Cowley. “They came to watch us and observe how we do things but we wanted to pick their brains and try and learn from them! The one thing that education has taught me is that it is always a two way thing - even when we are teaching we always learn from your students.” Have you been inspired by Danny and Nicky Cowley and the incredible success of the Imps this season? Find out how you could follow in their footsteps with our new Sport, Coaching and Physical Education degree.
  7. Lincoln City FC link providing opportunities for BGU cheerleaders
    Our partnership with Lincoln City Football Club benefits so many of our students, from coaching from the Cowley brothers for our Sports students to creating new opportunities for our cheerleading squad, the BGU Lions – it’s been a great year for everyone! The BGU Lions have had fantastic opportunities to perform in front of crowds of around 10,000 fans at Sincil Bank, not to mention live on BBC1 in the third round of the FA Cup. But it hasn’t stopped at the performance opportunities – the financial support has been an incredible opportunity for them. Cheerleading is an expensive sport to participate in, and BGU’s links to Lincoln City FC have offered some much needed financial support for the Lions. Louiscia Mcleod, President of the BGU Cheerleading Society, explains, “Thanks to our links at Lincoln City FC, the BGU Lions have been able to attend a national competition in which we placed second. It would've been tough (for us to attend) if not for their help.” Along with this support the link to the football club has allowed the BGU Lions to perform at Sincil Bank in front of thousands of fans and huge television audiences. Louiscia says, “It's an incredible experience! The fans are so lively and supportive. The atmosphere really just makes the whole night.” Along with performing at more Lincoln City games this season, the BGU Lions are focussing on the British Cheerleading Association (BCA) University Nationals on 14 April in Telford, where they’re hoping to bring back a trophy or two! On top of that, they will also be taking part in a showcase here at Bishop Grosseteste University, teaming up with Drama and other societies for a night of entertainment. Have you been inspired by the BGU Lions to take up cheerleading? Louiscia advises, “it's not all poms poms, glitter and bows. A lot of hard work and dedication is required. It's physically and emotionally demanding, you don't have to have any ability before joining as the team and coaches are there to support you and we all work together. “There's no better feeling than coming off the mat after smashing the routine. Coming from last season with a second place win at our first competition was just incredible. When you join cheerleading, you don't just get a great team of talented athletes, you gain a family.” Find out more about the societies on offer here at BGU.
  8. Link between Lincoln City and university burgeoning thanks to Cowley brothers
    A Senior Lecturer in Sport and Education at Lincoln's Bishop Grosseteste University is not surprised by the success the Cowley brothers have achieved since taking over at Lincoln City. Rafe Elliott, Academic Co-ordinator for the new BSc (Hons) Sport, Coaching and Physical Education degree at BGU, has worked closely with Danny and Nicky Cowley as part of the university's ongoing partnership with the football club. And as the Imps prepare to take on Ipswich Town in their FA Cup replay tomorrow, Rafe says the Cowley brothers have brought a revolutionary change to the way things are done at Sincil Bank. "Danny and Nicky have made a big impact in a relatively short space of time," he said. "They have set up a short-term strategy to deliver instant results as well as a long-term strategy. "They come from a teaching background, which is evident from their approach. The players understand what they're doing and, more importantly, why they are being asked to do it. They are encouraged to take responsibility for their own development. "The Cowleys also pay attention to detail and have collected lots of data on the players which they constantly analyse to improve performance on the pitch. "They look at every aspect of the game and try to control or manage everything possible, in order to achieve marginal gains – building a big gain by looking for lots and lots small gains. "Sometimes the one per cent non-essentials, such as monitoring sleep patterns and mood, can be the difference between and losing." Bishop Grosseteste University has an ongoing partnership with the football club which goes far beyond having the university's name and logo on the home shirts. "I'm delighted to say that we enjoy a very close relationship with Danny and Nicky, who have started delivering sessions with the students studying sport at BGU," said Rafe. "Our last session with them was in early December. Danny explained their coaching principles and how they plan training and they gave the students a really good insight into how focused the sessions are. "We hope Danny will be coming in this semester to talk to the students about the difference between coaching and managing. Several of our students have been on placement at the club and have gained experience in delivering and coaching football to young people. "The club now also uses our grass pitch and our Sports and Fitness Centre for regular training sessions, which is a further example of the depth of our partnership, and the club's Youth Academy Manager Damian Froggatt will be delivering coaching sessions with the first-year students in February." Rafe is keeping his fingers crossed as tomorrow's cup tie approaches. "We will all be watching the game with interest and hope the Imps can overcome the odds and make it through to the fourth round," he said. "It will be a massive boost to the club, the city and BGU if they do."
  9. BGU student organises activity day for young carers
    A BGU Drama in the Community student recently organised an activity day with forty young carers from across Lincolnshire. Every year Drama in the Community students at BGU complete a community project in their final year working with a community group for approximately three months. The communities vary from work with the elderly, projects with people with mental health issues, special needs, schools, youth groups and many more. Chloe Stewart, a third year Drama in the Community student, decided to work with young carers for her project. Her project culminated in an activity day at the BGU campus giving young carers the opportunity to relax, socialise and try out a range of activities. The young people took part in drama, dance, samba band, sports and craft workshops. Chloe said “after speaking to some of the young carers, it was apparent that the day had had an effect on them. “Some expressed that the day had given them the opportunity to get away from their responsibilities, others said how thrilled they were to have tried the different activities that were available for them, and some just stated how nice it was to meet individuals of a similar age to them in a similar situation. “I felt immense pride in watching the two communities come together to give the young carers the opportunity to have some time away from their home life and responsibilities.” To make the day a success Chloe liaised with a number of outside organisations, companies and Lincolnshire County Council. Freshtime Futures Trust, a charity from Boston that give young individuals funding to achieve their goals, invested just under £1000 to enable the day to go ahead. The connections made at the event will be long lasting and there is hope that the event will be held again in the future. The community project is just one of many opportunities that Drama in the Community students at BGU get involved with. Chloe said “the course gives students incredible opportunities. I am thrilled we are given the chance to go out into the world and use our knowledge and skills to benefit a community. “It is incredible to be able to see your hard work come to life and what real effect you can have on other individuals.” Find out more about studying Drama at BGU.
  10. Darcey Bussell brings DDMIX programme for schools to BGU
    Ballerina and Strictly Come Dancing judge Darcey Bussell visited Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) in Lincoln today to speak to trainee teachers about DDMIX for Schools. Darcey and her DDMIX team worked with over a hundred trainee teachers from Primary and Secondary programmes from the School of Teacher Development at BGU. DDMIX is a full-body aerobic workout for children created by Darcey Bussell and based on 26 different dance genres, from Arabic and Japanese to the Charleston and the Flamenco. The day opened with a special lecture for all year groups where Darcey introduced the programme. Students then split off into smaller groups to participate in sessions with the DDMIX team. Speaking about DDMIX Darcey said, “Movement to music makes children come alive and changes the way they feel. With the DDMIX programme, children get an exciting and diverse learning experience that is physical, aerobic and high time on task. These benefits should be enjoyed by every child. “Dance fitness can stimulate the child’s interest in sport, in the arts and give them the confidence to explore their own creativity in other fields." An Amazing Experience DDMIX came to BGU through the work of Helen Thornalley, Subject Leader for PE and Dance for the PGCE Secondary course at BGU, who arrived at the University in January. Helen has worked with Darcey and DDMIX for the past three years on training teachers and reflecting on how this work is implemented within schools. Feedback from the trainee teachers is vital for DDMIX to find out what works for children in schools. Helen said: "The opportunity for trainee teachers to work with these professionals who are at the top of their game, and the sharing of their materials with prospective teachers for schools is amazing. “(It was) unique, rich and cathartic for all involved, a very exciting project that I have seen teachers embrace and make it their own." Members of the DDMIX team introduced BGU students to a range of different dances and activities that can be utilised when students go into schools on placements. Jessica Castro, first year BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS student, was full of praise: “The session was really good. I thought it was great how they split everything up into sections, which will help us with how to teach the children. “They haven’t just thrown us into the deep end, they’ve shown us how to work with the children and taught us the dances as well so I thought that was really clever. “I’d love to use (DDMIX) in schools. When we go into placements and we have to use PE I’d definitely use something like this rather than what you’d expect PE to be.” Find out more about Training to Teach at BGU.

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