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Announcing: BGU Tennyson Poetry Award 2024
The winner of the Tennyson Poetry Award 2023 at Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) on National Poetry Day. Andrew Pearce whose poem ‘The Statue’ impressed the judges, received high praises for its dialogue with the original Tennyson’s poem. With a high calibre of entries this year, the panel found it difficult to choose a winning poem. Read Andrew's poem here. At the same event, The Tennyson Poetry Award 2024 was officially launched. Staff and students are invited to part and send their entries. Inspired by Lincolnshire-born Victorian Poet Laureate, Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809-1892), the Tennyson Poetry Award asks you to submit an original poem in response to a poem by Tennyson. This year, the poem should be in answer to ‘The Kraken’ (read below). The poems doesn’t need to imitate Tennyson’s ‘The Kraken’ but may respond to it in varied ways, without limits in terms of form, style, and lyrical language. The winner/s will be announced on National Poetry 2024 (Thursday 3rd October 2024), when we will celebrate ten years of BGU’s Tennyson Poetry Award. To submit your poem, send it as an attachment via email, including your name and contact detail, to Dr Claudia Capancioni, Programme Leader for English, by 3 June 2024: claudia.capancioni@bishopg.ac.uk The Kraken Below the thunders of the upper deep, Far, far beneath in the abysmal sea, His ancient, dreamless, uninvaded sleep The Kraken sleepeth: faintest sunlights flee About his shadowy sides; above him swell; And far away into the sickly light, From many a wondrous grot and secret cell Unnumbered and enormous polypi Winnow with giant arms the slumbering green. There hath he lain for ages, and will lie Battening upon huge sea worms in his sleep, Until the latter fire shall heat the deep; Then once by man and angels to be seen, In roaring he shall rise and on the surface die. -
Dr Tim Galsworthy
Lecturer in History & Military History Dr Tim Galsworthy joined Bishop Grosseteste University in September 2023 having previously taught at the University of South Wales, University of Gloucestershire, and University of Sussex. Tim’s research focuses on the interplay between memory, politics, and race in the modern United States. In particular, he is interested in the relationships between the Republican Party and memories of the American Civil War. Tim has won grants and fellowships from numerous bodies to support his research. These include the Association of Centers for the Study of Congress, the British Association for American Studies, Mississippi Political Collections, Pennsylvania State University Special Collections, the Roosevelt Institute for American Studies, and the South Caroliniana Library. Tim has served on various academic committees including Pubs and Publications, Historians of the Twentieth Century United States, and the Southern Historical Association Graduate Council. He has a background in public outreach and knowledge exchange involving radio, podcasts, published opinion pieces, and public events. Tim was awarded his PhD in History from the University of Sussex in 2023, where he was funded by the CHASE Doctoral Training Partnership. He also holds an MPhil in American History from Selwyn College, Cambridge and a BA in History from the University of Bristol. Tim teaches a range of History and Military History modules covering the modern and early modern periods, with a particular focus on the United States, Europe, and Britain/the British Empire. -
Black History Month 2023
The month of October is designated Black History Month in the UK, and is an opportunity for education, exploration, and entertainment regarding the achievements of Black people from all walks of life. It gives us an opportunity to share our collections and spaces across the university, to critique our curricula and to celebrate the diverse achievements of the African diaspora both locally and nationally. In this article, Dr Sheine Peart who leads on BHM for the university, shares some highlights from this year’s celebrations and reflects on the relevance for our community of this annual festival. -
BGU Carnival 2023
Promotion To promote the event materials were displayed around campus in areas such as main reception, Curiositea, the Refectory, the Chaplaincy, and Student Advice. A-boards were also placed in key high-traffic areas to capture the attention of as many students as possible. CELT arranged online promotions through the team’s digital display boards and Blackboard, and in collaboration with Marketing and the SU on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and the student portal. Carnival On the day of the carnival, members of CELT and the SU set up Room 3DY with an array of games, wellbeing activities, and music. The strategic placement of both the candy floss and chocolate fondue stalls aimed to encourage students to explore the entire carnival area before heading to their food stall of choice. BGU welcomed therapy ponies courtesy of ‘Rainbow Dreaming CIC’ whose aim is to enrich the lives of as many people as possible through their visits. ‘Jo’ and ‘Buggles’ were very responsive and calm when interacting with the students. The event officially opened at noon, with students initially gathering by the pony enclosure to learn about pony care and their role in helping wellbeing in institutions, such as education and the care sectors. After spending time in this area, students were directed to the carnival in 3DY. Upon arriving at the SU building, students were guided to where carnival bunting and a vibrant atmosphere awaited. A brief introduction by a CELT member set the stage for students to explore the carnival's various activities at their own pace. At the entrance, students were also presented with several support resources. One of these being the Wellbeing Toolkit, which has now seen the fantastic addition of The Recipe Booklet. Carnival activities included ball toss, tin can alley, hook-a-duck, and ‘mindful’ colouring. Games offered the chance to win prizes like a bag of sweets which came in gluten-free and vegan options. While enjoying the activities on offer, students also had the opportunity to indulge in candy floss and a chocolate fountain into which students could dip either marshmallows or fruit. SU mascot Lenny also made an appearance, partaking in a little ‘Pin the tail on the lion’ and offering free hugs and selfies. Most notably this year the infamous hook-a-duck went incident-free, enabling the mop and bucket to remain in the cupboard for another year. In summary, the carnival was a resounding success, generating a vibrant and positive atmosphere. The impressive turnout of over 125 students in 3DY and more than 150 at the pony enclosure underscored the event's popularity. Given the popularity of the event and the positive impact it continues to have on students’ wellbeing, we hope to see the return of the BGU Carnival in 2024. -
Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) Request: Terms & Conditions
Before a CAS can be issued, please read the following terms and conditions for studying under a student visa at BGU and sign to indicate that you agree to adhere to these. Failure to sign and indicate you consent to these terms and conditions in your Enroly account will result in your CAS being delayed or not being issued. -
LORIC secures Business Support Project funding
Both projects focus on supporting small to medium sized enterprises to engage in research and development that will help them to grow, develop and innovate. A key aspect of the assistance provided via these projects is research to help to provide the information needed by businesses to move forward with the introduction of new products, services and processes. This may involve market research, competitor analysis or designing customer feedback mechanisms. Another important aspect of both projects is supporting businesses to use data more effectively. This can involve using data that a business already holds and analysing it in a way which provides new insights; or accessing new data sets that help to meet the information needs of the business. Through these projects, eligible businesses are able to access digitisation facilities to enable their businesses to become more digitally based and to unlock value from brand heritage by providing digital access to stored documents, such as ledgers, diaries or old photographs. LORIC Project Manager, Kay Purle explains that the support on offer can help to unlock insights that can help businesses to develop new ideas, create new products or services, or even create new business ventures. Support on offer is tailored to the business in order to help them to get the most of their involvement with the projects, and includes bespoke, one-to-one support as well as a range of both online and face to face events. Funding is currently in place to support SMEs in North East Lincolnshire, East Lindsey, Boston and South Holland. For more information visit LORIC | Lincolnshire Open Research & Innovation Centre (bgu.ac.uk) or contact the LORIC team at loric@bishopg.ac.uk. Both projects are made possible by funding from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. -
EDI Week 2024
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Week at BGU is an annual event aimed at raising awareness and promoting understanding of the importance of equal rights and opportunities in education. -
From Teaching Assistant to Teacher
Have you ever thought about becoming a teacher, but decided against it as you are already in employment and don't want to give that up? We have different routes available to Teaching Assistants who want to become teachers, with pathways that allow you to continue to work while you study and gain your Qualified Teacher Status. Many of our courses offer blended delivery of between four and six sessions a year on campus, with the remainder of content delivered through online sessions and independent study. Regardless of your existing qualifications, if you want to become a teacher, we can help you find your way.
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