We have been here in the historic heart of Lincoln for over 150 years, a beautifully green and pleasant campus just a few minute's walk from Lincoln Cathedral, Castle, and the old Roman city. We have seen many things come and go in that time, but we have never stopped providing first-class education, turning out graduates of the highest caliber who go out into the world and change people's lives for the better.
We began life in 1862 as an Anglican teacher training college for women. To mark our centenary in 1962, our name was changed to Bishop Grosseteste College in honor of Robert Grosseteste, the thirteenth-century scientist, philosopher, educator, and Bishop of Lincoln. Subsequent name changes in 2006 and 2012 saw our name changed to Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln before we finally became Bishop Grosseteste University.
In recent years we have undergone an explosion of growth, expanding, and developing our portfolio of courses into more exciting new areas. We still consider ourselves experts in education – we have been doing it for over 150 years after all – but our teaching courses now sit alongside an exciting range of other subjects. We currently educate over 2,000 students in subjects ranging from drama to psychology foundation degree to Ph.D., and much more in between.
We keep adding to our campus to ensure that our students have a fulfilling learning experience and a rewarding university life. In 2013 we refurbished our student accommodation, built a brand new hall of residence, enhanced the BGU student experience, and created a real home away from home. We also totally refurbished our library building (doubling its size) and built Refectory, our new dining facility.
Our Vision Bishop Grosseteste University is committed to being a leader in learning, to inspire excellence, and to enrich the lives of its students and staff and the communities it serves. Bishop Grosseteste University's governance structure has been developed to uphold the fundamental values and practices on which the effective governance of UK HEIs is based.
Like the majority of higher education institutions, Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) is a public body. As such, we are required to be open and transparent in our conduct and subject to the requirements of regulatory and funding bodies and the Committee of University Chairs Higher Education Code of Governance.
Bishop Grosseteste University's commitment to equality and diversity is manifest in all our work. The first of our values as a Church University – "We are committed to being an inclusive community which fosters an ethos of mutual respect, trust, and care. "
As a public body, BGU is subject to specific duties outlined in the Equality Act 2010, which requires public bodies to eliminate unlawful discrimination, advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations between people from different groups. The Act also extends the characteristics protected by law resulting in nine protected groups. So discrimination is now unlawful on the grounds of sex, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, gender reassignment, race, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, and age. Higher Education Institutions are required to publish objectives and information explaining how they will meet this duty.
The Learning Development team focuses primarily on enhancing the student experience. Tutors within Learning Development can offer advice and guidance to students with their academic literacies and study skills. Students can access this service through one-to-one appointments, group workshops, or by downloading our bespoke study skills resources from Blackboard. Learning Development advice and guidance are also available to staff to enhance their skills, supporting students' academic progress.
The Student Engagement Facilitator works with staff and students to help shape the learning experiences of both. Students enrolled at Bishop Grosseteste are equal partners in the University, and as such, are encouraged to make changes that will improve their time here. CELT is currently running several innovative projects as part of the wider Students Create Change agenda.
CELT also works closely with other services across the University including Library Services and Careers, Employability and Enterprise. The center comprises a multi-disciplinary team that collectively has a wealth of experience and knowledge of education, teaching, learning, and assessment, as well as staff development and student engagement. CELT also contributes to the University by offering staff development programs.
CELT offers a program of events and conferences for academic staff designed to enhance professional practice. Staff is encouraged to engage with staff development events. CELT delivers the Bishop Grosseteste University PGCHE. This newly introduced qualification has been submitted for accreditation by the Higher Education Academy and, once accredited, will confer Fellow status of the HEA upon completion. CELT also delivers the internal HEA recognition scheme (PAT), which confers Associate Fellow, Fellow or Senior Fellow on successful completion.
Bishop Grosseteste University is committed to enhancing students' employability prospects. CELT is pivotal in advancing the development of those graduate skills necessary for students entering the job market. The League of Extraordinary Graduates took place in March 2017 at BGU. The event offered to staff and students the opportunity to learn more about our Graduate Attributes program. Learn more about the event by reading The League of Extraordinary Graduates Event Report.
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