Bishop Grosseteste University

Bishop Grosseteste University is amongst the two public universities located in Lincoln, England. The University provides the undergraduate and postgraduate foundation and honors degrees. The University offers various courses in teaching including B.Sc., B.A., and postgraduate certificates in education. The University has integrated a diverse range of subjects in recent years such as sports, drama, psychology, and sociology.

The University has been ranked in the 64th position according to Times Good University Guide 2021. In terms of student satisfaction, Bishop Grosseteste University has been ranked among the top 40 universities in the country. In comparison to non-specialist universities, Bishop Grosseteste University has been ranked in the 3rd position in terms of providing employability to graduates. The Teaching Excellence Framework rewarded Bishop Grosseteste University with the Gold award.

Bishop Grosseteste University was established in 1862 and was known as the Lincoln Diocesan Training School. This school gained the status of a university in 2006. Bishop Grosseteste University provides its students with a sports facility, library, financial aid, administrative services, scholarships, and housing among other academic and non-academic amenities and assistance.

• According to the survey conducted by the Higher Education Statistic Agency in 2018, 97% of BGU graduates secure job positions or enroll in courses to further their education six months after graduation.
• Bishop Grosseteste University provides a friendly environment for students, as the city of Lincoln is an amazing place to study and learn in.
• Apart from academics, the University campus offers different recreational activities to its students such as lively cafés, cinemas, and gyms among other facilities.
• The teaching excellence framework has been awarded a gold award to the university implying that the teaching of the university is of top quality.
• Personalized learning is encouraged at the university by maintaining smaller batches within classrooms.
• Students are encouraged to participate in the university's Employability Award, which has been created to assist students to work ready by the time they complete their graduation. Students are also provided with opportunities to gain work experience.
• There are excellent student satisfaction ratings provided by students that study at Bishop Grosseteste University, as seen in the national student survey.

Career services

The University assists its students in planning and researching their careers through assistance provided by employability, future careers, and enterprise team. This team is professionally designed to help students with all their concerns. The advisors at the university help students in searching for and applying to different jobs. One-on-one support and tailored courses are offered to the students at the University. All University students that participate in voluntary work are awarded the BG volunteering award. Through voluntary participation, the students acknowledge their professional and personal growth and employability enhance. Employers in every industry keep looking for graduates that are adaptable, imaginative, and resourceful and at BGU the enterprise is incorporated in all aspects of the curriculum. This is recognized as one of the University’s most important Graduate Attributes. The University provides students with plenty of resources to enhance their learning and knowledge.

Success Rate

 According to the data published by Edu Rank, Bishop Grosseteste University has been ranked as one of the most prestigious universities in the world with a success rate of 85%.

Notable Alumni 

Some of the notable alumni of Bishop Grosseteste University are:

David Pugh (Theatre producer- west end)

Jade Etherington (Ski Silver medallist in Paralympics)

Student services

The advice team at Bishop Grosseteste University offers general welfare assistance to its students on various aspects such as employment, legal issues, housing, funding, and debt among others. The students’ advice team coordinates all the services for the specially abled and sensory impaired students. The University also provides a disabled student allowance to all its students with special needs. 

Library

The University boasts of excellent library services that provide a wide range of electronic and print resources to help students with their studies. The library space at the university offers numerous study spaces along with providing a power supply for laptops. The University library includes thousands of online reading materials, 140,000 physical and printed resources across 70+ databases.

Accommodation

The University offers various off and on-campus housing options to the students. Wickham and Constance Stewart hall accommodations are provided on the campus of the University. The students that wish to choose an off-campus location are offered a university accommodation under the city of Lincoln student accreditation scheme. The off-campus housing includes Danesgate House, Brayford Quay and Park Courts.

Sports facilities and clubs 

The University offers its students with a sport and fitness centre that is well equipped with equipment for cardiovascular exercises. Basketball, football, rugby, badminton are some of the additional sports facilities available for the students.

Medical services 

The University offers medical assistance to the students. The students need to register with the general practitioners to avail themselves of the medical benefits under the National Health Service.

Curiosity

The University offers the students an opportunity to socialize at this coffee place, presenting them with a range of delicious delights.

Refectory

The University provides students a wide range of cold and hot beverages throughout the day through its refectory houses. These houses offer breakfasts as well as main meals for the students on the campus.

Union Bar

The union bar is the best place to enjoy on the campus. It offers beer, cocktails, and mocktails for the students along with sporting events displayed on projector screens.