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Sort:Latest reviewsBishop Grosseteste University is a really lovely university. The campus is really small which helps to create the community atmosphere that the university is about. It is also in a very convenient place with nice surrounding. There are many supermarkets nearby and it is only a short walk into the city centre. Their open day was a really welcoming day, and the university staff were super helpful. It was such a nice place to visit. The uni has a house for parents to come and stay in when visiting, however it’s very difficult to get space and there are no disabled access provisions there. As a first year, I’ve felt extremely welcomed and able to reach out to others when it’s been difficult. I stay in Wickham block, which has a really nice close knit atmosphere, despite living in flats of 6. The accommodation team have been very supportive whilst we have been moving away from home. They have also helped us to find places to live next year, reading through contracts to make sure they’re legit and giving us as much support as they can. During the first week, I found it very difficult as there was a lack of freshers events on. The first few days had none because the Queen’s funeral was on and the rest of the week had some activities but I felt it could be made bigger. This would help with missing home as being homesick was quite a big thing for myself and many people I met during freshers. The student union play a crucial role in bringing together the staff and students at the uni. Many activities have taken place in the union bar during evenings, and as someone who does not drink, I’ve felt slightly excluded from these events, although I’m sure this is unintentional. The chaplaincy provide trips to places outside university at a reasonable price, as well as free tea & toast, the craft group and the boards game group. They have also recently created a debate club and a breakfast club. These groups offer support to any students and it is a great way to get to know people across all years in the university. The chapel is a lovely place to go for quiet peace. Lectures can be very spread out. The course I am on has very little work to do surrounding the subject and there are only 2 lectures a week. Other subject have lectures every day and a lot more work than myself. It can also be difficult to communicate with lecturers outside lectures and there has been many occasions of miscommunication. CELT is a very useful service when writing essays, however I haven’t found it easy to access so have not chosen to get support from them as of yet. Friends have found they have changed their essays from CELT’s suggestions and have come out with a lower mark than expected before, possibly suggesting that they may not be as helpful. Curiositea and the refectory offer many meals and drinks to students, however they can be quite overpriced, but still a great place to meet up with others. The library offers a quiet place to do work and it has 2 storeys of books and facilities to use as a student. The staff are really helpful and each subject has a specific staff member who can support your search for resources. Matriculation and graduation takes place in the cathedral which is an amazing opportunity. The access to the castle and cathedral provides lots of cultural experiences and ways to learn about the city. The university also has a cat called Johnty who is a well known face around the uni. He is the cutest thing everrrrr and loves getting cuddles and scratches from people.
They offer routes for people in different routes and stages of their career. Their professional studies degree means I can work for a degree whilst continuing in my job, meaning I don’t have to choose one or the other to further my education and career. I’ve also found the tutors really approachable and engaging teachers during lectures. The limited interactions I have had with student support and admissions have all been positive, helpful and friendly.
The staff really recognise you as an individual and want you to achieve. I'd be lost without all the people that keep bgu moving. I think sometimes there can be slight miscommunication between the learning development team and the module lecturers.
A great campus with friendly staff. No issues with the university at all.
I can't comment on student life as I have not lived nearby to take part in events, but the feedback I have heard from other students is all positive. The support that you receive from all staff is amazing. When I was struggling with stress I spoke to my personal tutor who immediately put my mind at ease and offered me multiple services that the uni offers. There was very little time that I had to wait to speak to student advice. They gave me different strategies to help cope with anxiety and stress. Both student advice and my personal tutor gave me follow up appointments to check how I was, but did not pressure me into anything. The modules that I have taken are really interesting's, some which I thought were going to be dull were made interesting and fun by the lecturers. The staff are always available to ask questions, to seek help and even better is that you are not just a number to them, they actually know who you are and care about you. The small group sizes means that the seminars can run smoothly and each person is able to contribute and have independent tutorials with the lecturer when near an assignment deadline. The service that are offered such as the library, CELT, learning development and student advice make sure that any concerns or struggles that a student might be facing are dealt with in an appropriate way. There's also a service where students can go for help with personal statements, CV writing or guidance and advice for future careers. The location of the campus is good as it has great transport links either from the buses, trains or the main roads such as the A46. The campus is only a short work to the city centre and to shops making it great for those who may live on campus. It is also an ideal location for history students as it is near many historical buildings and locations in Lincoln. There is a vast number of lectures and materials for teacher training and education studies courses which attributes to the great teacher training reputation.
Best- SU is the best and the course is enjoyable Worst- dry lecturers make the topics harder
The lecturers are very kind and accommodating, the support is brilliant. Feedback is always taken on board when received. Something I feel that could be improved is the way placements are set, students are often placed a great distance away and we are not allowed to be involved in finding our own placement.
It is a fab uni, perfect small size so I don't have to deal with hoards of people but there are enough to get along with. That and it has a CELT, Centre for Enhancement Learning and Teaching which is SO DARN USEFUL
25-34 years
The support from the faculty is amazing. They have different areas where you can get help from someone who would best be able to help you. For example if you have an issue with your assignments you can either go to the tutor or the department they have specifically designed for that need. If you need help with IT, counseling, physical health or most other thing there are people you can talk to. It's a very peaceful and quiet place as well. The tutors are so kind, understanding and helpful they try there best to help you when they can and because the class groups are fairly small you have the opportunity to ask questions and give opinions and get great feedback.
18-24 years
First gen student
With BGU being such a small university it allows lectures to be taught with a more classroom feel. Lecturers are always willing to help with anything they can during or outside of lectures. The university has a homey feel and there are multiple places to study around the campus that suit what environment you like to study in. There isn’t really anything I would suggest in the university improving other than the students union. I feel there should be more going on to influence more students to visit.
Communication can sometimes be a bit iffy but the campus has a lovely small community village vibe and all of the staff are really friendly.
The best aspects are the support we get for our student assignments and they give time and effort into ensuring we have plenty of opportunities to get support. I also love the way the campus looks and the old and new aspects. All of the lectures are lovely too which makes uni life great. The not so good aspect is the communication sometimes between the students and the lectures. Recently this has improved though!
I very much enjoy my university and the course that I am studying, I believe that the campus is a fantastic place as it is fairly small so everything is close knit and easy to find and get to. However, I think that the communication between staff and students could improve slightly as sometimes it can be very slightly unclear what we are required to do for certain assignments.
The campus is quite small so all the staff are very personal and really get to know you as a person compared to a larger uni. They alos provide a lot of support in terms on academic writing and and mental health support
I love the small university and classes, very personal interactions with staff who genuinely care about students (at least for my course). The location is very accessible with lots of student accomodation in the area, of which prices are generally very reasonable. The library doesn't have many of the books I require for one of the modules I am currently studying, and a many suggested books are not available online.
Provides guidance on cost of living for students living on a budget which is highly beneficial for us students.
the campus is lovely campus however the communication between the staff that works there is poor. The level of teaching this year hasn't been as good as it was the year before. unfortunately this year one of our lecturers has left for personal reasons. So our class has been taken over by someone else who although they are trying their best is providing biased and very personal points. Unfortunately, it is affecting are learning and failing us as a class.
Worst - Paying nine grand to receive barely any help just feels like you are left on your own completely and when you ask for help you get sent elsewhere for help and it feels like you are bothering them and the content within the lesson does not help with the assignments, it is interesting but just feels poor and is definitely not worth the money. Best - Good location
Everything needs improving.
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