Bishop Grosseteste University

bgu offers undergraduate, postgraduate and work-based foundation degree courses, with an emphasis on enriching the lives of its students, staff and the community it serves. bgu began life in 1862 as an anglican teacher training college for women. in 1962 it was renamed bishop grosseteste college in honour of robert grosseteste, the thirteenth century scientist, philosopher, educator, and bishop of lincoln. in 2012, following a successful application for taught degree awarding powers we became an official university, bishop grosseteste university. the past few years have seen a considerable growth in student numbers, with just over 2,100 students studying here. we have a strong background in teaching but are currently developing our many other courses and launching brand new for 2015/16 degrees including counselling, sociology and health and social care, as well as extending our range of master’s and foundation degrees. the university still occupies its single site in uphill lincoln and