Bishop Grosseteste University

BGU is the 5th highest ranked university in England for graduate employment levels. (Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey, 2012–13).

Academic Strengths

Specialists in Education, offering Teacher Training for over 150 years.
Education, Drama and overall student satisfaction all rank highly in various university league tables.

Student Facilities

Dedicated IT suites attached to particular departments, as well as 24-hour suite accessible to all students.
Brand new and upgraded accommodation during 2013.
Newly extended and refurbished library building, which also houses our dedicated Student Advice and Learning Development teams.
Great facilities for individual subject areas, such as a fully-equipped 230-seat theatre and psychology laboratory.
On-campus cinema with regular screenings of new and classic films.
Unique places to eat and drink, including an Alice in Wonderland themed coffee shop.
Newly-updated Sport and Fitness Centre with gym and acres of sports fields.
Free Wi-Fi access across campus and in all halls of residence.

Disability Services

BGU's Student Advice Team offers advice for students with disabilities, specific learning difficulties and other access needs.
We work with students throughout their studies to ensure they are receiving the proper care and attention regarding their specific difficulty.
We are able to offer bedrooms with wheelchair access and the use of disabled bathroom facilities.
We aim to provide accommodation to disabled students throughout their studies, wherever it is reasonable to do so.

Students' Union

Dedicated SU team who organise events year-round, including comedians, live bands and trips in the UK and abroad. There’s something for everyone, from on-campus laser quest to fundraising for charity.
Students' Union Welfare Service are on hand to support students, as well as raising awareness of various student welfare issues.
Our SU is now a registered charity and offers the opportunity for students and staff alike to get involved with raising money for charities both locally and nationally through RAG (Raise and Give).
Wide range of established societies, such as poker, musicals and games, as well as various sports clubs which take part in national leagues. If there is something you like doing and there isn't a society or club for that activity, then you can easily set up your own for other people to join.
As well as events and activities, the main role of the SU is representation, aiming to empower you and your fellow students, and give you a voice – both within the university itself and at a national level.

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