In early June, Lincoln Bishop’s History and Military History team welcomed over 200 A-level History students from across the county to our beautiful campus.
Alongside Foundation Year Programme Leader, Hannah Grenham, and multiple student ambassadors, local History students and their teachers from 12 different schools and colleges came together for a variety of skills development workshops. The event is kindly supported by Lincoln Bishop’s Outreach team, which has gained the participation of multiple target schools over the past five years.
The History team led workshop sessions on various skills associated with undertaking independent research projects in History, which are tailored to assist year 12 students undertaking the Non-Examination Assessment (NEA) and Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) style History assessments.
The day consisted of a series of focused workshops designed to support students with the research, planning and writing stages of their history projects, whilst they were also introduced to the “very good and very friendly” teaching team, our resources and university campus.
A teacher who attended said: “A BIG thank you to the History Team for hosting for the NEA Day.
“It was great for our students to have key takeaways on historical writing and interpretations in preparation for their NEA, alongside an insight into university life with your beautiful campus on their doorstep. An enjoyable and valuable day.”
Beginning in 2022, the event has grown year and year in scope and popularity, with 2026 being the biggest year so far!
Jack Rhoden, Programme Leader for History and Military History, said: “Alongside taking part in workshops on historical research, writing and interpretations, the students were also given campus tours by our student ambassadors.
“Feedback was very positive and insightful, and the event continues to grow in terms of regional interest. I wish the students all the best with their extended history A-level projects and expect to see some of them back here to study with us at undergraduate level.”
The day concluded with students completing feedback forms and sharing their potential study plans after completing their A-levels.
Jack continued: “Alongside enabling the formation of a history teacher network locally, the event is frequently referred to by students on Open Days and Offer Holder Days when they state their desire to come and study here.”
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