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New article highlights fathers' experiences of caring for a child with a life-limiting illness
Academics from Lincoln Bishop University (Lincoln Bishop) have worked with colleagues in the NHS to publish an article highlighting fathers' experiences of caring for a child with a life-limiting illness. The article, ‘A meta-ethnographic study of fathers’ experiences of caring for a child with a life-limiting illness’, systematically explores the literature on fathers’ experiences of caring for a child with a life-limiting condition. Using a meta-ethnographic approach, the study synthesised qualitative evidence to shed light on fathers’ experiences, as the often-forgotten parent in a field of research that has predominantly focussed on the mothers’ narrative. Findings revealed that fathers’ caregiving experiences are still shaped by assumptions about masculinity and fatherhood within medical care institutions, and they often feel disconnected from and side-lined by health professionals. Fathers’ responsibilities in caring for their ill children and supporting the family unit as a whole are often under-represented in paediatric palliative care research and clinical settings, and this study highlighted the multitude of difficult emotions and devastation that fathers experience at their child’s circumstances. Led by Gianina Postavaru, who is a Lecturer in Psychology and has a background in health psychology, the study highlighted a number of important findings that can inform the types and frequency of support that health professionals provide during the illness journey. These findings will be presented at two conferences this year: 2021 Qualitative Health Research Network Conference, University College London (17-19 March) and Chronic Living quality, vitality and health in the 21st century: an international conference, University of Copenhagen, Denmark, 23-25 April. Findings will also be disseminated to the Bereavement and Loss subgroup, as part of the NHS CHAIN on 28th January. Gianina has also been invited by Kasia Figiel, the Senior Commissioning Editor for SAGE Research Methods (SAGE Publishing) to contribute a filmed dissemination of the research on 12th January 2021. Co-authors of the article included Helen Swaby, Lecturer for the undergraduate Counselling Programmes and MSc Mental Health, Wellbeing and Resilience at Lincoln Bishop and Dr Rabbi Swaby, Paediatric Registrar, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. The full article is available to access by clicking here. To find out how you can create your own successes in our collaborative learning community, visit our website, speak to a member of our Enquiries Team or join us on one of our Open Days. -
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"By choosing BGU you are doing more than just a degree, you are setting yourself up for life" - How studying at BGU started Jake's career in sport
I came to Bishop Grosseteste with the ambition of becoming a PE Teacher. Lincoln Bishop helped me achieve everything, and more, than I could have ever hoped for. During my three years studying Education Studies and Sport, I was able to gain my first experiences of what it would take to become a teacher. I was able to work in a variety of settings including a secondary school PE Department along with Primary and UTC college environments. The secondary placement in particular, reaffirmed to me that I was right in wanting to be a PE Teacher and chase my dream career. I was able to work alongside the entire PE department, assisting in delivering lessons, running extra-curricular clubs and gaining experience across different Key Stages. The modules allowed me to learn about educational philosophies and different pedagogical approaches to teaching, which allowed me to form my own style of teaching. The wealth of experience the lecturers have meant you could be challenged but also challenge them on contemporary issues and have a high-level discussion about what is happening in the world of sport and education. I was able to achieve a first-class honours degree and I felt like I earnt my degree as the level of scrutiny and academic rigor made sure you get what you put into each assessment. My favourite module though was when I got to complete my dissertation. I used my dissertation as preparation for my PGCE at Loughborough University. I was able to interview many PE teachers across the country about the feasibility of a Models-Based Practice being adopted in a PE curriculum. Rafe Elliot, my sport lecturer was always there to give me advice and support throughout. To this day, my dissertation is my proudest piece of work. -
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Spring Return Information
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Celebrating Black History Month
Throughout Black History Month, October 2026, Lincoln Bishop will host a variety of events that celebrate the local, national, and global contributions of Black People to various areas. Storytelling, film night, lectures, and a fashion show are among these events.2026 theme is Honouring Our Communities.As per the best tradition of public engagement, these sessions are intended to educate, entertain, and challenge existing ideas and knowledge.Dig Deep, Look Closer Think Bigger.Timetable to be announced soon. -
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Rachel Linstead
Rachel joined Lincoln Bishop in 2021 as a Lecturer in Business and Enterprise. Alongside this role Rachel runs a successful consultancy business specialising in workplace culture and wellbeing. Rachel holds an MSc in workplace health and wellbeing and is a qualified nutritionist and business coach and mentor. Rachel’s main research interests include workplace culture, leadership and management, high performing teams and workplace health and wellbeing. Rachel has successfully ran two workplace health and wellbeing conferences and has spoken at both national and international conferences on the subject of nutrition and its impact on both workplace performance and mental health. Rachel teaches on the undergraduate BA (Hons) Business programme and the Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship. Rachel's teaching specialisms include leadership and management, organisational psychology and sociology, business start-up and Leadership for a changing world. -
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Participatory Autism Research projects at Lincoln Bishop (ARCH)
“The Precariat” is a good name for a band: Autism, employment and the creative industries. This PhD study examines the experiences of autistic individuals as they transition from university into employment within the creative industries. […] For further information on this research, please contact clare.lawrence@lincolnbishop.ac.uk Parents’ stories involving autism diagnosis for their child. This PhD study explores the advantages and disadvantages of pursuing an autism “diagnosis”, as understood from the parental perspective. […] For further information on this research, please contact clare.lawrence@lincolnbishop.ac.uk Autistic Teachers. This MA study explores the lived experiences of autistic professionals as they enter, manage, stay in, or exit the profession. […]For further information on thisresearch, please contact clare.lawrence@lincolnbishop.ac.uk Autism and Barriers to Employment. This 3rd year Psychology undergraduate assignment investigates the barriers to employment faced by autistic individuals, specifically through the lens of the discrimination case of Mr T. Sherbourne vs Npower (2019). It identifies ways in which what was done by Npower was harmful and discusses possible ways for companies to improve their practice around autistic employees. For further information on this research, please contact clare.lawrence@lincolnbishop.ac.uk Sharing Autism. This ongoing research project uses literature and artefacts to explore autistic identity. Participants are autistic people and their family members who meet in small groups to share their understanding of autism using literature and objects as ‘scaffolds’ for this discussion. These thoughts and ideas are recorded verbally, in written form and visually through sketches and images. Findings from this project will be shared through journal publication and through art exhibition. If you are interested in this research – including exploring the possibility of taking part – please contact Kate at clare.lawrence@lincolnbishop.ac.uk. Portrayals of Black autism in picture books. This research investigates whether and how Black autistic children are represented in picture books. To what extent (if any) can Black autistic children see autism portrayed as being ‘someone like me’? For further information about this research please contact either Sheine (sheine.peart@lincolnbishop.ac.uk)or Kate (clare.lawrence@lincolnbishop.ac.uk). The experience of autistic trainee teachers. Building on the work of the Autistic School Staff Project, this research investigates the experiences, support needs, strengths and lived experience of autistic people training to teach. For further information (of if you would like to discuss taking part), please contact Kate at clare.lawrence@lincolnbishop.ac.uk. -
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WRERU - World Religions and Education Research Unit
Our research projects are at the heart of WRERU’s work, driving fresh thinking, meaningful collaboration, and real-world impact. Bringing together scholars, educators and partners, these projects explore some of the most pressing and thought-provoking questions in world religions and education today. Spanning diverse traditions, contexts and approaches, they not only generate new knowledge but also shape practice and deepen public understanding. From collaborative research to innovative pilot initiatives, each project reflects our commitment to work that is both intellectually rigorous and socially relevant. -
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Dr Ursula McKenna
Dr Ursula McKenna is Senior Research Fellow in Implicit Religion at Lincoln Bishop where she is located within the Department of Theology and the World Religions and Education Research Unit. Upon completion of her BA (QTS) she was awarded an Economic and Social Research Council MA studentship and obtained an MA (with distinction) for her work on religious education for children with special educational needs in the primary school. While combining a part-time research post with a job-share class teaching position she then completed her doctorate. Her research was an evaluation of the Building E- Bridges programme, a project which advocated the use of email in primary schools to promote interfaith dialogue amongst pupils across the UK. For fourteen years Ursula taught across the primary age range and as research fellow at the University of Warwick (1999-2021) she contributed to the PGCE Primary and Early Years Religious Education module and the MA in Religious Education by distance learning course. She has undertaken supervision of dissertation students on BA and MA Education Studies degrees and has co-supervised research students. For twelve years she was editorial assistant for the British Journal of Religious Education, co-ordinating the refereeing process for all submissions and special issues. -
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Revd Canon Professor Leslie J Francis
Leslie Francis holds the part-time post of Professor of Religions, Psychology and Education. He works with doctoral students in fields that connect religious studies, theology, psychology, and education. Before joining Lincoln Bishop University he held chairs in Pastoral Theology at Lampeter, Practical Theology at Bangor, Religions and Education at Warwick, and Religions and Psychology at Warwick. Currently he holds visiting positions in universities in Pretoria and Newfoundland and serves as Canon Theologian at Liverpool Cathedral.
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