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Foundation Year Programme Specifications
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Transforming the experience of students who are Trans
About 10 years ago, there was a growing recognition that trans students studying at our university – for many, their first experience of leaving home – often experienced discrimination, bullying, harassment and being subjected to negative stereotyping. Attempts to bring in some trans friendly signage failed and remained a source of contention. In response we set up a project team (with both trans and non-trans members) to carry out a piece of participatory action research – a method whereby people whose experiences and identities are central to an enquiry become involved as co-researchers on an equal footing– to try and bring about improvements. Our goal was to provide recommendations that might transform the environment (facilities and culture) – so that trans people on campus, students, staff and visitors, felt more welcome and able to fully engage as members of our learning community. All trans students interviewed as part of the research said they had experienced feelings of isolation and withdrawal, alongside anxiety about ‘passing’ (being perceived as not trans or ‘cis-gendered’). Interviewees also wished to avoid being publicly ‘outed’ as a trans person and hoped that neutral signage for bathroom facilities and some additional changing spaces for the health and fitness suite could be introduced. The project later came to the attention of internationally renowned scholar Professor Wendy Stainton-Rogers who cited it as a ‘world changing’ case study: ‘World Changing’ Trans Student Experience Project Included in International Social Psychology Text | Lincoln Bishop University. Since then, our university has benefitted from some modest, reasonable adjustments, such as all gender toilet facilities (as well as single sex provision) across the campus, and a genuine desire to work for a culture of inclusion and sense of belonging. Fast forward ten years, and the Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has recently rushed to publish some ‘interim guidance’ (EHRC, 2025) hot on the heels of the UK Supreme Court judgement that provides an interpretation of certain (already existing) exceptions on the basis of sex in the Equality Act (The Supreme Court UK, 2025). The judges explicitly stated precisely what their judgement referred to, and that the law itself has not changed. Indeed, in the days that followed, Lord Sumption, a former Supreme Court judge, warned against misrepresenting the judgement as a requirement to exclude and discriminate against trans people, (Maddox, 2025). Amnesty UK described the ruling as having potentially concerning consequences for trans people and emphasised that the vilification of a marginalised minority group is absolutely wrong. In light of this and the social and mainstream media frenzy surrounding it, and the apparent growth of anti-EDI sentiment here in the UK and across the globe, we, the BRIDgE team, alongside Senior Leaders at the University and our new Vice Chancellor, Andrew Gower, would like to highlight our efforts, such as the one outlined above, to create a richly diverse and inclusive community, where all are welcome, valued and can fully belong. We emphasise that we will continue such work to establish a fully inclusive community and will strive to protect the rights of marginalised groups. -
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Education courses
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Foundation Year Showcase 2025
Last week, our Foundation Year students presented their specialist subject research to a live audience as part of their annual Showcase. -
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Behind-the-scenes of Education Studies
This Spring, we are sharing a behind-the-scenes look at Education Studies! -
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BGU ranked 2nd for Student Satisfaction in the UK!
The Complete University Guide 2026 has ranked the University in 2nd place for Student Satisfaction in the UK. -
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Opening a new chapter as Lincoln Bishop University
On Monday 1st September, Bishop Grosseteste University publicly changed name to Lincoln Bishop University. -
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Lincoln Bishop ranked in Top 10 across UK universities for English
We have been ranked 9th in the UK for English, in the Guardian University Guide 2026. -
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Academic expertise: Internationally recognised research
The research at Lincoln Bishop University is diverse in its nature, of high quality, and far reaching. -
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Zoe Richardson
Zoe joined the Psychology Team as a Placement Officer in 2023. She also works as an Academic Notetaker in Lincoln, supporting university students with disabilities, and as an Exam Invigilator at a secondary school in North East Lincolnshire. She has a BEd (Hons) in Primary Education and a Level 3 certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement. Work placements were an important part of Zoe’s teaching degree. She currently volunteers with Dementia UK and once volunteered as a Rainbow Guide Leader.You’ll get to know Zoe in your second year when you do work experience linked to The Placement Module and an assignment. Zoe liaises with you, the Psychology Department and the organisation with whom you choose to volunteer. Her objective is that you have a positive volunteering experience that supports your professional development. She’s also keen for you to begin volunteering on time. She’ll share volunteering opportunities with you, encourage you to be organised and will keep track of your progress.
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