Avian influenza guidance

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The Lincoln Swan Project has received reports of a possible avian influenza (bird flu) outbreak in Lincoln. An adult male swan and two cygnets have been found dead in the Brayford, along with additional reports of dead geese in the area. As a precaution, the project is raising the alert to help prevent further transmission…Continue Reading Avian influenza guidance

Current Students – Accommodation Applications Open for 2026/27

Applications are now open for returning students wanting to stay in University-managed accommodation for the 2026/27 academic year.  Students who book a room and accept the offer before Wednesday 31 December 2025 will receive £750 cashback, paid in two instalments during the 2026/27 academic year (terms and conditions apply).  There are a number of options available…Continue Reading Current Students – Accommodation Applications Open for 2026/27

Black Business Launchpad: A Start-Up Accelerator for Black Founders!

Have you got a business idea but not sure where to start?  The Black Business Launchpad is back — a four-week accelerator designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs from idea to launch.  Delivered by the University of Lincoln in partnership with Black Business Lincolnshire and Barclays Eagle Labs, this programme offers practical tools, expert guidance, and…Continue Reading Black Business Launchpad: A Start-Up Accelerator for Black Founders!

Win £1,000 with Santander Brighter Futures Grant

We are excited to announce that the University of Lincoln is teaming up with Santander this Autumn to bring you the Brighter Futures Grant Programme. This means that 10 students from the University will be able to win a grant of £1,000. Brighter Futures Grants are designed to break down financial barriers so you can…Continue Reading Win £1,000 with Santander Brighter Futures Grant

Student Bereavement Cafe

The first student bereavement cafe will be held on Thursday 16 October in WH0001 from 12.45pm-1.45pm. It is a place for students suffering from a bereavement, whether recently or a while ago, to meet other students who are going through similar experiences. It will give them a chance to build a mutual support network alongside…Continue Reading Student Bereavement Cafe

TrailblazHer Accelerator: Calling All Female Founders!

We’re excited to launch the TrailblazHer Start-Up Accelerator – a four-week, in-person business accelerator programme designed to help women-led start-ups build strong foundations and grow with confidence.  In partnership with The Skills Blueprint Ltd, this programme supports current students and graduates of the University of Lincoln who are ready to take their business idea or early-stage venture to…Continue Reading TrailblazHer Accelerator: Calling All Female Founders!

Santander Tech Prize Draw

Santander is giving away 15 iPads and 35 pairs of AirPods in their latest Student Tech Prize Draw – and you could be one of the 50 lucky winners! Who Can Enter? – All UK HE students aged 18+ – Undergraduate, postgraduate, part-time and full-time students You don’t need to be a Santander customer. It’s…Continue Reading Santander Tech Prize Draw

University’s approach to UCU industrial action – June 2025

The University and College Union (UCU) has begun a period of industrial action at the University. This includes Action Short of a Strike (ASOS) starting Wednesday 25 June and a strike on Friday 4 July. Action short of strike (ASOS) means staff continuing to work but refusing to do some activities deemed to be outside…Continue Reading University’s approach to UCU industrial action – June 2025