Year: 2015

Psychology at Lincoln ranked number one in UK by students

The latest National Student Survey, published today (12 August 2015), places the University of Lincoln, UK, in the top 25% nationally for student satisfaction in several subjects with its Psychology courses ranked number one in the UK. Psychology at Lincoln was placed top out of 111 institutions for overall satisfaction*. Biology was ranked second in…Continue Reading Psychology at Lincoln ranked number one in UK by students

Schools sing to raise awareness of global hunger

Children from across Lincolnshire are raising awareness of global hunger thanks to a new competition created by Shepherd Food Ministries and launched at the University of Lincoln. The schools are competing in the Lincolnshire v Hunger song competition initiated by Lincoln-based charity, Shepherd Food Ministries. The campaign aims to inspire communities to work alongside governments…Continue Reading Schools sing to raise awareness of global hunger

Celebrated judge to talk on law & religion – 5 August

An international judge and legal scholar celebrated for his contribution to global justice and legal education will deliver a free public talk at the University of Lincoln next week. H.E. Judge Christopher Gregory Weeramantry will speak at 11am on Wednesday 5 August 2015 on Enriching international law through global religious wisdom. Open to the public and…Continue Reading Celebrated judge to talk on law & religion – 5 August

Student wins ‘Black Pencil’ for poignant reflection on fatherhood

One of the most sought after prizes in the international design industry has been awarded to a young student for his poignant reflection on fatherhood which brought one of the judging panel to tears. Tom Watkins, a second-year undergraduate studying Creative Advertising at the University of Lincoln, received a coveted Black Pencil at the annual…Continue Reading Student wins ‘Black Pencil’ for poignant reflection on fatherhood

“Don’t talk about golf” – how caddies help elite golfers

The support offered by caddies can help elite golfers stay ‘in the zone’ even under the pressure of major championships, new research has revealed. The study by sport psychology researchers at the University of Lincoln, Leeds Beckett University, and St Mary’s University in the UK, and University of Canberra in Australia, found that as well…Continue Reading “Don’t talk about golf” – how caddies help elite golfers

Science students helping families of war crime victims

The skeletal remains of a grandfather executed by soldiers more than 30 years ago during Guatemala’s brutal internal armed conflict have been exhumed and analysed by science students on a unique field trip. The group of postgraduates from the University of Lincoln, were accompanied by programme leader Gillian Fowler and forensic anthropology technician Marco Perez….Continue Reading Science students helping families of war crime victims

Student design team go for glory in international Soapbox Race

A dare-devil team of Lincoln design students will compete against amateur drivers from across the globe this weekend in one of the world’s wackiest non-motorised racing events. The Red Bull Soapbox Race launched in Brussels in 2000 and since then it has travelled around the world – from Australia to South Africa, Helsinki to St….Continue Reading Student design team go for glory in international Soapbox Race

Lighting up Lincolnshire through £130m University investment

The University of Lincoln has announced today that new capital investment of £130million will transform its campus, providing world class facilities to support education and growth across the region. Vice-Chancellor Professor Mary Stuart said: “In a region which is one of the worst in the UK for cold spots for access to higher education, the…Continue Reading Lighting up Lincolnshire through £130m University investment

Competition launched to name University of Lincoln tortoise

The University of Lincoln, UK, has welcomed three new arrivals to its growing family of red-footed tortoises – and would like the public’s help in naming one. Donated by the tortoise, terrapin and turtle care and conservation charity British Chelonia Group, the tortoises were in need of a happy home after previous owners were unable to…Continue Reading Competition launched to name University of Lincoln tortoise

Unique digital platform to explore Magna Carta through art

Young people from around the world will collaborate with leading contemporary artists through a unique digital platform exploring the global significance of Magna Carta through art. The 1215.today project launched at Lincoln Castle yesterday (14th June 2015) on the eve of the 800th anniversary of the sealing of the ‘Great Charter’. Magna Carta is recognised as the…Continue Reading Unique digital platform to explore Magna Carta through art