The Hub is your one-stop shop for any support you may need whilst studying at Bishop Grosseteste University. If you don’t know where to go, just pop into the Cornerstone Building and a member of The Hub will assist you at the service desk.
We have a fantastic team who will make sure you are signposted to the right support and information. We work closely with a range of support services across the University, so if you’re not sure where to go, we’ll be here to guide you in the right direction.
The Hub includes Professional Support Service teams including:
- Career Readiness
- Digital Learning
- Learning Development
- Library Services
- Student Advice & Wellbeing
- Student Engagement
Staff work closely with colleagues across the University to help meet students’ expectations and provide appropriate learning resources. The Hub collaborates extensively with the Faculty as well as other student facing services to promote a welcoming and communal place to study.
Career Readiness
Our Career readiness team is here to support students and graduates with:
• Searching for part-time work alongside your studies
• Opportunities to volunteer
• Turning your business idea into a reality
• Building your CV
• Getting started on LinkedIn
• Careers Guidance – when you’re unsure of next steps or what career you would like to do.
Digital Learning
The Digital Learning Team promotes technology-led learning and digital literacies through the BGU Digital Capabilities Framework. Students can become independent learners using Blackboard, our Virtual Learning Environment. The Hub’s dedicated digital learning staff can provide advice and guidance on how to incorporate technologies into the teaching and learning environment.
Learning Development
The Learning Development team focus primarily on enhancing the student experience. Tutors within Learning Development can offer advice and guidance to students with their academic literacies and study skills. Students can choose to access this service through one-to-one appointments, group workshops or by downloading our bespoke study skills resources from Blackboard. Learning Development advice and guidance is also available to staff to enhance their skills supporting students’ academic progress.
Library Services
Our Library is a truly communal, inclusive space used by students across all programmes.
The Library is promoted through our comprehensive LibGuides site and social media, and reading for pleasure is actively encouraged. Close ties are maintained with the student body via the Students’ Union and student reps.
Student Advice & Wellbeing
BGU Student Advice & Wellbeing's services operate on a professional, non-judgemental and confidential basis. The team will handle any information you disclose in an appropriate and sensitive way, in accordance with data protection legislation.
The team have a wealth of experience of assisting students in higher education and we are committed to the continual development of our skills and resources.
Student Engagement
The Student Engagement Officer works with staff and students to improve the student experience at Bishop Grosseteste University. Students are encouraged to become equal and active partners in our learning community and run autonomous projects which reflect the student voice. The Hub is currently running a number of innovative projects as part of the wider Students Creating Change Framework.
Graduate Attributes
Bishop Grosseteste University is committed to enhancing students’ employability prospects. The Hub is pivotal in driving forward the development of those graduate skills necessary for students entering the job market.
Staff Development
The Hub offers a programme of events and conferences for academic staff designed to enhance professional practice. Staff are encouraged to engage with staff development events. The current programme and materials from past events can be found via the Staff Development area on Blackboard here.
The Hub delivers the Bishop Grosseteste University PGCHE. This qualification has been accredited by Advance HE and confers FHEA upon completion. The Hub also delivers the internal HEA recognition scheme (DELTA) which confers Associate Fellow, Fellow or Senior Fellow on successful completion.
Feedback
Please email thehub@bishopg.ac.uk with any feedback
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