University of Lincoln, Lincoln, United Kingdom

Overview

History, Affiliations & Rankings

The University of Lincoln is a public institution of higher education in the UK. It was established in 1861 and obtained the university status in 1992. The main campus of the university is situated in Lincoln while the other two campuses are in Riseholme and Holbeach.It has been crowned as the Modern University of the Year in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021 and occupies a rank in the 1000 universities in the QS Top Universities of 2021. The university prides itself on having a student-centric approach towards education. Over the years, the University of Lincoln has established itself to hold an international reputation for the quality of education, teaching and research.

Infrastructure, Campus & Courses

Four colleges are part of the University of Lincoln. These are the College of Arts, College of Science, College of Social Science and Lincoln International Business School. Each college has a number of schools that offer a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in multiple specialisations. Overall, more than 300 programmes are offered by the university and it is especially known for its programmes in the fields of Animal Behaviour, Engineering and Journalism. The Brayford Campus, opened in 1996, is home to some of the most beautiful architecture in the city. Students at the university campus have plenty of options for activities like fitness classes, gym, outdoor games like football, basketball, hockey and trampolines. A variety of shows, performances, traditional events, comedy and music, are conducted at frequent intervals of time at the Lincoln Performing Arts Centre.

Accomplishments & Alumni

Known for its world-class standard of academics, the University of Lincoln has received the Gold award in the national Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). The university has invested more than 350 million pounds in campus improvements over the past two decades. The added facilities and student amenities have made Lincolns campus one of the best campuses in the UK and has helped it become one of the highest-ranking universities in student satisfaction. The University of Lincoln has a dedicated Alumni team to stay connected within the students who have graduated. Students receive an associated membership and become a part of the career support for assistance As a graduate of the University of Lincoln, alumni can access a wide range of benefits and services across the world.

Student Diversity & Visiting Companies

The University of Lincoln is a community of students from all over the world. So far, more than 90,000 students from across 135 countries have completed their higher education from the University of Lincoln. It is a close-knit community of students, faculty and staff.At the University of Lincoln, students are recognised and supported by the team of dedicated staff and faculty members. The university embraces diversity and promotes equality. The members of the university work together to provide a supportive environment for all students and encourage them to grow and learn.The University of Lincoln has a college Placements team who offer support and assistance to students to find a suitable job. The team guides them to find a relevant position for themselves and secure a job. A number of talks and seminars are conducted with businesses and organisations for ideal career advice for students.

COVID-19 Response 2021

The following are the latest updates on the teaching and learning programme at the University of Lincoln for the academic year 2021/ 22:

• The University of Lincoln is planning to start in-person teaching from July 9/10 after the UK Governments announcement to restart on-campus teaching and activities.

• Students can join the Open day ceremony for the summer term in which students can meet face-to-face with academic tutors and speak to expert staff about the courses and academic teachings. Students can also speculate the city-centre campus, academic facilities and accommodation facilities on campus.

• The University of Lincoln shall be following the government's advice to maintain safety and precautions on campus. For this, the campus area is restructured and space is adjusted to maintain social distancing. Also, there is flexibility for changes in future as per the circumstances and government's guidelines.