In addition to the expertise of their academic teams, students at the University of Lincoln also get the chance to learn from visiting staff who are well-known and respected in their industries and professions.

Each year the university welcomes a range of guest speakers who deliver inspirational talks in their respective fields as part of the Great Lives lecture series. Previous examples include BBC presenter Chris Packham and ExoMars spacecraft engineer Abbie Hutty.

In addition to this, the university has recently embarked on an exciting collaboration with the University of Nottingham. This partnership has given The University of Lincoln the chance to offer a medical education in Lincolnshire.

Established in 2018, Lincoln Medical School was created with the aim of enhancing the recruitment of doctors to the country. The first intake for this new and exciting programme, which follows the University of Nottingham’s medicine curriculum, began in September 2019.

Alongside this new course offering, the university has proposed a GBP 21 million building to support and enable students to explore the latest technological developments across health care. The developments will be comprised of a dedicated science library, lecture theatres and laboratories as well as clinical and prosecution anatomy suites, equipped with cutting- edge diagnostics tools. Students will also have access to clinical suites with mock consultation rooms.

In addition to the expertise of their academic teams, students at the University of Lincoln also get the chance to learn from visiting staff who are well-known and respected in their industries and professions.

Each year the university welcomes a range of guest speakers who deliver inspirational talks in their respective fields as part of the Great Lives lecture series. Previous examples include BBC presenter Chris Packham and ExoMars spacecraft engineer Abbie Hutty.

In addition to this, the university has recently embarked on an exciting collaboration with the University of Nottingham. This partnership has given the University of Lincoln the chance to offer a medical education in Lincolnshire.

Established in 2018, Lincoln Medical School was created with the aim of enhancing the recruitment of doctors to the country. The first intake for this new and exciting programme, which follows the University of Nottingham’s medicine curriculum, began in September 2019.

Alongside this new course offering, the university has proposed a GBP 21 million building to support and enable students to explore the latest technological developments across health care. The developments will be comprised of a dedicated science library, lecture theatres and laboratories as well as clinical and prosecution anatomy suites, equipped with cutting- edge diagnostics tools. Students will also have access to clinical suites with mock consultation rooms.

The University of Lincoln was awarded Gold in the UK’s national Teaching Excellence Framework in June 2017, for delivering "consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for its students". The university was one of only 59 higher education providers, out of almost 300, that entered into the TEF to receive gold, the highest standard possible.

The TEF’s panel of experts found "students from all backgrounds… achieve outstanding outcomes" at Lincoln and praised its "comprehensive and embedded approach to student engagement that provides opportunities for students and staff to work closely together”.

Lincoln is a top 50 UK university with top rankings in several areas:

• It is ranked 17^th in the UK (out of 121) by The Guardian University Guide 2020
• It is ranked 1^st in the UK in Hospitality, Event Management and Tourism in The Guardian University Guide 2020.
• It is ranked in the top ten in the UK in Chemistry, History, Pharmacy and Film Production and Photography in The Guardian University Guide 2020.
• It is ranked 9^th in the UK in Animal Science in The Times Good University Guide 2020

The University of Lincoln was awarded Gold in the UK’s national Teaching Excellence Framework in June 2017, for delivering "consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for its students". The university was one of only 59 higher education providers, out of almost 300, that entered into the TEF to receive gold, the highest standard possible.

The TEF’s panel of experts found "students from all backgrounds… achieve outstanding outcomes" at Lincoln and praised its "comprehensive and embedded approach to student engagement that provides opportunities for students and staff to work closely together”.

Lincoln is a top 50 UK university with top rankings in several areas:

• It is ranked 17^th in the UK (out of 121) by The Guardian University Guide 2020
• It is ranked 1^st in the UK in Hospitality, Event Management and Tourism in The Guardian University Guide 2020.
• It is ranked in the top ten in the UK in Chemistry, History, Pharmacy and Film Production and Photography in The Guardian University Guide 2020.
• It is ranked 9^th in the UK in Animal Science in The Times Good University Guide 2020.

The University of Lincoln has a proud history of world-class research with academics noted for making meaningful and profound contributions to their disciplines that have a real-world impact. This research has included the development of new medical technologies to preserving architectural landmarks. Students have the unique opportunity to work and research alongside top-class academics, which is of immeasurable benefit to their development. The university has been noted for its quality research contribution by the latest Research Excellence Framework, which rated its research as internationally excellent or world-leading.

Award-winning Industry Links

The university has been acknowledged for its track record of industry engagement and interaction. The institution constantly liaises and works with employers, which greatly enhances the internship and employment options for students. The university enjoys relationships with companies like Santander, The Guardian and Siemens, that demonstrate the success of the industry focused approach. It is something that the university has been recognised for with a number of national awards.

The University of Lincoln has a proud history of world-class research with academics noted for making meaningful and profound contributions to their disciplines that have a real-world impact. This research has included the development of new medical technologies to preserving architectural landmarks. Students have the unique opportunity to work and research alongside top-class academics, which is of immeasurable benefit to their development. The university has been noted for its quality research contribution by the latest Research Excellence Framework, which rated its research as internationally excellent or world-leading.

Award-winning Industry Links

The university has been acknowledged for its track record of industry engagement and interaction. The institution constantly liaises and works with employers, which greatly enhances the internship and employment options for students. The university enjoys relationships with companies like Santander, The Guardian and Siemens, that demonstrate the success of the industry focused approach. It is something that the university has been recognised for with a number of national awards.

The university is committed to providing students with modern, world-class facilities. Testament to this is the GBP 300 million that has been invested into university facilities since the institution opened in 1996. The quality of the amenities on offer to students was acknowledged by the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018, which placed the university as the 10^th best in the UK.

Students are able to enjoy the perfect blend of the new and old in a picturesque setting. The university campus is located a short walking distance from restaurants, shops, cafes and entertainment venues, a perfect blend for students looking to find a way to relax and socialise outside of their studies. Lincoln is also famous for its Cathedral Quarter and castle, providing plenty for students to see and do. This includes viewing one of the surviving copies of the Magna Carta from 1215.

The institution is committed to providing a holistic student experience and producing well rounded graduates. With this in mind the university actively encourages students to explore the surrounding area and enjoy extracurricular activities, like a visit to Sir Isaac Newton’s house.

The university is committed to providing students with modern, world-class facilities. Testament to this is the GBP 300 million that has been invested into university facilities since the institution opened in 1996. The quality of the amenities on offer to students was acknowledged by the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018, which placed the university as the 10^th best in the UK.

Students are able to enjoy the perfect blend of the new and old in a picturesque setting. The university campus is located a short walking distance from restaurants, shops, cafes and entertainment venues, a perfect blend for students looking to find a way to relax and socialise outside of their studies. Lincoln is also famous for its Cathedral Quarter and castle, providing plenty for students to see and do. This includes viewing one of the surviving copies of the Magna Carta from 1215.

The institution is committed to providing a holistic student experience and producing well rounded graduates. With this in mind the university actively encourages students to explore the surrounding area and enjoy extracurricular activities, like a visit to Sir Isaac Newton’s house.

For any guidance upon arrival in Lincoln, students are encouraged to visit the Student Support team, which is based in the university’s Minerva Building. The team can provide support on a number of issues, including enrolment, financial services, visa compliance, accommodation, academic advice and lots more. There is also a Student Wellbeing Centre that provides a counselling service for those struggling with personal issues whilst studying alongside an on-campus Health Centre.

Extracurricular activities such as volunteering, work experience or contributing to student clubs and societies are formally recognised through The Lincoln Award, an initiative run jointly by the university and Students’ Union to help students develop their skills, knowledge and experience and stand out from the crowd to future employers.

Through the university’s Students’ Union, there is also a wide array of clubs and societies students can get involved in, spanning interests from Parkour to Harry Potter. Lincoln’s sports teams compete in British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) competitions and have won several trophies in BUCS competitions over the past few years.

Alumni Network

The University of Lincoln has an active alumni network, with Lincoln graduates keeping in touch from their roles in major international companies, charities and organisations all over the world. Lincoln’s global graduate community includes more than 90,000 former Lincoln students across 130 different countries. Many successful graduates return to Lincoln to share their knowledge with current students at a series of annual alumni networking events. The university’s ethos is to provide an education and experience which enables students to achieve the future they want, and to extend the relationship long beyond graduation. As a result, students become part of the Lincoln family for life.

For any guidance upon arrival in Lincoln, students are encouraged to visit the Student Support team, which is based in the university’s Minerva Building. The team can provide support on a number of issues, including enrolment, financial services, visa compliance, accommodation, academic advice and lots more. There is also a Student Wellbeing Centre that provides a counselling service for those struggling with personal issues whilst studying alongside an on-campus Health Centre.

Extracurricular activities such as volunteering, work experience or contributing to student clubs and societies are formally recognised through The Lincoln Award, an initiative run jointly by the university and Students’ Union to help students develop their skills, knowledge and experience and stand out from the crowd to future employers.

Through the university’s Students’ Union, there is also a wide array of clubs and societies students can get involved in, spanning interests from Parkour to Harry Potter. Lincoln’s sports teams compete in British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) competitions and have won several trophies in BUCS competitions over the past few years.

Alumni Network

The University of Lincoln has an active alumni network, with Lincoln graduates keeping in touch from their roles in major international companies, charities and organisations all over the world. Lincoln’s global graduate community includes more than 90,000 former Lincoln students across 130 different countries. Many successful graduates return to Lincoln to share their knowledge with current students at a series of annual alumni networking events. The university’s ethos is to provide an education and experience, which enables students to achieve the future they want, and to extend the relationship long beyond graduation. As a result, students become part of the Lincoln family for life.

The University of Lincoln prides itself on helping students achieve excellent career prospects, offering a number of different career services to help them prepare for their future. 96 per cent of Lincoln's most recent graduates were in work or further study six months after finishing their course, with more than 80 per cent in graduate level roles according to the latest Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey. Lincoln graduates have secured jobs at major companies and organisations around the world, including the BBC, Rolls-Royce, Siemens, Boots, GlaxoSmithKline, PwC and Rockstar Games.

Inspiring Stories

The University of Lincoln is at the cutting-edge of research into treatments to counteract antibiotic resistant bacteria. The research is being led by Dr Ishwar Singh, from Lincoln’s School of Pharmacy, with significant developments being made through the synthesis of an antibiotic substance called teixobactin into a drug treatment.

A pioneering research project to develop better radiotherapy treatment for cancer sufferers is being led by Professor Nigel Allinson MBE from the School of Computer Science. With a GBP 3.3 million grant from the UK’s Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, the OPTIma (Optimising Proton Therapy Through Imaging), aims to address the treatment of difficult tumours with patients enjoying better outcomes.

Alumni Success Case Study

Lincoln graduate Vicki Phillips was a winner in the prestigious British Council Alumni Awards 2017. The international awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of overseas graduates of British universities. Vicki, who graduated from Lincoln in 2002, won the U.S. award in the Social Impact category for her exceptional contribution to creating positive social change. She served as the Director of Education for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation where, alongside her team, she developed and executed the largest philanthropic investment in U.S. education, worth over USD 2.8 billion.

The University of Lincoln prides itself on helping students achieve excellent career prospects, offering a number of different career services to help them prepare for their future. 96 per cent of Lincoln's most recent graduates were in work or further study six months after finishing their course, with more than 80 per cent in graduate level roles according to the latest Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey. Lincoln graduates have secured jobs at major companies and organisations around the world, including the BBC, Rolls-Royce, Siemens, Boots, GlaxoSmithKline, PwC and Rockstar Games.

Inspiring Stories

The University of Lincoln is at the cutting-edge of research into treatments to counteract antibiotic resistant bacteria. The research is being led by Dr Ishwar Singh, from Lincoln’s School of Pharmacy, with significant developments being made through the synthesis of an antibiotic substance called teixobactin into a drug treatment.

A pioneering research project to develop better radiotherapy treatment for cancer sufferers is being led by Professor Nigel Allinson MBE from the School of Computer Science. With a GBP 3.3 million grant from the UK’s Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, the OPTIma (Optimising Proton Therapy Through Imaging), aims to address the treatment of difficult tumours with patients enjoying better outcomes.

Alumni Success Case Study

Lincoln graduate Vicki Phillips was a winner in the prestigious British Council Alumni Awards 2017. The international awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of overseas graduates of British universities. Vicki, who graduated from Lincoln in 2002, won the U.S. award in the Social Impact category for her exceptional contribution to creating positive social change. She served as the Director of Education for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation where, alongside her team, she developed and executed the largest philanthropic investment in U.S. education, worth over USD 2.8 billion.