Education
Government cracks down on expensive school uniform
Uniform Direct on Lincoln High street School uniforms will be more affordable for struggling parents this summer as new Government legislation puts the pressure on suppliers to be fairer with their pricing. A survey conducted by the School Wear Association showed that parents were paying an average of just over...
Recently Graduated Teaching Students Express Concern About Job Opportunities During Covid-19
Throughout the pandemic teachers have been on the front lines, ensuring that the nations kids have been able to keep up with their education and they have been pushed to their limits. For those who graduated last year in 2020 the education industry has been a daily cycle of stress...
How the living wall on the University of Lincoln’s medical building works
The living wall is the first example of sustainable architecture that has been built on the University of Lincoln's campus, built onto the side of the new medical building and located next to the Delph Pond, on the Brayford Campus. About 5,000 plants with 11 different varieties are proudly...
Are you going to turn me into a chicken?
Lincoln has seen a rise in hypnotherapy as people try to tackle their mental health during coronavirus, yet many people still do not know what it is. Hypnotherapist and neurolinguistic programming Master Debbie Ison said: “There has definitely been a rise. I’ve had an awful lot more people who are...
University of Lincoln students voice fears on Christmas ‘evacuation’ window
While the situation is still developing and exact details are not yet finalised, it was made clear this morning in an internal email that students who wish to return home for Christmas should do from December 3 to 9. It is expected that the majority of university lessons will move...
The “prison-like” fencing erected at the University of Manchester has been torn down by students
Residents of Fallowfields halls, at the University of Manchester, woke to see that their accommodation had been surrounded with 7ft high metal fencing with one student describing it as “prison-like”. Officials say the fencing was put in place to address security concerns, "particularly about access by people who are not...
Amnesty International launches course on Covid-19 human rights implications
Amnesty International has been advocating human rights across the globe for nearly 60 years. By investigating and exposing human rights abuses, and lobbying governments or companies to respect international laws, the charity has rallied over seven million supporters to their cause. Amnesty International is offering a free online course to...
Home-schooling: A day in the life
Schools across Lincolnshire shut their doors for most children on Friday, with the exception of children of key workers in the fight on Coronavirus. Most schools sent home learning packs including worksheets, reading books and links to online resources to attempt to keep the children engaged. My child’s school, Ayscoughfee Hall...
A Century of Valour
Lincoln is a city rich in military history, from the birthplace of the tank to being nicknamed Bomber County in World War Two. The Century of Valour exhibition at The Collection on Danes Terrace celebrates the County’s extensive aviation gallantry over the last 100 years. Displaying stories and artefacts from...
Etsy Made Local 2019
Lincolns finest artists are gathering once again for the national event, Etsy Made Local. Etsy is an online portal used by millions of people, buying and selling handmade items and craft supplies. The pop-up event is hosted by the Lincolnshire library on November, 29, for their first soft opening between...
Lincoln students strike to combat the climate crisis
Hear from the students on why they are striking from school for the climate crisis.
How do schools support students with English as a foreign language?
All schools in the UK have to support students who come to them with English as a foreign language. Boston Grammar School is an all-boys school with about 120 students who have English as a second language. We spoke to Garance Boularand, EAL Coordinator and Language Teacher at the school...
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