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Preparation to Study Handbook
Contents Welcome
Congratulations on securing your
Welcome 3 The Library 22 place here at the Lincoln Medical
Getting Started 4 ICT Services 23 School!
Managing Your Money 8 Sports Centre 24 This is where your journey to becoming
Feel at Home 10 Students’ Union 26 a medic begins - however, knowing
exactly where to begin is always tricky,
What to Bring With You 12 Students’ Union Venues 28 so we've created this Preparation to
Learning at Lincoln 14 Places to Eat 30 Study handbook just for you, so that you
feel ready to start this September.
Course Information 16 Get in Touch 32
A Supportive Community 18 Campus Map 34 Each section contains useful guidance
on what you need to know before you
Careers Support 20 arrive and what to expect from your time
studying in Lincoln.
Hopefully we have everything covered
but if you find you still have questions,
please feel free to get in touch with the
Lincoln Medical School Office at
medicine@lincoln.ac.uk or 01522
837070 for any general queries.
We look forward to meeting you on
Monday 21st September 2020.
The Lincoln Medical School
2 3
Getting Started
Congratulations! Completing Registration
You are coming to study at the Lincoln Registration is the formal process through which
Medical School in September. you officially join the University. When you
register, you confirm your agreement to become
Welcome Week is from Monday 21st a student of the Lincoln Medical School and to
September to Friday 25th September 2020. abide by University regulations and to become
liable for fee payments, as well as having your
Remember, help is available to ensure you personal records checked.
are prepared for your first few weeks. We
are happy to answer any questions you After you register, you will be given both a
may have before you arrive; please contact University of Nottingham and a University of
us by emailing medicine@lincoln.ac.uk Lincoln student ID card, which will grant you
access to facilities you may require at both
Universities. Please keep your ID cards safe, as
Before You Arrive you may have to pay a fee for replacement of
Before you arrive there are a few important any lost cards. More information about your
student ID cards can be found on page 6.
tasks for you to complete to help ensure
your first few weeks go as smoothly as
You will only have up to 3 weeks after you start
possible, leaving you more time to University to complete your online registration –
concentrate on settling in, making new please make sure to complete this as soon as
friends and getting to know your course. possible otherwise your University account will
remain inactive.
As a new student, you will need to register You might miss important announcements from
online before you start University on the Medical School and be unable to access
Monday 21st September 2020, and make Moodle (the University’s student learning
sure that you have your university account platform).
login details all set up.
You will be able to do this from Tuesday 1st
September 2020 and you will receive an
email to your home email account asking
you to first activate your username and
password. After you have activated this,
you will be able to log on to your University
email account where you will find your
Online Registration email.
Follow the instructions in your email to
complete online registration. If it is less than
two weeks before your start date and you
have not received your registration emails
please contact
registration@nottingham.ac.uk
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Welcome Week Timetable These sessions will give you the opportunity
to meet your programme leaders and tutors,
Once your place with the Lincoln Medical as well as meeting other students on your
School has been confirmed, you will be course.
provided with your Welcome Week
timetable on 7th September 2020. It is important that you attend all the
course-related sessions as indicated on your
This timetable will tell you when your Welcome Week timetable.
Introduction Talk will take place, as well as
any other induction activities scheduled for
your course during your first few weeks. Getting Started
Your first few weeks are likely to be busy so
Attendance at your Introduction Talk is we recommend that you make time for some
mandatory. It will introduce you to many key tasks that will help you to settle in to life
aspects of your programme and the at Lincoln. We’ve outlined the importance of
Academic School in which you will be registration and your Welcome Week
based. timetable, but here are a few more things to
do during your first few weeks:
Your Student ID Card
As a University of Nottingham student
Health Centre Registration
studying at the Lincoln campus, you will be Once you have a confirmed place with us,
provided with two University cards so you you will receive information on how to
can access libraries, facilities and carry out register with the on-campus surgery/Health
any printing or photocopying at each Centre. Registration with the Health Centre
campus. In the main, you will be using will be via an online form which you can
your University of Lincoln card as this is complete prior to starting University, or
where the majority of your teaching and during your first few weeks. Prepare for Teaching Term Dates
related activities will take place.
Once you have registered, you will be able Please note that one of the characteristics
There will be occasions where you will visit
Finding Your Way Around to view a live, electronic version of your of the undergraduate medical courses is
the School of Medicine in the Queens timetable through the University of Lincoln that at different stages of the course, the
Get to know your way around the campus.
Medical Centre in Nottingham, such as for Gateway. Your timetable will also be teaching year does not necessarily
Maps are available around campus and
your Objective Structured Clinical available to download from Moodle. correspond to University key dates
online. Learn building names and find out
Examinations (OSCEs). Your Nottingham (Lincoln or Nottingham).
where lecture theatres and seminar rooms
University card will provide you with are ahead of your first timetabled lessons. Your Attendance For more specific information about term
access to the facilities you may wish to Also, take some time to look around the city and semester dates for your course,
access while you are at any Nottingham of Lincoln and locate the amenities you will Studying at university is very different to please check Moodle or your course
campus. need, such as supermarkets, pharmacies the experience you may have had at handbooks.
and leisure facilities. school or college. You will be expected to
Course-related Sessions attend all your timetabled sessions and to
engage with your fellow students and
and Activities Visit the Library academic tutors. The Medical School will
Your Welcome Week timetable will also list Visit the Library and log in to your student monitor your attendance and will contact
all the course-specific sessions which you account. Various induction and information you with support and advice if you need it.
will be expected to attend during your first sessions are available to help you make the
few weeks. Some of these sessions will be most of this important resource during your
online and some will be face to face. studies.
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Managing Your Money Budgeting Tips
• If you are living with other students, why
not jointly purchase items you will all
Additional Costs use, such as milk, sugar or cleaning
University life and living away from
supplies? You should save money and
home offer a new level of freedom, space
You may find that there are additional
along with some new responsibilities. costs associated with your studies.
This may be the first time you’ve had These may be with regard to the • Learn to cook - it is cheaper than eating
to manage your own money so specific clothing, materials or out and often healthier too
setting a budget will help you keep equipment that may be required.
track of our outgoings. Our Student • If you need books for your course, check
Lincoln Medical School students will to see if the library had them or if other
Funding Team can help support you
be provided with a comprehensive students are selling used copies
with any questions you may have reading list. You will find that either the
about your finances. University of Nottingham or the • Make sure you take library books back
University of Lincoln Library holds on time so you don’t accrue any fines
Help and Advice either material or virtual versions of the
core texts that you are required to • Shop around for a bank account. Some
The Advice Service is an independent
read. However, you may prefer to student accounts offer additional benefits
service offering free, confiential advice
purchase some of these yourself and and special rates
to all students.
you will be responsible for this cost.
As well as giving professional advice on • Bank online and check your balance
a one-to-one basis, the team offers daily to help keep track of your finances
preventative workshops covering debt,
Useful Resources
money and budgeting. • If possible avoid credit cards, store cards
and ‘payday’ loans
Money Saving Expert
Student Funding www.moneysavingexpert.com/students • Keep receipts from the purchases you
make so you can see what you have
For information on how to pay your fees University of Lincoln Advice Service
spent, particularly if you use contactless
or view which loan options are available - Money Management
or payments on your phone as it can be
to you, you can find out more on the https://studentservices.lincoln.ac.uk/ difficult to keep track
University of Nottingham’s student life-at-university/money-manage-
funding page. ment-financial-support/ • If you travel a lot by rail, consider getting
Remember to register online otherwise a 16-25 railcard to save up to a third on
your status with Student Finance might rail journeys
be affected.
“Every week, keep track of your
• Evaluate whether you really need a car.
expenses and exactly how much
Most facilities are within a short walk in
you spend. The magic is, as long as
Lincoln. A car is expensive to run and
you spend less that your weekly
there’s no provision for parking on
budget, by the end of the semester
campus. Don’t forget to make a SORN
you would have that money spare,
(Statutory Off Road Notification) if you
which you could then go on to save
leave your car at home
or use to treat yourself.”
Katie, English student
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Feel at Home
Lincoln is a great city for students. • If you are bringing your bicycle, make sure
Whether you are living on or off it is post-coded and that you use a lock
campus, we hope you will soon • Always walk back with your friends after a
feel at home. night out. If you need to use a taxi, make
sure it is correctly licensed and properly
The Brayford Pool Campus is based in the
booked.
heart of the city and most student
accommodation is located either on On-campus Security (24 hours):
campus or a short walking distance away.
If you have booked University provided T: +44 (0)1522 886062
accommodation, you will be contacted
directly by the University of Lincoln’s Further Information
Accommodation Team with a moving in
date. Please check with your provider for If you have any questions about
off-campus move in dates. accommodation, please contact the University
of Lincoln’s dedicated Accommodation
Parking Services team on:
Lincoln’s central location allows for easy T: +44 (0)1522 886198/886231
access via road and rail. The campus is E: accommodation@lincoln.ac.uk
within five minutes’ walk of the city centre W: www.lincoln.ac.uk/accommodation
and amenities. You may be able to apply
for a parking permit on University of You can also find the latest information on our
Lincoln car parks outside of normal social media feeds. Why not share a photo of
business hours – further information about your new home from home with us?
this will be available from Estates:
https://estates.lincoln.ac.uk/services/ /UniLincolnAccommodation
travel-and-transport/parking/
@UoLAccomm
Staying Safe
The University of Lincoln has security staff
and CCTV cameras operating across the
campus 24 hours a day to ensure your “My number one tip for moving
safety, but it is always sensible to take a into halls would be to not dwell in
few precautions, so here are a few your room. If you sit on your own
recommendations for keeping yourself long enough then you will start to
safe.
overthink – open up your door and
• Use an ultra-violet pen to mark invite a flatmate in to have a chat,
belongings with your home postcode get to know each other and you will
and/or your student ID number forget the loneliness you felt five
• Make sure you have adequate minutes ago.”
insurance. Personal possessions Charlotte, Forensic Science student
insurance is included in the rent for
on-campus accommodation
*The Accommodation Services team will notify you of your move in day
10 if you are staying in on-campus accommodation. 11
What to Bring With You
Below is a handy checklist of items you may like to bring with you. Don’t
worry if you forget anything, you should be able to find most things you
need from nearby shops and supermarkets.
Documentation:
Certificate
Passport/National Identity Card/ Birth
funding (if applicable)
Your sponsor letter/evidence of
ns (if applicable)
Evidence of meeting entry conditio
National Insurance number
NHS number r room)
g your own TV to watch in you
TV licence (if you want to brin
NOT accepted as a form of ID**
**Please note driving licences are
Personal Items:
ne charger
such as photos, cushions, pho
Personal items for your bedroom to find out more
your accommoda tion prov ider
Laptop/PC/tablet (check with les. Virus software
and whether to bring any cab
about the internet connection tion network)
connecting to your accommoda
checks may be required before
stick
Pens, pencils, notebooks, USB ck with your
to brin g your own pillows and duvet* (che
Bedding; you may need
size of beds)
assigned accommodation for
Towels
Coat hangers
hing powder
Laundry basket/bag* and was
s and oven-proof dishes*
Utensils, cutlery, crockery, pan
Recipes
and a dishcloth
Tea towels, washing up liquid supermarket visit.
keep you going until your first
Food, dr inks and toiletries to
ing on the accommodation
*What’s included varies depend
you r acco mmodation provider
you live in. Check with
if you are unsure of anything.
12 13
Learning
“The most important piece of advice I can “To begin with, everyone is nervous in
give you is to be an active learner. Put seminars, and it can be really difficult to
your own reading and research at the speak up if you’re a bit shy or nervous.
at Lincoln
centre of your learning – take ownership But there is a good reason why lectures
of your study. A useful way of thinking and seminars are used – if you are able to
about University is that it is more like a discuss and debate topics, you have a
gym than a school. University staff are like better chance of fully understanding them.
the trainers there to structure your activity, That will be really important when exams
but you shouldn’t just be ‘working out’ or coursework comes around, so even if
(learning in this analogy) while we are it’s difficult sometimes, try to talk!”
Once you begin your course, you will Personal Tutors around. The University’s facilities are like
notice that the way you learn at the equipment in the gym and you get the Alistair,
university is different to your experience All Medicine students are allocated a Journalism and Public Relations student
best results if you make frequent use of
at college or sixth form, or even the Personal Tutor to provide you with support,
the facilities.”
workplace if you are returning to study. guidance and encouragement throughout
your studies and help you with your Garry Wilson,
You will probably find that the majority of personal and professional development and Dean of the Lincoln Academy
your learning will occur independently. reflective practice in your meetings of Learning and Teaching
Although you will have timetabled classes, together.
these will generally serve to either introduce
areas and key concepts (for instance via Your personal tutor will remain your
lectures) or to allow you to practise, discuss personal tutor throughout your whole
and explore your understanding with others medical course and will be able to provide
(such as laboratory, practical or seminar you with references for your foundation
work). In all cases you will be expected to programme application after graduation. It is
expand on the information provided by staff therefore very important that you develop a
through study outside of scheduled classes. professional working relationship with them.
You will probably find independent study The Lincoln Medical School will confirm
gives you freedom to explore specific areas your Personal Tutor’s name when you
of interest and that it helps you develop begin your course. Personal Tutors can:
valuable transferable skills, such as time
• Help you adjust to being a student at
management and team work, which may
university and develop your skills for
benefit your future career.
studying in higher education
To find out more about learning at the
• Guide you in understanding how to use
Lincoln Medical School, please see your
assessment feedback to develop your
course handbook.
independent learning and enhance your
academic progress
• Support you to manage your studies if
you are having personal difficulties and
direct you to further specialist support at
the University
• Encourage you to engage with university
life beyond your programme, consider
your career ambitions and possible
further study options.
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Course Information
Please be careful and think before you post Mobile phones
something you deem innocent; it may be
offensive to someone else and have a Using mobile phones can be distracting to
detrimental effect on your future. teaching staff and deemed rude behaviour.
Their use is frowned upon during educational
https://www.gmc-uk.org/ethical-guidance/ and clinical sessions, and it is advised that you
What is expected of a medical Further information about dress codes and ethical-guidance-for-doctors/doctors-use-of keep them on silent or switched off. Please use
procedures to follow in your various teaching -social-media mobile phones appropriately and professionally.
student?
environments will be provided to you as your
University of Nottingham Social Media
Medical students have different responsibilities course starts.
Policy for Students 2019
to other students and therefore you are https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/governance/- You can find out more about
expected to uphold professionalism and
behaviour to a different standard. Being a
Working with colleagues/health documents/social-media-policy-for-students professionalism and fitness to practise here:
professionals .pdf https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/qualitymanu-
member of the medical profession begins on
day one of the course but there is advice and Achieving Good Medical Practice - al/2-documents/fitness-to-practise-procedure-
Throughout your time in the Lincoln Medical mhs.pdf
an abundance of people to talk to if you are Guidance for Medical Students
School and beyond, you will work as part of
unsure about anything along the way. https://www.gmc-uk.org/-/media/documents/
multidisciplinary teams. Respecting the skills
and contributions of other professionals is a achieving-good-medical-practice-20200729_
must along with following instructions given pdf-66086678.pdf
Dress code by health professionals in the workplace.
Over the next few years you will be working in
Although you will be learning and at times
many different environments which can be
monitoring the health of others, remember to
classed as ‘academic’ (tutorials, library,
look after your own health. If you feel your ill
lectures, etc.) and ‘clinical’ (clinical skills,
health will have an effect on the standard of
placements, wards, etc.) In all of these settings,
work you are carrying out or could affect
you are expected to dress appropriately and
patients and colleagues, speak to someone
not wear clothing that obscures your face. For
for advice and see a doctor.
an academic situation, you may find casual
clothing works best for you as long as you are
comfortable. Social media
A clinical environment is different and you will Social Media has become part of everyday
be expected to adopt the ‘bare below elbow’ life. There are a few things to remember:
approach, this includes avoiding jewellery.
When on clinical visits and in clinical skills 1. Never post/send pictures of patients or
sessions, you will be required to wear surgical service users over any form of social
scrubs, which the Lincoln Medical School will media.
provide you with and are your responsibility.
2. Do not discuss issues related to any
You will also be undertaking some lectures and experience in a healthcare setting. Even if
practical sessions in a laboratory environment, anonymised these are likely to be
in which you will be required to wear the inappropriate.
appropriate personal protective equipment,
3. Remember, everything you post online is
including a laboratory coat. The Lincoln Medical
public.
School will provide you with a laboratory coat
that you will be responsible for. With today’s technology continually
developing, everything you say online is
public, with friends able to access and
screenshot your photos and Facebook wall,
or other social media platforms.
16 17
A Supportive
Find Us on Your Desktop • Accommodation issues
Information on all services is available on the • Money or debt
Student Services website. Here you can find
Community
information on how to contact us, opening • All areas of student funding
times and drop-in details. When you log on to
• Employment
a University of Lincoln PC, just click on the
Student Services logo to access our website. • Welfare benefits
https://studentservices.lincoln.ac.uk
• Legal issues
• Immigration
Drop-in Services*
Drop-in services are available for students The Student Wellbeing Team
who need to discuss a personal problem or
receive one-to-one advice. Drop-in sessions If you have a disability, a medical condition, a
are available for all University of Lincoln learning difference or mental health problem,
support services. They run Monday to Friday the Student Wellbeing Team are here for you.
12 noon to 2pm and also Thursday from 5pm Located in the Student Wellbeing Centre on the
to 7pm (term-time only). Drop-in sessions Brayford Pool Campus, the team offers support
operate on a first-come, first-served basis. and advice with any issues or challenges you
may face during your studies.
*Please note that drop-in services in person
may not be available due to COVID-19 A team of Wellbeing Advisors, Mental Health
restrictions. Please contact the services for Advisors and Counsellors provide advice and
more information. guidance on how to make the most of your time
at university.
The Student Support Centre
Chaplaincy
The Student Support Centre, located in the
Minerva Building, is where you can find out Regardless of your faith, the University of
how to access support services across the Lincoln’s Multi-Faith Chaplaincy Service is here
University of Lincoln. for all students and staff. If you need someone
to listen, want to share good news or bad, or
Adapting to life at university can be Throughout your time at the Lincoln Medical The Student Support team is here to ensure have issues surrounding work, relationships or
challenging and there is more to it than School, our support staff will be available if that you can access all of our services and your personal life, you can talk to the
just the changes to your academic you need any help or advice. information. Our friendly and helpful staff can Chaplaincy Co-ordinator.
environment. The transition to help with a wide range of queries from council
independence, being away from home, The Student Services team provides tax exemption letters, enrolment cards,
meeting new people and managing your integrated support through teams of expert general advice and information, and directions
time and money can all be exciting but staff who are here to help you make the
Further Information
around the campus.
daunting. most of your time whilst studing at the Student Support
Lincoln Medical School. With locations The Advice Service is also based in the T: +44 (0)1522 837080
Sometimes life can be a bit bumpy and it is across the Lincoln campus, they offer a Student Support Centre and is a free, E: studentsupport@lincoln.ac.uk
important that you look after your wellbeing range of support, from dealing with home- confidential and impartial service available to
and that you get the help you need at the sickness to managing your money. all students. Our team can advise you of your Student Wellbeing
right time. Small problems can escalate into rights and responsibilities across a wide range T: +44 (0)1522 886400
big problems, so it is advisable to try to of subjects, such as: E: studentwellbeing@lincoln.ac.uk
deal with them sooner rather than later.
Chaplaincy
https://chaplaincy.lincoln.ac.uk/
18 19Careers Support
The University of Lincoln Careers Online Resources The Job Shop
and Employability team is dedicat- The Careers and Employability team offers a The Job Shop is a service offered by the Careers
ed to helping you prepare for your vast array of online resources to support you and Employability team in partnership with the
future career. with planning your career. These include Lincoln Students’ Union, and provides a central
online interview simulations, global labour point for employers to advertise paid opportunities
Further Information
market information and opportunities, while you are studying.
One-to-one Support psychometric test and assessment centre
T: +44 (0)1522 837828
E: careers@lincoln.ac.uk
Our dedicated team of advisers can offer simulations, plus a range of interactive video
resources and live chat functions in which you Business Start-up W: www.uolcareers.co.uk
individual support and information when you
are considering your future. Here you can can ask questions of our Careers Advisors or If you decide to start your own business,
employer partners. /UOLCareers
get support for any urgent or quick careers Sparkhouse, the University of Lincoln’s business
@UoLCareers
queries you may have such as checking incubation centre, can help support the
your CV or an application. There are also development of your innovative anc creative
employment advice and skills development The Lincoln Award ideas. Sparkhouse can provide access to support
workshops. In a competitive jobs market, employers are services, knowledge and facilities which may help
often looking for candidates who stand out. you as you start up your business.
The Lincoln Award provides opportunities for
Careers Education you to acquire transferable skills in addition to
Students can choose to get involved in a those learnt on your course. It is achieved by
range of extracurricular and co-curricular completing a series of employment-related
activities. These may include employability workshops alongside part-time employment,
mentoring, which pairs students with voluntary work experience or extracurricular
professionals from our network of regional activities. For more information please visit the
organisations; ‘Hire Me’, an interactive Careers and Employability Centre, located on
careers education programme; and the ground floor of the Library.
‘Business Challenge’ competitions, which
offer an opportunity to take part in real-word
challenges set by employers. Vacancies and Opportunities
Students can register on our website to view
current student employment, work placements
Events and graduate-level opportunities with a range
The Careers and Employability team of regional, national and global organisations.
arranges events throughout the year, giving Our Campus Jobs service can provide you
students the opportunity to network with with opportunities to work at the University
professionals. Our annual ‘Find Your Feet’ during your studies.
careers fair invites employers onto campus
to promote their organisations to students.
20 21The Library ICT Services
The Library will be an essential Academic Subject Librarians
resource while you are studying. The University’s computer network Throughout the year, your lecturers will
Academic Subject Librarians work closely direct you to Moodle to access various
Library staff can provide support with Schools to maintain and develop the gives access to information
resources.
and guidance for you on the use of resources available in the library. They can services, the internet, email and a
information sources and study also help you access and make the best wide range of software WiFi
use of the resources. The Lincoln Medical applications tailored to the course
skills. School Academic Subject Librarian is WiFi access is available across the campus
Marishona Ortega.
you are studying. and in certain areas of the city. For those
Services specifically tailored for your who would prefer to use their own laptop,
studies, provided by the Universities of University Email the University’s Cloud system enables you
Lincoln and Nottingham, include: Once you have registered, you will then be to access all of your University files
• Induction to library services and Further Information given access to your student email whenever you need them, on and off
resources For further information on what the account. This will be a University of campus. When connecting to University
Library has to offer, ask at a helpdesk or Nottingham email address, which replaces WiFi, select the Eduroam WiFi network.
• Guidance and support with learning a University of Lincoln email address and
contact us on:
development and research/study skills so you will still be able to access all
T: +44 (0)1522 886222
• An extensive range of databases and E: library@lincoln.ac.uk platforms. Please ensure you check your Useful Web Addresses
full-text journals W: https://medical.library.lincoln.ac.uk email regularly.
https://gateway.lincoln.ac.uk
• An inter-library loans service and access
/UOLLibrary Moodle
to other university libraries https://ps.lincoln.ac.uk
@GCWLibrary You will be introduced to Moodle during
• Maths and Statistics Help (MASH) moodle.nottingham.ac.uk
your first week on the course.
• Writing Development
Moodle is the Lincoln Medical School’s
online learning environment, and you will
spend a lot of time using it during your Further Information
years on the course. T: +44 (0)1522 886500
E: ict@lincoln.ac.uk
It is the place for learning materials such
as lecture slides, handouts, reading, web W: https://support.lincoln.ac.uk
links, audio and video.It is also used for /universityoflincolnict
submitting assignments and has facilities @unilincoln_ict
for discussions, wikis, blogs and student
databases.
Once you have registered as a student,
and obtain your username, you will be able
to log into Moodle at:
moodle.nottingham.ac.uk
where you will be able to access the
“Lincoln Medical School Home Page”
(which has links to the course handbook)
as well as separate sites for each module
you will be studying.
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22 23Sports Centre
Located on campus, the University of Sports and Activities
Lincoln’s Sports Centre boasts a The Sports Centre offers more than 40
large selection of modern, specialist different sports and activities to choose from.
facilities, including: Each sport or activity caters for all ability
levels, so if you prefer a more relaxed
• Large fitness and free weights suite
approach to sport there are a range of
• Sports hall for badminton, basketball, informal social sports session, leagues and
netball and volleyball fun events to get involved with.
• Exercise studio for a wide range of classes Students also have the opportunity to
• Indoor cycling suite compete in the British Universities and
• Boxercise suite Colleges Sport (BUCS) leagues and
competitions in a wide range of sports
• Squash courts including rugby, football, badminton,
• Five-a-side and seven-a-side football basketball, hockey, netball, rowing, tennis
pitches and cricket.
• Hockey pitch (full-size synthetic floodlit
pitch) Further Information
• Located away from the Brayford Pool T: +44 (0)1522 886688
• Campus is a cricket pitch and grass E: sportscentre@lincoln.ac.uk
pitches for football, rugby and lacrosse. W: https://sportatlincoln.lincoln.ac.uk/
/UniversityOfLincolnSportsCentre
Fitness Suite @UoLSC
The Fitness Suite houses an excellent range
of equipment including cardiovascular and
resistance equipment and free weights. Also “The Sports Centre has a really good
included in the fitness suite is an abdominal programme of fitness classes, with
workout and stretching area. You can sign up many different sessions on every
to a personal programme, which includes
day. I like going every so often when
one-to-one sessions with a fitness instructor
and choose from a wide variety of fitness
I have no plans and need a break
classes. because you can just turn up and
pay when you get there.”
Unlike other sports centres and gyms in the
area, the University Sports Centre has no Lauren, Biomedical Science student
joining fee for students. There are four simple
and flexible ways to pay for your gym
membership: yearly, termly, monthly and
pay-as-you-go.
24 25Students’ Union
As students with the Lincoln Advice Centre
Medical School you have the The Lincoln Students’ Union Advice Centre
opportunity to join both or either offers free, independent and impartial advice
the University of Nottingham SU across a range of academic issues. These
and the University of Lincoln SU. inlcude assessment appeals, mitigating
circumstances, complaints, exam misconduct
You will be asked about your interest in and other matters such as housing, debt, and
joining the University of Nottingham welfare advice and support.
Students’ Union during the on-line
registration process. You can find more
information about the UNSU at the
Work Ready
following website: The Lincoln Students’ Union offers a dedicated
www.su.nottingham.ac.uk programme aimed at helping you to identify and
learn new skills to become ‘work ready’ in
In respect of your membership of the preparation for your future career.
University of Lincoln Students‘ Union
(ULSU), you will need to complete the form Volunteering offers hundreds of different
on the Welcome Website to provide opportunities for you to get involved with.
consent for the University of Lincoln to
The Job Shop is run in conjunction with the
share your data with the ULSU.
University of Lincoln’s Careers and Employability
team and can help you if you want to find
Lincoln Students’ Union is an independent,
part-time work while you study. You can search
student-led organistaion. It’s aim is to
for the latest part-time job vacancies and talk to
provide opportunities and support to enable
dedicated advisers to help you increase your
you to develop your skills, gain valuable
chances of securing employment.
experience, meet new people and make the
most of your time at Lincoln.
Sports and Societies
Representing You Each year thousands of students get involved in
the Students’ Union’s 130+ sports and societies.
Students are encouraged to take an active
Students can compete in interuniversity British
part in the Students‘ Union. There are many
Universities and Colleges Sport tournaments in a
ways to go about this, such as taking part in
wide range of sports, including lacrosse, football,
activites and voting in the annual Students’
rowing and hockey.
Union elections. Five full-time Student
Leaders and a team of Volunteer Officers For the latest information visit:
represents students at Lincoln, supported www.lincolnsu.com
by a team of staff. They aim to ensure that
you can get involved and influence the
direction of the Students’ Union and that
your views are represented. They engage in
campaigns throughout the year to help
support LGBT+, mature, women’s disabled
and BAME groups.
26 27Students’ Union Venues
Lincoln Performing Arts Centre
The Lincoln Students’ Union venues The Swan Lincoln Performing Arts Centre is an innovative
– The Engine Shed, The Platform, Shortlisted in the Great British Pub Awards 2017, The performance venue for the University’s students
Tower Bar and The Swan – are at the Swan offers a comfortable environment and great and the wider community, offering great theatre
heart of social life on campus. value for money. Located on the Marina and serving in the heart of the city.
drinks and pub food from 11am until late every day, The venue regularly holds high-profile live
it is the perfect place to meet with friends, spend the
The Engine Shed evening or relax in the time between lectures.
performances including a broad variety of theatre,
dance and stand-up comedy. Previous performers
Events at The Engine Shed, Lincoln’s biggest @TheSwanULSU have included Lee Evans, Chris Ramsey, Shappi
late-night venue, include performances by Khorsandi and outstanding theatre and dance
/theswanULSU
national and international bands, comedy acts companies such as The Reduced Shakespeare
and weekly student club nights. The Engine Company and Ballet Cymru.
Shed has hosted the likes of Kings of Leon, The Tower Bar
£5 tickets, discounts and offers are available
Kasabian, 30 seconds to Mars and Rudimen- Next door to the Engine Shed, Tower Bar is an when you join the free LIVE PASS, a theatre
tal, as well as comedy from Katherine Ryan, ideal location for socialising in a lively atmosphere. membership just for students and those under the
Jimmy Carr and more. The bar is open from 10.30am until late every day, age of 26. The Box Office can be found within
serving drinks and freshly prepared food. Don’t Zing Café Bar and is open Monday to Friday 10am
forget to show your NUS Extra card to get 10 per until 6pm, plus one hour before show time.
Further Information cent off all food and hot drinks. Whether it is a
T: +44 (0)1522 886006 bite to eat, a drink with friends, or watching the You can find details about what’s on and buy
E: enquiries@engineshed.co.uk big game on one of the 20 HD screens, the Tower tickets at www.lpac.co.uk
W: www.engineshed.co.uk Bar can provide the perfect social setting.
Further Information
Further Information T: +44 (0)1522 837600
@engineshed E: enquiries@lpac.co.uk
T: +44 (0)1522 837631
/engineshed E: venues@lincolnsu.com @LPAC_Theatre
W: www.lincolnsu.com/towerbar
/LincolnPerformingArtsCentre
The Platform @towerbarsu
The Platform at the Engine Shed is a 300 /towerbarSU Zing Café Bar
capacity multi-purpose venue for live music
and club nights. Showcasing a range of Zing Café Bar, located in the foyer of Lincoln
exciting and alternative events including Performing Arts Centre, hosts a series of free
comedy, live bands and social events. events throughout the year, including the popular
Commuter Jazz and ATG Slam: Poetry Amplified!
during term time. Zing serves a range of fresh
and affordable snacks and drinks, and is open
weekdays 8.30am until 6pm (during term time),
plus one hour before show time.
@ZingCafeBar
/zingcafebar
Student performance Alice
of in Wonderland.
28 29Places to Eat
The Swan Enterprise Café Enterprise Building
Located on the Brayford waterside, The Swan pub Relax with a view of the river and enjoy a
boasts home-style food, cask ales, and a selection hand-crafted barista coffee, homeade sandwich
of cakes and desserts. or panini.
You will find a variety of places to eat on the
University of Lincoln’s Brayford Pool Campus.
Tower Bar Library Coffee Lab Library
Tower Bar serves food and drink throughout the Get a great coffee or hot chocolate here while
day until late. A 10 per cent discount is available you work in the Library. Sandwiches, fruit and
on all food and hot drinks to students with a valid cakes also available.
student ID card.
Think Tank Coffee Lab Think Tank
Zing Café Bar Lincoln Performing Arts Centre
Coffee, sandwiches, paninis, and salads are
Situated within Lincoln Performing Arts Centre, on offer. Enjoy the outside space on your break.
Zing Cafe Bar serves fresh and affordable snacks
and drinks.
Theorem Isaac Newton Building
GF & Co David Chiddick Building Grab & Go street food, pizza, deli sandwiches,
Grab a Starbucks coffee, sandwich or panini, soup power salads, hot and cold drinks available.
or hot baguette here.
Sarah Swift Coffee Lab
Lindons and Lindons Grab and Go Sarah Swift Building
Minerva Building
Hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, paninis and
Here you will find a variety of freshly cooked salads served here, and you can enjoy the
homemade meals at affordable prices. A range of open space outside during your break.
hot snacks, jacket potatoes and an extensive
salad bar is also available every day.
Hot and cold drinks, paninis and sandwiches and
homemade cakes are all available from the Grab Tennyson Coffee Lab
and Go counter. Alfred Tennyson Building
Serving our bespoke blend and roast of artisan
barista coffee as well as sandwiches, paninis,
Lincoln Pier Cafe Minerva Building salads, fruit and homemade cakes.
The Lincoln Pier Café is the home of great
coffee and homemade snacks, salads and
cakes. Serving our bespoke University blend
94 degrees coffee alongside guest blends You can follow catering on:
and roasts.
@FoodLinc
/FoodLincUoL
Ground Works Nicola De La Haye Building Opening times may vary during COVID-19 restrictions, outside of
Sandwiches, hot snacks, paninis and hot and cold term time and during exam periods. Please check our social
media for the latest updates.
drinks available.
30 31Get in Touch
Security
On-campus security (24 hours):
T: +44 (0)1522 886062
Student Support
T: +44 (0)1522 837080
You can contact us with any queries or feedback you have during E: studentsupport@lincoln.ac.uk Student Life – content made by
W: www.lincoln.ac.uk/studentsupport
Welcome Weeks and beyond using the details below: students for students
/UoLAdviceGuidanceFunding
@UniLincSupport Through posts, videos and social media,
Accommodation Services Team Health and Safety Lincoln students share their insights and tips
T: +44 (0)1522 886198/886231 T: +44 (0)1522 886956 Student Wellbeing on how to successfully navigate your life as
E: accommodation@lincoln.ac.uk E: safety@lincoln.ac.uk T: +44 (0)1522 886400 a student.
E: studentwellbeing@lincoln.ac.uk
/UniLincolnAccommodation Health Centre Visit https://studentlife.lincoln.ac.uk/ and
W: https://studentservices.lincoln.ac.uk/
@UoLAccomm T: +44 (0)1522 870010 follow @UoLStudentLife on Facebook,
/UniofLincolnSWC
W: www.ulhsonline.co.uk Twitter, Youtube, TikTok and Instagram to
Careers and Employability @UniofLincolnSWC find out more.
ICT Services
T: +44 (0)1522 837828 University of Lincoln Students’ Union
E: careers@lincoln.ac.uk T: +44 (0)1522 886500
E: ict@lincoln.ac.uk T: +44 (0)1522 886006
W: www.uolcareers.co.uk E: reception@lincolnsu.com
www.lincolnsu.com/jobshop W: https://ict.lincoln.ac.uk/
W: www.lincolnsu.com
www.lincolnsu.com/lincolnaward /universityoflincolnict
@unilincoln_ict /lincolnsu
/UOLCareers @lincolnSU
@UoLCareers Library
T: +44 (0)1522 886222 (Brayford)
Chaplaincy
E: library@lincoln.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)1522 886400
W: https://medical.library.lincoln.ac.uk
E: chaplaincy@lincoln.ac.uk
W: https://chaplaincy.lincoln.ac.uk/ /UOLLibrary
/UoLChaplaincy @GCWLibrary
@ChaplaincyUoL Lincoln Medical School Office
The Engine Shed T: +44 (0)1522 837070
T: +44 (0)1522 886006 E: medicine@lincoln.ac.uk
E: enquiries@engineshed.co.uk
Lincoln Performing Arts Centre
W: www.engineshed.co.uk
T: +44 (0)1522 837600
/engineshed E: enquiries@lpac.co.uk
@engineshed W: www.lpac.co.uk
Finance Department /LincolnPerformingArtsCentre
T: +44 (0)1522 803120 @LPAC_Theatre
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1 (MB) Minerva Building 6 (BH) Bridge House 11 (JLC) Janet Lane-Claypon 17 (UL) Library 22 (MIH) Minster House
2 (ATB) Alfred Tennyson Building 7 (VH) Village Hall 12 (NDH) Nicola de la Haye 18 ( -- ) Enterprise Building 23 (JBL) Joseph Banks Laboratories
3 (SLB) Stephen Langton Building 8 (OCW) One Campus Way 13 (PDW) Peter de Wint 19 (DCB) David Chiddick Building 24 (CSB) Charlotte Scott Building
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36 37Please visit www.lincoln.ac.uk/terms for full terms and conditions. All information is correct at time of publication in July 2020 but is subject to change. Please refer to your Welcome Email and https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/applicantsportal/ for the latest information.
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