University of Lincoln, UK

The University of Lincoln is a place of high ambition, an institution whose progress since it was created in 2001 has been rapid and solidly grounded. Seeing itself as a 21st century expression of the old university ideal – where the student focus is paramount – at the same time as fulfilling the modern tasks of knowledge creation and transfer for the economic, social and cultural benefit of  society.

At Lincoln it is believed all the students deserve the best quality courses that will equip them to be successful citizens in a globalised world. They deserve the most modern methods of teaching and learning and up to date facilities on all campuses in Lincoln, Hull, Holbeach and Riseholme. They are working to continually improve these facilities providing a fitting home for the vision of a university rooted in traditional values but directly relevant to the questions and challenges of  age.

They are building their research reputation having achieved considerable success in the research assessment exercise of 2008. Lincoln received the most funding of any institution that won quality-related research funding for the first time, where nearly all of their research activities were rated as having world leading aspects.

The University has developed strong and exciting partnerships with excellent businesses across the country providing education for their workers, knowledge and expertise for their development and research to enhance their successes.

The University has come a long way in a short time. The staff, students and alumni are all proud of their achievements and are looking forward to an excellent future based on growing their entrepreneurial spirit and desire to find new ways of working relevant to the ever changing society.