Business School Launched at Lincoln Bishop University

The launch on 21st October was about more than simply celebrating a new academic identity. The event provided an opportunity to bring together students, alumni, employers, business leaders and regional stakeholders to share in the school’s vision of ‘Purposeful Leadership for a Digitally Driven, Sustainable Future’.

Professor Andrew Gower, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of the university, set out the strategic ambitions of the university and business school, and a plaque was unveiled by  the Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire Toby Dennis.

The event provided an opportunity to showcase the business school’s ambition to become a distinctive, innovative and inclusive centre for business education, firmly rooted in Lincolnshire and connected to the needs of employers and communities. 

The academic portfolio includes contemporary programmes in areas such as AI Applications in Business, Business of Football, Accounting and Finance and Digital Marketing, and the school offers opportunities for postgraduate study, apprenticeships, professional development and executive education. 

Liam Scully, Chief Executive Officer at Lincoln City Football Club, also spoke at the launch, delivering a keynote address on the power of business in sports.

His involvement was particularly relevant to the Business School’s ambition to strengthen relationships with regional organisations and develop industry-relevant education.

Firoz Bhaiyat, Dean of the Business School at Lincoln Bishop University, said:

“The launch has been an incredibly proud moment, both personally and for everyone involved in establishing Lincoln Bishop Business School. Since joining the university I have been inspired by the ambition, commitment and enthusiasm of our colleagues, and it was fantastic to see that collective effort come together in such a successful launch.

 

“Our ambition is to build a business school that Lincolnshire can genuinely call its own, one that opens doors for students, develops purposeful leaders, supports businesses and makes a meaningful contribution to our region. It was particularly rewarding to share that ambition with students, colleagues, alumni, employers and partners who we hope will be part of shaping our future.

 

“This is an important milestone, but it is very much the beginning of our journey. We have shared our ambition, strengthened relationships and taken some important first steps towards making that vision a reality. I am immensely proud of our team and excited about what we can achieve together.”