The core concept of the Student as Producer project, led by the Educational Development and
Enhancement Unit (EDEU) at the University of Lincoln, is research-engaged teaching. This
means encouraging students at all levels and across all disciplines to see themselves as active
producers of knowledge, rather than passive consumers. The principle of research-engaged
teaching now underpins the curriculum across all subject areas at the University of Lincoln.
The project emphasises the role of students as collaborators. Undergraduates are given
opportunities to work with academics, postgraduates and support staff on real academic
research. In this way students become part of the academic project of the University and make
a meaningful contribution to the production of knowledge alongside experienced researchers.
Through practice and primary engagement with research, students extend and improve their
practical and academic skills, which in turn increases their employment prospects and
opportunities to pursue further study.