University named UK’s best
LOUGHBOROUGH CLAIMS PRIZE BASED ON STUDENT REVIEWS
LOUGHBOROUGH has been named University of the Year at the 2020 WhatUni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs).
The university was also named winner of the University Facilities and Sports and Societies categories, having been shortlisted for 10 categories in total.
Loughborough received silver in the Job Prospects category and bronze in the International category.
More than 41,000 reviews of more than 150 higher education institutions were collected from students across the UK by WhatUni.
The majority of the categories are voted for entirely by students.
Vice-chancellor Professor Robert Allison said: “This is an absolutely fantastic achievement for the university.
“This year, and particularly the past few months, has been challenging for us all.
“These awards are testament to the hard work of everyone right across the university and to our commitment to excellence, even in the most testing of times. I would like to say thank you to all of the staff and students here at Loughborough who make it such a great university.”
Matt Youngs, incoming president of Loughborough Students’ Union, said: “Being named University of the Year is a fantastic testament to the hard work, dedication and commitment of our students and staff alike, both on our Loughborough and London campuses.
“These past few months have shown more than ever the strength of the community we have here at Loughborough and this recognition is well deserved for everyone’s outstanding efforts.
“We all know there is something special at Loughborough and this award only reiterates that.”
Simon Emmett, of IDP Connect, which runs the awards, said: “Huge congratulations to Loughborough University for an outstanding year.
“The institution’s student-first approach has clearly been recognised and is reflected in the reviews.
Loughborough was also named University of the Year in 2018 and 2015.