Satisfied students give double first to Bangor University
BANGOR University offers one of the best university experiences in the UK, according to rave reviews from its own students.
Bangor University won two national titles at last week’s WhatUni student choice awards – Best Student Accommodation in the UK and Best Student Clubs and Societies.
The university was also placed third in the UK in the University of the Year category and second for Courses and Lecturers. The Whatuni awards are based on student reviews, with Bangor University receiving nominations in eight-out-of-12 main categories in this year’s awards.
These latest accolades are a further endorsement of the excellence of the teaching and overall student experience provided by Bangor University.
As well as being in the UK’s top 10 for student satisfaction, Bangor University is the only university in Wales to have achieved a Gold standard for delivering consistently outstanding teaching in the UK Government’s new Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
“I’m delighted that the university has won two Whatuni awards,” said Professor John G Hughes, the University’s Vice-Chancellor.
“These awards reflect our close working relationship with the Students’ Union and our students in order to provide an excellent education and all-round studentcentred university experience. I’m grateful to our students for their support, and I’m very pleased that they appreciate their time in Bangor. I would also like to thank the University and Students’ Union officers and staff for their fantastic efforts.”
Professor Carol Tully, Pro ViceChancellor (Students), said: “We’re delighted to regain the award for Best Accommodation.
“Our staff work tirelessly to ensure that our students get the most from their time in Halls. Our campus life co-ordinators and warden team are committed to creating a close community. It’s great that our students have acknowledged this once again.”
Mair Rowlands, Bangor Students’ Union Director, said: “We are absolutely delighted to have won the WhatUni 2018 award for Best Clubs and Societies, this is yet another amazing achievement for Undeb Bangor. Students are at the heart of what we do, and we achieve these awards by listening to our students, and working in partnership with them to ensure that the students of Bangor have the best possible opportunities.”
Simon Emmett, Hotcourses Group Chief Executive, said: “Our collection of almost 37,000 reviews gives voice to students’ experiences of university and, while there are challenges, the results delivered many positive comments about university experience that will help inspire prospective students faced with the difficult decision of where to study.”
■ For those interested in finding out more about Bangor University, the next Open Days will be held on Saturday, June 30 and Saturday, July 7. See www.bangor.ac.uk/ openday.