Bangor in UK top 20 for student experience

Senior staff at 逗逼直播 have welcomed the results of the Times Higher Education鈥檚 Student Experience Survey which places the University in the Top 20 in the UK for student satisfaction.

鈥淭he great experience the students have, along with the care they receive at Bangor have been key attractions to the University for generations, and it鈥檚 clear that our current students appreciate the whole, rounded experience of studying here,鈥� said Professor John G. Hughes, the University鈥檚 Vice- Chancellor.

The survey shows that Bangor鈥檚 students rate the University highly for the helpful and interested staff, the high quality of the courses, and the great community atmosphere. One of the elements which has scored highly is the high standard of extracurricular activities and societies. Boasting over 100 Students Union Clubs and Societies, covering all sorts of sports, academic and hobby interests, the University is the only public university in the UK to make its Student Clubs & Societies free to all students.

Professor Carol Tully, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Students at Bangor said:

鈥淚ndependent surveys all point towards Bangor鈥檚 excellent reputation and success in this area. The University鈥檚 Clubs & Societies were ranked 6th in the UK by the 鈥榃hatUni鈥� website this week. The quality of our student accommodation is also rated 6th in the UK, and our Courses and Lecturers in the top 10 in the UK.鈥�

Professor Hughes said: 鈥淔or prospective students, surveys and league tables such as this are an added resource to be considered along with the prospectus and university websites. They can often add information about the standing, reputation and 鈥榝eel鈥� of a university.

He added: 鈥淎s well as giving careful consideration to the choice of course, the university location, living costs and support available, we always recommend that prospective students visit the universities they are interested in, to get a real taste of the place, as well.鈥�

Bangor is currently investing millions in a number of new developments including the new 拢48m Pontio centre which will have lecture rooms, social learning spaces, a theatre, cinema, innovation space and a new home for the Students Union.

In addition, it is developing new student accommodation valued at 拢30m, and redeveloping its sports facilities including a major upgrade to its existing provision at Canolfan Brailsford and partnering with Bangor City FC, the Football Association of Wales, and Sport Wales to create a new 3G artificial pitch which will be ready this summer.

Bangor also has further plans to invest in its science facilities following the announcement last month that it was to receive 拢45m from the European Investment Bank.

Publication date: 15 May 2014