Who, if not a student, can fully appreciate the quality of teaching and leisure activities, living spaces on the university campus? This is the opinion of representatives of the education sector in the UK, which is why the Whatuni Student Choice Awards are held annually!
What kind of bonus is this?
The Whatuni Student Choice Awards is a large-scale survey for students, which is conducted only in the UK. The name speaks for itself: here the main jury is university students, and not third-party inspectors. Students themselves assess universities and divide them into 12 nominations, the award ceremony and congratulations to the winners take place in London, where the students themselves, their teachers, professors, and university staff come together. Last year, the Whatuni Student Choice Awards were held for the 12th time, and more than 35,000 students from across the United Kingdom took part in the survey.
Which British universities were the best at the end of 2024?
- The honorary title of "University of the Year" was taken by Sheffield University, which in 2022 was only in third place. The university has been recognized for such distinctive features as an atmosphere of friendliness and hospitality, high-quality education, and an active extracurricular life. Sheffield students noted that teachers are always up to date with the latest news and discoveries in their fields, they are always ready to communicate with their wards and help them understand difficult topics. In addition, there is an extensive library on the university campus, where there are both offline and online publications that help with studies - all this has taken away student votes and recognition. Silver and bronze in the nomination were taken by Bishop Grosseteste University and Art University Plymouth.
- Sheffield University has regained the status of "Best University for Student Life". The university was awarded this status for several reasons listed above, as well as due to the multifaceted local student communities and developed campus infrastructure. There are hobby groups, sports sections, cafes with shops for students, and Sheffield also supports inclusivity, so there is a support service for students with disabilities. The second and third places in this category were taken by the University of Liverpool and the University of Lincoln.
- Who took gold in the nomination "Best University for Postgraduate Education"? No, this time the title went not to Sheffield University, but to the University of Chester: in 2023, the university was able to get only second place in the ranking, but in 2024 it broke onto the winner's podium. Doctoral students of the university distinguished it among others for the support to young scientists. The administration of the University of Chester does everything to ensure that their doctoral students study in the best conditions: from the base of theoretical materials to laboratories for practice. On the second and third lines among the winners were the University of Lincoln and Bournemouth University.
- The "Best University for Career" in 2024 was Harper Adams University. If you are planning to get a practical education abroad and make a successful career there, then do not hesitate to choose this university, because Harper Adams University has won this title for the eighth time in a row! Stability in this category cannot but admire. Students annually note a high level of career prospects during their studies and after graduation. According to them, the university administration pays special attention not only to the race for success, but also to the condition of its students: to support students, the university employs psychologists who conduct consultations upon request and regular general surveys. At Harper Adams University, students' success and self-fulfillment are a recognition of their work and effort, not just a calculation of dry statistics. Students also note the versatility of educational programs, which makes it easier and faster for future specialists to find a job after graduation; Many areas here adhere to an interdisciplinary curriculum. Silver and bronze in the nomination went to Suffolk University and the University of Chester in 2024.
