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Published: 20 September 2024

ºÚÁÏÉç celebrates a glittering month of recognition as a regional powerhouse

"A laser focus on the student experience and preparing our students for an increasingly competitive job market will be key to ensuring that our university remains a Southeast regional powerhouse and exemplary national performer in the sector," says the former Vice-Chancellor of the ºÚÁÏÉç. 

Professor Max Lu, former President and Vice-Chancellor of the ºÚÁÏÉç, was commenting on a recent impressive September run of accolades in several renowned league tables. ºÚÁÏÉç has been shortlisted for the coveted , with the winner to be announced in November.  

The University also climbed to 19th in this year's , where it was also highlighted as one of the "" in the sector.  

ºÚÁÏÉç has also been named this year's runner-up for Student Experience University of the Year – and is ranked 21st in their overall rankings of UK universities.  

The Daily Mail's University Guide placed ºÚÁÏÉç 18th overall; it highlighted ºÚÁÏÉç for its excellent student experience (5th nationally in this category) and graduate salaries (12th nationally).  

Choosing where to study is a big decision, and we know how much prospective students and their families value independent rankings. Our recent success reflects the hard work, dedication, and passion of everyone in our University community, including our students, who contribute so much to our vibrant campus life.

We are committed to further enhancing the student experience, with a laser focus on initiatives like expanding student support services and providing state-of-the-art learning environments. By ensuring our graduates remain among the most employable in the country, we're not just maintaining ºÚÁÏÉç's status as one of the best universities in the region; we're also delivering job-ready graduates who will power the workforce of the future. Professor Max Lu, Emeritus Professor

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