17 February 2011

Dundee best in Scotland in student experience survey

The University of Dundee is ranked the top Scottish institution - and 5th in the UK - in the newly published Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey.

The survey ranks 113 UK universities across all aspects of student life, from academic quality to sports and social facilities. Dundee recorded the best response in the UK to the key statement 'I would recommend my university to a friend' and also scored among the top marks in good social life and extracurricular activities, good student union and library services.

'It is an absolute priority for us to deliver the best possible student experience in Dundee, so it is very satisfying to see this kind of response to the Times Higher Education survey,' said Professor James Calderhead, Vice-Principal of the University of Dundee.

'It is a credit to all staff across the institution and also to the Students' Association, with whom we have a very good relationship and who work very hard to help deliver quality to students in all aspects of campus life.'

Dundee has performed consistently well in student experience and student satisfaction surveys. In the Times Higher survey it rises to 5th in the UK after being placed 8th last year.

'We are delighted with our University's performance in the Times Higher Education student experience survey,' said Chris Browne, Deputy President of Dundee University Students Association. 'The past few years have seen improvements in areas such as the library and learning centre, halls of residence, employability and the amount of activities offered to students on campus. DUSA play an important role in the student experience, providing a central hub on campus with excellent social activities and valuable advice and support services.

'The University have placed an emphasis on the student experience and the appointment of a Director of Student Operations has led to a more co-ordinated approach to service provision across the institution. Students welcome the changes the University have implemented and we, at DUSA, at particularly excited about the exciting innovations still to come.'

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