the university of huddersfield
London
Whatever you aim to do in life, it pays to get a good education. And with high
standards of teaching and learning and excellent facilities that's exactly what
our students can expect from the University of Huddersfield. Based right in the
town centre and at the heart of the local community, we help thousands of
people, from school leavers to those returning to education after a gap, achieve
their goals each year. Why do nearly 20,000 students choose to study at
Huddersfield? Excellence The University of Huddersfield is a growing centre of
research and excellence and we always push the boundaries of knowledge. The
University of Huddersfield achieved a Gold Teaching Excellence and Student
Outcomes Framework (TEF) award in June 2017. This award expired in June 2021 and
the scheme is currently being revised. We look forward to being reassessed when
the awards are re-opened in 2023. We won the first Global Teaching Excellence
Award recognising the University’s commitment to world-class teaching and its
success in developing students as independent learners and critical thinkers
(Higher Education Academy, 2017). Triple proof of teaching excellence; our staff
rank in the top three in England for the proportion who hold doctorates, who
have higher degrees, and hold teaching qualifications (HESA 2022). So, you’ll
learn from some of the best, helping you to be the best. We are joint first in
the country for National Teaching Fellowships, which mark the UK’s best
lecturers in Higher Education, winning a total of 20 since 2008 (2022 data).
We've world-leading applied research groups in biomedical sciences, engineering
and physical sciences, social sciences and arts and humanities. The University
of Huddersfield became the Times Higher Education University of the Year in
November 2013. Judges highlighted the University’s outstanding record for
student satisfaction and employability with the University placed in the top ten
in the country in both categories. We asked our staff and students why they
thought the University of Huddersfield won the University of the Year
award. Here's what they said. Employment We have an impressive record for
graduate employment, with 96.5% of our undergraduate and 96.6% of postgraduate
students in work or further study within fifteen months after graduating (HESA
Graduate Outcomes 2019/20, UK domiciled, other activities excluded). The
University places a great deal of importance on industry experience and
therefore 100% of our undergraduate students have the opportunity to undertake
professional work experience during their studies. Enjoyable Since 2008, £156
million has been spent on campus development making sure our students have
access to some of the best facilities in the country. Our campus also has a
vibrant social scene and we have a very active Students’ Union with more than
110 clubs and societies. Enterprising The University is growing its reputation
as a leader in the field of enterprise. In 2012 the University was awarded the
prestigious Times Higher Education Entrepreneurial University of the Year and
followed this up in 2013 and 2022 when it was awarded a Queen’s Awards for
Enterprise: International Trade. Professor Liz Towns-Andrews, 3M Professor of
Innovation, also received an individual Queen’s Award for Enterprise Promotion.
Then in 2019 our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Bob Cryan, won the Examiner Business
Person of the Year award. We have helped a number of graduates to set up their
own successful businesses and have a fantastic Enterprise Team who are here to
help students get their business ideas off the ground. The Enterprise Hub,
housed in the 3M Buckley Innovation Centre, is a great hub for students who wish
to set up their own business and provides a great opportunity to network with
other students and local businesses.
