Bangor University has won the best Clubs & Societies award at this year’s WhatUni.com Student Choice Awards and for the third year running.
This award is for the university that students say gives them the best and most varied ways to meet new people, learn new skills, and have some fun. With over 200 clubs and Societies to chose from and all free to join, it’s easy to see why they’ve won!
The University was also placed third in the UK in the Accommodation category and third in the UK for the International award. Bangor University was 4th in the best rated university category.
The Award follows another successful year which has also seen Bangor in the top 10 in the UK in the National Student Survey for student satisfaction and maintaining its Gold standard in the UK Government’s Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
Professor Graham Upton, the University’s Interim Vice-Chancellor, welcomed the news saying: “I’m delighted that the University has received this Award and I’m extremely proud of the partnership between the University and the Students’ Union.
“Bangor University prides itself on providing not only an excellent education but also an all-round student-centred university experience. I would like to thank all the students for their support and positive feedback. Our students appreciate their time in Bangor University and it is brilliant to see that so many choose to take such an active part in the life of the University.”
Professor Carol Tully, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Students) said: “It is absolutely amazing to see our Clubs and Societies win this award for the third year in a row. It is a huge achievement and testament to the hard work and enthusiasm of our students and of the great staff in the Students Union. Our Clubs and Societies are one of the many things which make Bangor so special. Congratulations to everyone who works so hard to make the student experience at Bangor University so wonderful.”
Mair Rowlands Bangor Students’ Union Director said: “We’re extremely pleased to have won Best Clubs and Societies and that the trophy is coming back to Bangor University for the third consecutive year.
“We have over 200 different Clubs and Societies for students at Undeb Bangor so there’s something for everyone and they’re free to join. We achieve these awards by listening to our students, and working in partnership with them to ensure that the students of Bangor have the best possible student opportunities.”
Simon Emmett, CEO of IDP Connect which owns Whatuni, said: “This year’s strong results are a clear indicator that students recognise and value the opportunities, support and teaching that they receive.”
Now in its sixth year, the Whatuni Student Choice Awards’ the awards are compiled entirely from student reviews. This year 41,811 reviews were received from current students – who said what they think about their university experience.
Bangor University was nominated for Awards in the following eight categories: University of the Year, Accommodation, Clubs & Societies, International, Giving Back, Job Prospects, Student Support and Postgraduate.
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