Responding to the publication of the results of this year’s National Student Survey, Diana Warwick, Chief Executive, Universities UK, said: “We’re pleased that so many students continue to rate their higher education experience so highly. It is particularly reassuring that, at a time of economic uncertainty when students may be understandably anxious about their job prospects [as new graduates], nevertheless the overall satisfaction rate remains over 80%.
“We are delighted that students are responding to the survey in ever increasing numbers. The NSS is an extremely valuable source of information for universities in their continuing commitment to improving the student experience. Universities will be looking closely at the detail of this year’s survey, taking action and making improvements in response to what their students are telling them. Student feedback and input is vital and UUK is pleased to mirror the work in institutions at a national level working closely with the NUS.”
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- For more information on the National Student Survey, visit: http://www.hefce.ac.uk/news/hefce/2009/nss.htm
- Universities UK is the major representative body and membership organisation for the higher education sector. It represents the UK's universities and some higher education colleges. Its 133 members are the executive heads of these institutions. Universities UK works closely with policy makers and key education stakeholders to advance the interests of universities and to spread good practice throughout the higher education sector. Founded in 1918 and formerly known as the Committee for Vice-Chancellors and Principals (CVCP), Universities UK celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2008.