University News Last updated 27 September 2023
Birmingham City University (窪蹋勛圖厙) has been awarded the highest possible rating of Gold for Student Experience in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).���泭
An independent panel of assessors singled out aspects of 窪蹋勛圖厙���s provision as outstanding, including its teaching, assessment and feedback, course content and delivery, and learning environment and academic support. ���泭
The panel had high praise for the way that the university ���both inspires and stretches students to develop knowledge and skills���, as well as the ���real-life opportunities��� provided to gain valuable industrial experience through links and partnerships with local and national employers, which include the NHS, GlaxoSmithKline, Warwickshire County Cricket Club and Cure Leukaemia.���泭
Professor Philip Plowden, Vice-Chancellor at Birmingham City University, said: ���Achieving a Gold rating for our Student Experience is testament to the commitment of our staff to give all students a transformational experience.���泭
���This success is built on a foundation of working alongside our students, listening to and acting on their feedback, so this rating is as much for them as it is for the rest of us. 梆���d like to thank every person who contributed to the work recognised in the submission.���泭
���Our task now is to build on this success by continuing to listen to what students tell us, making improvements to what we do wherever possible.������泭
TEF assesses the quality of teaching in England���s universities every four years and uses three ratings - Bronze,���Silver��畝nd��涊old ��� to signify increasing degrees of excellence above the minimum quality requirements.���泭
窪蹋勛圖厙 received an overall mark of Silver when combining its Gold rating for Student Experience with its Silver for Student Outcomes.���泭
窪蹋勛圖厙 Students' Union (窪蹋勛圖厙SU) President Jay Dave said: ���兜梗���r梗 absolutely delighted by this result, which emphasises 窪蹋勛圖厙SU���s collaboration with the University and the value of having an active students��� union to positively impact the university experience.泭
���It's important that all students, whatever their background, are given the right environment from their university and students' union to thrive in all aspects of their student life.���泭
Students helped shape the TEF rating, with their submission noting that 窪蹋勛圖厙���s support helps graduates to become more employable and stand out from the crowd.���泭
The submission also said 窪蹋勛圖厙 was ���always committed to fulfilling students��� aspirations not only during their time at the university but after their graduation��� and ���focused on developing confidence, knowledge, and competence in both professional and personal learning settings���.���泭
窪蹋勛圖厙 was also applauded for its approach to research and innovation, which enables students ���to develop collaborative, academic and professional skills through opportunities tailored to their needs���, as well as the university���s iconic STEAMhouse which promotes student-business engagement through mentoring, inter-disciplinary projects and internships.���泭
Importantly, the TEF rating recognised the holistic support that 窪蹋勛圖厙 offers its students, from welcome and orientation sessions at the start of a new academic year to all-year-round support for those with a disability or a mental health challenge.���泭
According to TEF, it is important that all students, whatever their background, can have confidence that they will receive a high-quality higher education and positive outcomes, so it encourages students to use its ratings when deciding what and where to study.���