THE University of Bradford has been shortlisted for an award for the most improved student experience in the country.

Times Higher Education annual awards have been announced, and Bradford was nominated based on improvements over the past year. The eventual winner will be decided based on results of a survey of students across the country, which rates the academic reputation, teaching, social life and facilities of the institutions.

It is up against Cardiff Metropolitan University, University of Chichester, University of Kent, Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen and the University of Surrey.

Vice-Chancellor, Professor Brian Cantor (pictured) said: “We are extremely pleased to be shortlisted for this award. We pride ourselves on our students’ experience and work hard each year to make sure that we provide an excellent environment and outstanding support, both academically and socially.

“In particular we support our new students, for whom starting university can be both an exciting and daunting prospect. What is especially pleasing is that our students are recognising the work we are doing to support them."

Pro-Vice Chancellor for Learning and Teaching, Professor Shirley Congdon said: “I am delighted that our students value the recent improvements to their experience at the University of Bradford.

“Through strong and sustained partnership working with students we have responded to the needs of our diverse student body providing personalised approaches to learning, employability, student support and life on campus.

“I would like to acknowledge our staff and students who have so worked hard to implement our Learning and Teaching Enhancement Plan that is providing targeted enhancements to the student experience.”

The winner will be announced on November 27.