Student engagement
The University and the Students' Union (SU) have a longstanding commitment and culture of working in partnership to deliver the highest quality student experience. The University-Student Partnership Statement has been developed collaboratively by the SU and the University to set out the mutual commitment of staff and students to our collective expectations.
This Statement sets out the shared principles that support our commitment, including working together in partnership to:
- make your transition to University life as smooth as possible
- deliver and participate fully in the highest quality learning and teaching experience
- recognise the important role that research plays in the University experience, ensuring there is a close working relationship between students and staff
- maintain a strong community and environment which enables honest and constructive feedback to each other
- consider the broad co-curricular opportunities available beyond your academic studies
- encourage a continued University experience after graduation or completion of your studies through our Alumni network.
Listening and acting on the informed student voice is at the heart of our quality management strategy and we seek to involve students in key quality processes and decision-making. We therefore work closely with students to create an environment where they are encouraged to provide open and honest feedback on all aspects of their student experience.
We do this in a number of ways, including:
- through student representation on Committees
- through Staff / Student Liaison Committees
- by surveying our students
- through student membership of Degree Scheme Review panels.
For further information on how we encourage students to become involved, see the "student opinion matters" talks given by the Students' Union and Learning and Teaching Enhancement Office during induction.
