ABERYSTWYTH University has been awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework.

The university achieved the TEF’s top rating for delivering consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for students, of the highest quality found in the UK.

In its statement of findings, the TEF Panel commented that students from all backgrounds achieve “consistently outstanding outcomes” and cited Aberystwyth’s “strategic and innovative approach to ensure outstanding student engagement with learning”.

The report goes on to note that student satisfaction with assessment and feedback, and rates for continuation and progression to highly skilled employment or further study, are all above the university’s benchmark.

The TEF Panel assessed the university’s undergraduate teaching against 10 criteria covering teaching quality, learning environment and student outcomes. It also considered written evidence submitted by the institution.

Prof Elizabeth Treasure, vice-chancellor at Aberystwyth University, said: “Our mission at Aberystwyth is to provide an outstanding 21st century education and all-round student experience.

“We achieve results by combining our strengths as a historic research-led institution with the latest thinking in innovative teaching, research and first-class facilities.

“We want to equip our students with the knowledge, understanding and transferable skills that will enable them to thrive in their chosen discipline and their future careers.

“The commitment of our staff to the highest standards possible is reflected not only in today’s TEF Gold award but also our excellent NSS student satisfaction scores and our accolade as University of the Year for Teaching Quality 2018 in the Good University Guide.”

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