UNIVERSITY NEWS
Bangor University ranked fourth in the ‘University of the Year’ category at the WhatUni Student Choice awards The University was also awarded second place in the ‘International’ category, and third place in the ‘University Halls’ and ‘Postgraduate’ categories. Bangor’s rankings have increased in every category this year, in comparison to the results of the previous awards held in 2020. Now in their 10th year, the awards are based solely on the views of students studying in the UK, ranking institutions according to the things that students really care about.
This year’s awards were based on reviews from over 30,000 students across the UK and the winners were announced in an awards ceremony in London on Tuesday. Welcoming the news Professor Oliver Turnbull, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, said “It’s terrific that we have been ranked highly, and in so many categories. It reflects not only our focus on world-class teaching and research, but also our commitment around the student experience. Wonderful to see the hard work, across the University and the Students’ Union, being acknowledged in this way.”
Bangor University 15th in Global Sustainability League Table Bangor University has been ranked 15th in the annual UI Green Metric World University Rankings, which assesses hundreds of higher education institutions worldwide for their environmental sustainability. The Green Metric compared 956 universities in 80 countries on their efforts in six categories, including setting and infrastructure, energy and climate change, waste, water, transport and education. Bangor University also ranked third highest for UK universities and the highest amongst Welsh universities. Welcoming the news Professor Oliver Turnbull, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Chair of Bangor University’s Sustainability Strategy Group, said: “This is wonderful news, and a further endorsement, on a world leading metric, of Bangor University’s commitment to embedding sustainability. This is evident in our day-to-day activity, in our teaching, and of course in our research. League tables have never been a driver for our sustainability goals, and we know that there are many more things that we can and will do to improve further. Nevertheless, it’s pleasing to be recognised as amongst the best in Wales, in the UK, and in the world”.
