Surrey takes gold for teaching and learning
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The award scheme has been introduced by the Government to evaluate the overall quality of Higher Education provision in the UK, and recognises Surrey for delivering consistently outstanding teaching, assessment and academic support. It showcases Surrey as providing teaching and learning at the highest quality level in the UK, and reinforces our position as a leading academic institution for current and prospective students.
Only 20 per cent of the 295 institutions which entered the TEF were awarded Gold status, and the TEF panel drew particular attention to rigorous and stretching course design and assessment; the “outstanding research expertise” of staff “exemplary’ engagement in nationally funded projects, evidencing the University’s leadership in teaching excellence”.
Professor Jane Powell, vice-provost for education and students, said: "This Gold award is a great tribute to the sustained efforts of our staff, and to Surrey’s longstanding ethos of working together with our talented and ambitious students to put their learning experience, personal development, and future career opportunities at the heart of our approach to education.”
“This is without doubt a ‘team Surrey’ effort,” said Professor Max Lu, president and vice-chancellor. “A huge thank you to everyone for creating and providing outstanding levels of student satisfaction.”
The GSA also came second in The Guardian’s League Table for Drama and Dance.
(Jim Evans)
