Edge Hill University is celebrating yet another award, this time being named Modern University of the Year in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022. The University was also shortlisted for the University of the Year and has risen to its highest ever position in the rankings, going from 70th to 58th nationally.
This latest award, which highlights the University’s investment in the student experience, its quality of teaching, outstanding facilities and courses that are designed to meet the needs of employers in a competitive jobs market, is just the latest accolade for the University after also being crowned University of the Year in the Educate North Awards 2020/21 for its continued commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience.
Alastair McCall, editor of The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, said:
“Ranked in its highest position yet in our academic league table, Edge Hill is one of the shining stars of the modern university sector. Led for nearly 30 years by John Cater, Edge Hill has established a profile nationally as a go-ahead institution with ambition for its students.
“A new medical school is the latest addition to a university estate and a course offering that is expanding all the time. Big gains in this pandemic-influenced year in our rankings for student satisfaction with teaching quality and their wider university experience demonstrate a university responsive to its students’ needs and one capable of matching their expectations.
“After 18 months of turmoil across all walks of life, our University of the Year awards this year highlight exceptional achievement in adverse circumstances. For its ability to deliver in this regard, as well as long-standing achievement more widely, Edge Hill is also one of just five to make the shortlist for the overall UK University of the Year, in addition to its win as Modern University of the Year.”
Earlier this month the University was also shortlisted in two categories in the Times Higher Education awards for its Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community and Support for Students.
Vice-Chancellor of Edge Hill University Dr John Cater said:
“It has been an exceptional year for Edge Hill in the face of such unprecedented challenges. We are very proud to add to our list of accolades Modern University of the Year in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022.
“Edge Hill prides itself on delivering a first-class student experience, which has always been at the heart of our ethos. In such a challenging year for the education sector, we have remained committed to placing our students at the centre of our decisions and creating opportunities for students from all sectors of society. We believe this focus benefits everyone, from the students themselves, to the employers who recruit them and the people whose lives are improved with our talented alumni.
“Our continued investment has created a strong and vibrant institution that supports the needs of students, staff, local communities, businesses and the economy.”
Congratulations to Edge Hill University!