OUR STUDENT EXPERIENCE Our students are at the heart of our University. We take their needs and expectations into account in our decision-making and can take pride in our consistently strong reputation for the quality of our student experience, the strength of our student support services, and our commitment to student mental health and wellbeing. In partnership with our Students’ Union, we will work to ensure that every student who makes Swansea their home experiences the best of us.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Our students are among the most highly employable of all UK universities and go on to make valuable contributions in the public, private and third sectors. They are rounded individuals with a breadth of skills that help to build compelling CVs. Our students make a significant contribution to local society through volunteering and outreach programmes, and we will do more to publicize and celebrate these activities. A GLOBAL OUTLOOK: Our students are part of an international community. They are taught by colleagues who bring international perspectives into their classrooms and they are encouraged to explore the world for themselves. We will ensure that all students have the opportunity to learn more about and experience our Welsh heritage and culture, and to gain skills and experiences that will prepare them for rewarding careers, no matter where in the world they choose to work. Our aim is to produce global citizens who will go out into the world and make a difference.
SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE: We perform well in terms of widening participation and student retention, especially in under-represented groups. We will continue to support students from all backgrounds to benefit from higher education and to achieve outstanding outcomes, and will support our Students’ Union in enabling us to achieve our academic and student experience ambitions. We will keep listening to our students and encouraging the feedback that enables us to understand their needs. Above all, we will continue to prioritise the wellbeing of all our students, particularly those who may need additional support, to ensure they get the most from their time at university. STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE: While the National Student Survey, WhatUni Student Choice Awards and graduate outcomes survey are key measures of our outstanding Student Experience, we will also seek to demonstrate excellence in other ways, including the success of our sports teams, the vitality of our student societies and the impact of our Students’ Union and Discovery Student Volunteering charity.
“Our students should feel that, when they come to Swansea, they have the opportunity to change the world.” EG, Information Services and Systems
A SECOND CENTURY OF MAKING WAVES
A SECOND CENTURY OF MAKING WAVES
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