University of Winchester
Winchester is a university on a human scale, with under 6,000 students studying a broad range of programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. The culture of the University is informal, with an emphasis on providing a supportive community for students to unlock their potential and become the best they can be in their chosen careers.
The institution has a long history, having been established in 1840, and it combines this heritage with innovative and forward-looking teaching and learning. Research and knowledge transfer is also key, underpinning all our teaching, from Foundation Degree to PhD level. Winchester has scholars who are at the very forefront of their disciplines.
University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow is one of the world's top 100 universities. Its mission is to undertake leading-edge, internationally-competitive research while offering a challenging student-centred learning environment. Founded in 1451, University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the UK and have nearly 16,000 undergraduates and 4000 postgraduates from over 80 countries. The university is a major research powerhousewith an exceptional 96% of the research-atvice staff are in areas which have been independently assessed as producing research of international importance. Its teaching quality has been independently rated as among the top ten in the UK and its medical and veterinary schools are consistently rated the very best in the UK.
University of Roehampton
Roehampton is one of the newest universities in the UK, having been extablished in 2004. At the same time through its four colleges which have come together to found the University.
Today the university has a broad range of expertise across the arts and humanities, social sciences and the human and life sciences, at the same time as maintaining its historic strength in education. Studying these subjects at Roehampton means that students acquire the essential skills they need to develop globalisation, studying in a community that consists of over 110 different nationalities prepares them to do business with people from around the world.
University of Essex
The University of Essex is one of the UK's leading academic institutions. Founded in 1964 when it opened its doors to a cohort of just 122 students at Wivenhoe Park in Colchester, the University has grown in both reputation and size, developing a worldwide reputation for top quality teaching and research.
There are now more than 8,000 students, studying at three campuses across Essex. Academic departments span the humanities, social sciences, science and engineering, and law and management. Essex is the UK's most internationally diverse campus university, with students drawn from 130 countries.
University of Sheffield
Founded in 1828, University of Sheffield is now one of the UK's leading universities. They have got 24,000 students from 124 countries, and almost 6,000 staff. The university has research partners and clients include Boeing, Rolls Royce, Unilever, Boots, GSK, Slazenger, and many more household names, as well as UK and overseas government agencies and charitable foundations.
Sheffield University has academic partners include leading universities around the world. International partnerships include Worldwide Universities Network (USA, Europe and China) and its partnership with Leeds and York Universities (the White Rose Consortium) has combined research power greater than that of either Oxford or Cambridge.
University of Swansea
Founded in 1920, Swansea is a vibrant, research-led university at the forefront of academic and scientific discovery. Set in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the breathtaking Gower Peninsula, the University's location is captivating.
Swansea University has around 12,500 students and offers over 500 undergraduate and 130 postgraduate courses in a wide range of subject areas, from American Studies to Zoology, not to mention an extensive continuing education programme. A full range of social, cultural and sporting amenities complements the campus lifestyle and contributes to the strong sense of community that the University embraces.
University of Brunel
Brunel is a world-class university based in Uxbridge, West London. Born just over 40 years ago, Brunel's distinctive mission has always been to combine academic rigor with the practical, entrepreneurial and imaginative approach. The university has a strong research ethos, and is in nearing completion of its ¡̀250 million campus redevelopment programme. Now the university possesses an impressive range of modern, state-of-the art facilities, including UEFA-class football facilities, an extended library building, a new Health Sciences and Social Care building, and a spectacular new Engineering and Design annex and atrium.
University of Nottingham Trent
UNT is best known for fashion and other creative arts, which has the largest number of students doing creative subjects among all British universities. It also achieved highest scores in teaching assessments for physics and biosciences. The law school is one of Britain's largest, offering legal practice courses for both solicitors and barristers. The university even has a commercial farm and equestrian centre on a campus devoted to animal, rural and environmental studies.
In addition, NTU is also one of the UK's most successful universities for graduate employment. Over 97.7% of its students are employed or progress into postgraduate education within six months of graduating.
University of Coventry
Coventry is an evolving and innovative university with a growing reputation for excellence in education. Independent surveys show that the university provide a caring and supportive environment, enriched by a unique blend of academic expertise and practical experience.
Three words set Coventry apart - employability, enterprise and entrepreneurship. The University was 'Highly Commended' in the Entrepreneurial University of the Year category at the Times Higher Awards 2008. Its aim is to keep on improving and has been investing heavily in developing state-of-the-art facilities with ¡̀160m earmarked for improvements over the next ten years.
University of Glamorgan
University of Glamorgan has a reputation for first class teaching, applied research, excellent facilities and outstanding academic support. We teach a wide range of courses and subjects, with 12 teaching areas rated 'Excellent' in independent assessments. The Guardian named us the best new university in Wales for the third year running, and we were nominated for University of the Year 2007 by the influential Times Higher Education.
As part of our commitment to excellence, the university is undergoing a multimillion-pound investment programme, including ATRiuM, our landmark campus at the heart of Cardiff city centre. Renowned for its friendly community and supportive atmosphere this modern University continues to grow and attracts more than 21,000 students.
University of Hertfordshire
The University of Hertfordshire is at the vanguard of a new type of emerging university - those that are business-like and business-facing. It is an ambitious and entrepreneurial university with an international vision, putting students at the heart of what they do. From developing courses with industry input, to providing live projects and work placements, to helping employers find the right graduates to enhance their teams, University of Hertfordshire put top priority on graduates¡¯ employability.
University of Middlesex
Middlesex was established as a University in 1992. It is now widely regarded as an excellent international provider of higher education with an outstanding academic credential and highly employable and successful graduates. They are a major provider of nursing and midwifery education in London, with the highest ranking for quality by Quality Assurance Agency Review 2004. Middlesex University is also one of very few universities to have been awarded three Queen¡¯s Anniversary Prizes.
Middlesex aims to be a global University. Based in North London, Middlesex recruits widely across the world and works in partnership to deliver outstanding higher education in many countries. Since 2000, the university has been engaged in a campus redevelopment programme which has been significant improvements on its facilities.
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