Ofsted Outstanding Provider for Initial Teacher Education
Train initial teachers through Ofsted-recognized ITE programs; Offer PGCE and FE diplomas to aspiring educators; Provide digital mental health therapy for children via e-Arts-for-the-Blues; Conduct research on climate anxiety and child abuse; Deliver real-life work experience in business programs; Host open days and academic events for prospective students
Ofsted Outstanding Provider for Initial Teacher Education (2024); Silver overall (gold for student experience) in Teaching Excellence Framework 2023; UK No 1 for student accommodation (Uni Compare 2025 & 2026); University of the Year for Student Experience (Daily Mail University Guide 2026); Awarded NIHR funding for e-Arts-for-the-Blues digital therapy platform; Minister for Skills opened new Life Sciences hub in September 2025