Surrey shortlisted for University of the Year at Times Higher Education Awards 2008

Thursday 25 September 2008

The Times Higher Education Awards, now in their fourth year, aim to recognise the ground-breaking work undertaken by UK higher education institutions. Categories include Best Student Experience, University of the Year, Outstanding Student Financial Support Package, Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community, Marketing Initiative of the Year and Outstanding Support for Disabled Students.

Professor Christopher Snowden, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Surrey, commented: "To be shortlisted for University of the Year is an honour and we are proud to be recognised for the efforts we put into making our students feel welcome and creating an atmosphere they will remember for years to come."

Ann Mroz, Editor, Times Higher Education, commented: "The Awards recognise the very best in higher education in the UK and we are delighted to announce that Surrey has made it onto the shortlist for University of the Year. Our senior advisory panel has been taken from all fields of academia and had to choose from hundreds of first-class entries – only the best made it through to our shortlist."

Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony, held at Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London, on Thursday 23 October 2008. Last year more than 1,200 people from all parts of higher education gathered to celebrate the sector’s achievements.

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