Achievements

Over the last seven years, the number of people applying to study at Worcester has increased at seven times the national rate.

Worcester has become so popular because we have:

  • Highly relevant, very professional courses
  • Excellent, inspiring teaching
  • A truly friendly, inclusive approach
  • An outstanding record of graduate employment  

Here’s a snapshot of some of other recent achievements:

  • Opening of the new City Campus - providing a stunning new facility for our Business School and giving the University a presence in the heart of the city
  • A record number of graduates at this year’s ceremonies. They join an illustrious community of over 18,000 Alumni
  • Our prestigious guest lecture series has attracted a number of interesting speakers including, the Director of the CBI and the Duke of Gloucester
  • Opening of brand new science laboratories, environmental testing facilities and halls of residence
  • The men’s Basketball team wins the BUSA championships for the fifth consecutive year
  • Our low allergy garden designed for the Chelsea Flower show wins a silver gilt medal and attracts significant media attention
  • We recruit many more disable students than the national average
  • We are the first university in the UK to gain Eco Campus Platinum across the whole campus
  • The Sunday Times rates the University of Worcester as one of the best places to work in the UK - one of only three universities to make the list
  • Construction is underway for The Hive, Britain’s first joint public and university library. This groundbreaking facility will be open from 2012
  • Ofsted have commended our PGCE provision as ‘Outstanding'

Visit our news and events listing to keep up to date with the latest success stories.