Student Experience

Rewarding the enhancement of the student experience through Partnership Awards
Our Partnership Awards celebrate enhancements to the learning experience at Ƶ when created by students in partnership with the university. Three of this year's winners share their success and tips for getting the most out of the university experience.

Creative partnership behind success of Gray’s Digital Degree Show
The finishing touches to Gray’s School of Art's Digital Degree Show, Onwards, are being made as the countdown to the opening launch on 9 July draws nearer.

Ƶ continues to lead the way in producing innovative thinking students through SISA scheme
Ƶ was the first university to achieve accreditation from the Scottish Innovative Student Award Scheme (SISA) in 2018 and has continued to be sector-leading in its approach to embed innovation across its courses, most recently becoming the first university in Scotland to be awarded SISA self-accreditation status from the Scottish Institute for Enterprise (SIE).

A journey of self-discovery at Gray’s School of Art Digital Degree Show, 'Onwards'
A journey of self-discovery is at the heart of one final year Photography student’s exhibition, that will accompany an inspiring mix of work from over 150 graduating artists and designers at this year’s Gray’s School of Art, Digital Degree Show, 'Onwards', which launches on 9 July.

Collaboration, Innovation and Approachability at the heart of Partnership Agreement
Ƶ’s values are integral to the university’s core and are embedded in every aspect of the organisation.

Architecture students win national design competition to feature at COP26
Architecture students from Ƶ are celebrating winning a national competition for highly energy efficient buildings that will feature in the run up the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow later this year.

Developing professionals for Industry 4.0
In a survey conducted in 2015, 93% of employers reported that “a candidate’s demonstrated capacity to think critically, communicate clearly, and solve complex problems is more important than his or her undergraduate major.” It is becoming increasingly evident that in an era of rising automation, it is the personal and inter-personal attributes of the individual that will be highly sought aft

Kobe students share their Ƶ experience
The University has been running the Kobe City Summer School since 2018 but it had to be organised virtually this year due to the pandemic. The innovative programme is designed to highlight opportunities of working within the ocean industry and expand the students’ international experience.

Our campus helps to create a stunning student experience
Situated at our beautiful riverside campus, Ƶ provides a wonderful environment in which to pursue learning and career ambitions, while being linked to some surprising history.

Racing for success
Four years ago, when four bright-eyed Ƶ students approached Scott Murison to start an IMechE Formula Student (FS) centric team, he did not know he would be soon embarking on a journey of collaboration and adventure he had no map for.