THE UNIVERSITY of Worcester has been shortlisted for University of the Year in the UK Social Mobility Awards for the third rime.
The Awards recognise best practice and innovation and celebrate excellence among organisations working to improve social mobility.
Professor David Green CBE DL, the University’s vice chancellor and chief executive, said: “We are delighted to be shortlisted for University of the Year in the UK Social Mobility Awards.
“We hope that this year, it will be third time lucky and we will win.
“Over two decades ago, we pioneered our ‘whole university approach’ to providing inclusive, quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all.
“We are committed to helping individuals to make the most of their own potential by providing the opportunity, support and expert guidance to earn a valuable, respected qualification whilst gaining the skills, knowledge and know how need to go on to rewarding, worthwhile careers.”
The University was described in last years Teaching Excellence Framework report as ‘an engine of opportunity – supporting its students to benefit from an educational experience that is personally transformative and allows them to succeed in their chosen career’.
The winners of the UK Social Mobility Awards will be announced at an awards ceremony in London on October 3.
