Triple TEF Gold success for University of Huddersfield
The University of Huddersfield has achieved the pinnacle of recognition with an outstanding Gold rating in the Office for Students’ latest Teaching Excellence Framework.
The University of Huddersfield has achieved the pinnacle of recognition with an outstanding Gold rating, the highest accolade attainable, in the Office for Students’ latest Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). This accolade reflects the university's unwavering commitment to providing an exceptional student experience and fostering excellent student outcomes.
Notably, the University secured a Gold rating in both critical categories of student experience and student outcomes, solidifying its position as an institution dedicated to excellence. This remarkable accomplishment marks a continuation of the Gold status awarded during the 2017 evaluation.
We are the only university in Yorkshire to achieve three Gold ratings in the 2023 TEF.
The TEF, overseen by the Office for Students (OfS), serves as a catalyst for higher education institutions to excel in teaching, learning, and nurturing students towards successful educational journeys. It assigns overall ratings of gold, silver, or bronze, along with evaluating student experience and student outcomes. The University of Huddersfield's triumphant achievement lies in its attainment of the coveted Gold rating across all three dimensions.
The TEF panel's evaluation commended the University for its "outstanding teaching, feedback, and assessment practices," underscoring their efficacy in nurturing student learning, progression, and achievement. Furthermore, the University's unwavering focus on enhancing students' future employability garnered praise, as the panel acknowledged its highly effective approaches in ensuring students not only succeed but also thrive beyond their academic pursuits.
University of Huddersfield Vice-Chancellor, Professor Bob Cryan, stated, “I am absolutely delighted that Huddersfield has been rated as Gold in this exercise. Thank you to everyone involved in our submission, and to all colleagues and students in our community who work so hard to deliver excellence in everything we do.”
Taha Khan, Students’ Union President, expressed, “Being awarded TEF Gold is a fantastic achievement for the institution. On behalf of the students, I’d like to thank all the staff who have worked incredibly hard to deliver excellent teaching and support.”
In assessing the University's approach to learning resources, the panel found "compelling evidence of outstanding physical and virtual learning resources" tailored to support exceptional teaching and learning. Additionally, it acknowledged the University's commitment to student engagement across diverse demographics and its continuous pursuit of enhancing student experiences and outcomes.
Under the category of Student Outcomes, the University's data-driven strategies received accolades for their role in fostering educational gains throughout students' Huddersfield journey. Initiatives such as the Global Professional Award, the Huddersfield University Differential Attainment Project (HuDAP), extensive placement opportunities, and course-level employer engagement all contribute to students achieving excellent degree outcomes, regardless of their backgrounds .
This outstanding recognition builds on the Global Teaching Excellence Award and solidifies the University of Huddersfield's position as a beacon of educational excellence, dedicated to empowering its students with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed in both their academic pursuits and future careers.