On the whole very good. There are lots of new facilities. However, it would be better if some of the older buildings that have not already been refurbished could have some attention e.g. Wolfson, Hardy and Cohen Buildings are dingy, run-down and old fashioned. Sometimes support staff do not answer emails for a long time and need several reminders. This means that we waste lots of time.

Very good - lots of new facilities and buildings built. However, some of the older buildings e.g. Wolfson and parts of Hardy laboratories have been severely neglected.

Academic support from my supervisor is excellent. Laboratory technician support in my lab is poor and causes lots of problems and wasted time. I haven't required personal support, but we have been clearly shown what is available.

There students' union sounds good and well organised. I do not get involved because at this early stage of my PhD I haven't needed their assistance yet.

Quite good.

There are lots of different societies, catering for everyone's requirements.

Most: Independence. Least: Parts of the Postgraduate Training Scheme modules (especially Modern Researcher 1) are badly organised - mostly with the timetabling. Therefore, students do not know which sessions to attend.

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We complete a mandatory Postgraduate Training Scheme (PGTS) in Research Skills which gives us a Postgraduate Certificate qualification alongside our PhD.

Overall I love the university experience and as a mature student would recommend it to everyone, I have learnt so much, made some great friends and business contacts and hope to take the next step into PhD

The facilities are excellent with top of the range labs, entertainment venues and sports facilities.

Ive never had to use counselling but the support and feedback from tutors is excellent and useful.

I don't don't have time as I also have a family but I have heard they are very good.

I like Hull but having lived near here for years I know it quite well.

I haven't joined anything due to family life.

If I am honest there isn't anything I dislike except for maybe the timetabling, this is due to some days only having a one hour lecture but I do a 50 mile round trip to university. I like the fact that the course is very informal but within that any work be it group or individual gets completed to a better standard and with time constraints.

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Due to the nature of my course we are lucky to spend a lot of time working out in the field sampling and collecting data in preparation for practical analysis in the labs, by carrying out these practical skills it allows easier understanding for assignments. The careers dept are always available for contact and advice as is the skills team should you have any issues or require help. Everything we learn on our course is transferable, not just for the industry we would like to work in but for other sector also. Regular workshops are also available for example cv writing, interview techniques and general employability workshops which the university prides itself on.