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Sort:Latest reviewsThe area of stoke on trent is a bit dodgy and I wouldn't walk anywhere alone. I have friends I walk with as a girl however, for people who may not make friends, the university offers a free walk home service which I haven't made use of but have heard people have good experiences with. Ember lounge is a great place to hangout with friends. LRV is a place for events like club nights which are always a bit disappointing due to lines for the bar not being monitored so you spend 45 mins waiting for a drink with people pushing in front, the DJ is also awful so it could definitely be improved
Unfortunately I can’t not give much of a best experience simply due to the timetable. The timetable is a joke, having only one lesson a day and having lesson at the end of the day is not practical. Another problem is having a lesson for 1 hour that could be easily and more effectively done online. Unfortunately the cost of living crisis does not help with this, people have to work to fund going to uni and having one lesson a day doesn’t help at all with this as it effects the students from being able to earn as well learn. Another problem is when the timetable does change but they completely change it backwards. Ie having a Friday off to a Thursday. A really simple solution is for the lectures and timetable people to meet and organise their times better, all the lessons could be easily done in three days, making it more efficient for teachers and as well student to learn and earn.
The university provides a comfortable atmosphere while having modern facilities
35-44 years
First gen student
I love going to staffs uni, the staff are supportive the course is family friendly and campus is lovely and clean
Some lecturers aren't very helpful and don't provide the necessary support to students but some are exceptional. Student union could be improved, especially club nights.
The facilities are amazing. The staff are very receptive to feedback and if something isn’t working they change it and try something new. So pleased I chose to study here.
The catalyst building is the main facility I use at staffs university. It is a great modern and clean building, ideal for business students as it has access to a wide range of facilities. For students with disabilities like myself it has easy access to classrooms and the different floors via lifts. The food hall has a wide range of delicious food for everyone’s taste. It is located close to the university shop and library that makes uni life easier. There isn’t anything I would change to improve it the university. My experience so far has been great!
Good facilities and support.
18-24 years
First gen student
Amazing facilities, services and support available.
The best aspects are the facilities and amount of things you can actually do and since it's 24/7 365 days open it's really helpful if you need to meet up or if you need to concentrate. However you dont get alot of help, there's little to no support and the social aspects are dreadful, however if you're looking for a place to keep your head down it's a pretty good choice. They need to invest more into group work and pushing how it actually is to be working in industry, the group work we have done was the best part about the course and if someone is confused make people feel open enough to ask how to do something since that doesn't feel like an option.
The lecturers are amazing, there to help academically and any issues in your home life. Students are very welcoming and overall the feel for university is amazing
Lots of facilities to use for catering the gym is decent but could be payed out much better. However food pricing is extortionate for students when they pay enough to study there
18-24 years
offers good facilities, good booking system but i do feel some rooms should be first come first serve as some rooms are booked but the students do not come.
I would say more facilities around the campus like gym and the location to look more attracting.
So , Staffordshire is best place to study . the teachers in the university are highly experienced and educated . friendly environment .
As a Muslim woman of colour, Staffordshire University has continually supported me in the best way possible, thus, I have been able to blossom beyond my years both socially and academically. Minority experiences and feelings are always valued here, especially in the Social Work department. I would highly recommend taking that leap of faith and studying here. [not an ad, just vibes]
Best aspect is that the facilities available are good and always available for use Worst is that some buildings are old
Lots of support for students, especially financial and academic help. Campus is welcoming and the staff help create a positive environment for students. It could be improved by having more mentor sessions for students to get some extra support and guidance when needed.
18-24 years
First gen student
I suffer with my finances a lot due to been a single parent, when I suffer mentally due to this - the university support me in the most professional manner! However the support given financially isn’t enough and I struggle daily - however having someone to talk to at uni is great!
4.2
There is always support available in any sector you can think of! Academic support, careers support, student living, health and wellbeing, any kind of support. There are always opportunities to learn whether it be throught careers fairs, talks and other events. The fresher's fair was fun and informative as well. Probably my worst uni experience is more to the fact that I commute to uni every day and when the timetable is distributed awkwardly, it can be frustrating.
The lecturers deliver the course exceptionally well! They make it quite engaging and give us the knowledge needed for our course specialitiy and encourage us to read more around it. They are always happy to help if you are stuck and they won't make you feel dumb if you ask for help! However, I do feel that some modules are not challenging me enough and feels more of a copy and paste task. But they always want to know what needs to improved on their course so they take student feedback seriously and act on! They care about our students.