01.05.09
Complete University Guide highlights strength of 1994 Group universities
The Complete University Guide national university league table published in today’s Independent newspaper highlights the excellent performance of 1994 Group universities with 11 members securing places in the top 25.
Professor Paul Wellings, Chair-elect of the 1994 Group and the Vice-Chancellor of Lancaster University said: “Once again a major national university league tables highlights the strength of 1994 Group universities. These results reflect the recent RAE 2008 results showing that our members are second to none in delivering world-leading research, and combine this with excellence in teaching and student experience.”
“Deciding on which university to attend is an increasing important choice in a very competitive job market. Savvy students have worked out that 1994 Group universities will deliver an excellent experience through a combination of world-class research, a commitment to research-led teaching and the very highest levels of student satisfaction.”
Notes to Editors
1. The 1994 Group represents 18 of UK’s leading research intensive universities. It was established in 1994 to promote excellence in University research and teaching. www.1994group.ac.uk
2. 1994 Group members include 11 of the top 25 universities in the UK in The Complete University Guide League Table published in the Independent on the 30th April 2009.
3. 5 of the top 8 universities for student experience are 1994 Group Universities (2008 National Student Survey). 9 of the top 200 universities in the world are 1994 Group members (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2008).
4. In 16 major subject areas 1994 Group universities are the UK leaders achieving 1st place in their field (THE RAE subject rankings 2008). 57% of the 1994 Group’s research is rated 4* ‘world-leading’ or 3* ‘internationally excellent’ (RAE 2008, HEFCE) and 7 1994 Group members are in the top 20 in the Times RAE 2008 League Tables.
5. The 1994 Group represents: University of Bath, Birkbeck University of London, University of Durham, University of East Anglia, University of Essex, University of Exeter, Goldsmiths University of London, Royal Holloway University of London, Lancaster University, University of Leicester, Loughborough University, Queen Mary University of London, University of Reading, University of St Andrews, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of Surrey, University of Sussex, University of York.
6. Press Enquiries or Interviews please contact Alistair Jarvis, Director of Communications, 1994 Group. Tel: 0207 872 5596. Mob: 07779 232 731. Email: alistair.jarvis@1994group.co.uk