University of East Anglia Highlights Strong Gains in Student Voice and Assessment Feedback

Student Voice was one notable strength in this year’s results

(IN BRIEF) The University of East Anglia has reported continued improvement in the 2026 National Student Survey, with positive scores rising across all seven survey themes. UEA’s average score increased from 83.5% in 2025 to 85.6% in 2026, placing the University above its Office for Students sector benchmark for the second consecutive year. The strongest areas of progress included Student Voice and Assessment and Feedback, while UEA scored above benchmark in six of the seven themes and in 20 of the 27 individual questions. Students gave positive feedback on teaching quality, course content, practical learning experiences, campus facilities, academic and professional support, and the wider UEA community. Subject-level strengths included Children’s Nursing, Adult Nursing, Biology, Biomedical Sciences and Journalism. UEA also improved its position against Wesley Group and Russell Group averages in several areas. Professor Claire Pike said the results show that work to enhance the student experience is making a clear difference, while emphasising that the University remains focused on further improvement.

(PRESS RELEASE) NORWICH, 10-Jul-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of East Anglia has recorded another year of progress in the National Student Survey, with positive scores increasing across all seven themes of the 2026 survey.

The results show continued improvement in students’ experience of learning and teaching at UEA. The University’s average score across the seven NSS themes rose from 83.5% in 2025 to 85.6% in 2026, representing a 2.1 percentage point increase year on year.

UEA’s results were also above its Office for Students sector benchmark in both years, with the 2026 score of 85.6% exceeding the benchmark of 84.2%. In 2025, the University’s 83.5% score was also above its benchmark of 82.6%.

The National Student Survey is commissioned annually by the Office for Students and gathers feedback from final-year undergraduate students across the United Kingdom. It covers key areas of the student experience, including Teaching, Learning Opportunities, Academic Support, Assessment and Feedback, Organisation and Management, Learning Resources, and Student Voice.

UEA reported particularly strong progress in Student Voice and Assessment and Feedback. The University also achieved scores above benchmark in six of the seven survey themes and in 20 of the 27 individual survey questions.

Areas highlighted as notable strengths include Organisation and Management, particularly course organisation and communication; Learning Resources, including the University library; and Student Voice, including students feeling that their views are valued by staff.

Initial analysis of student comments points to continued positive feedback on teaching quality, course content, practical learning opportunities, campus facilities and the wider UEA community.

Students also praised the support provided by academic and professional services staff. Placements, fieldwork, laboratories, internships and study abroad opportunities were frequently identified as among the most valuable parts of the student experience.

At subject level, UEA recorded particularly strong results in areas including Children’s Nursing, Adult Nursing, Biology, Biomedical Sciences and Journalism, with a significant number of results materially above the sector benchmark.

The results also show UEA strengthening its position relative to comparator institutions, with improvements against both Wesley Group and Russell Group averages in several areas.

Professor Claire Pike, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Student Education and Experience at UEA, said the results reflect the impact of work across the University to improve the student experience.

“I am delighted to see another year of progress in our National Student Survey results,” said Professor Pike. “The continued improvement across virtually every area of the survey demonstrates that the work taking place across UEA to enhance the student experience is making a real difference.”

She said the improvement in Student Voice was especially encouraging, as it shows that students increasingly feel heard and that their feedback is valued and acted upon. She also highlighted progress in Assessment and Feedback, reflecting focused work across the University.

Professor Pike added that UEA remains committed to continuous improvement and will use the NSS results to guide the next stage of its enhancement work.

“The NSS gives us invaluable insight into our students’ experiences and will help to inform the next stage of our enhancement work,” she said. “I would like to thank every student who took the time to complete this year’s survey. Their feedback is incredibly important in helping us understand what we do well, where we can improve, and how we can continue to deliver the best possible experience for current and future students.”

For students considering their options for September, UEA is also encouraging prospective applicants to stay informed about Clearing and register for updates ahead of results day.

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SOURCE: University of East Anglia