University of Worcester 'honoured' to be handed national award
It's been named University of the Year at the UK Social Mobility Awards
The University of Worcester has been recognised nationally for its work to help people from all backgrounds gain access to higher education.
It's been announced as University of the Year at the UK Social Mobility Awards which were held this week.
The award follows on from it being named earlier this year by the Daily Mail as University of the Year for Graduate Jobs 2027.
Professor David Green CBE, who's the university's vice chancellor and chief executive, said: “To be recognised as the UK’s University of the Year for Social Mobility, while also being acknowledged nationally for having the strongest graduate employment outcomes, is a tremendous honour.
“This is an extraordinary achievement for our students, staff and graduates, it demonstrates that universities can widen opportunity and deliver outstanding results at the same time.
“For 80 years, the University of Worcester has been transforming lives through education. We believe talent is found everywhere and that higher education should enable people from every background to fulfil their potential and build successful, rewarding careers.”
Chief executive of Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, Sharon Smith, added: “Everyone at the Chamber of Commerce is absolutely delighted to see the University of Worcester recognised as University of the Year for Social Mobility.
"This award reflects something those of us who work closely with the University have seen for many years: a deep commitment to helping people realise their potential, whatever their background or circumstances."
According to the university, more than half of Worcester’s students are the first in their family to attend university and 97% come from state schools.