Student feedback
We take student engagement seriously and gather feedback and input from you in several different ways.
We want UWE Bristol students to have the best experience possible
We take student engagement very seriously and want our students to be active participants in learning. We gather student feedback in a number of ways and ask you to engage with us in developing your student experience.
We collect feedback through Student Reps, via your programme and module teams, as well as through national and university-led surveys, such as the Course Survey. The University then uses this information to address the points you raise.
If you are a current student who is particularly interested in improving the student experience, you have the opportunity to become a Student Representative or a Student Experience Consultant.
If you want to know more about how to get involved as a student or how to get student feedback as a member of staff, email StudentVoice@uwe.ac.uk.
Student Consultation Panel
The Student Consultation Panel is made up of students from across the University who volunteer to provide feedback on university projects and initiatives.
The panel has contributed to key improvements in areas such as assessment, library, wellbeing services, communications and induction. Feedback from the panel has shaped services like the UWE Bristol app, financial support and inclusive assessment strategies.
Why join?
- Make an impact – provide feedback that improves the student experience.
- Build skills – enhance confidence, communication and networking skills.
- Earn rewards – receive points toward prizes each time you engage.
What kind of opportunities are available?
- Surveys – a quick way to share your thoughts.
- Focus groups – engage in small-group discussions on key topics.
- User testing – try out systems, apps and webpages to support development.
Student Reps
Student Reps play a vital role in representing students' academic interests. The Student Rep system is run in partnership between UWE Bristol and The Students’ Union at UWE.
Each year approximately 1,000 Student Reps are elected from every level of every programme to champion the student voice. You can find the Student Rep for your programme in MYUWE or on Blackboard.
If you would like to know more about becoming a Student Rep, how to get in touch with the Rep for your course or you want to get more involved in giving feedback, email studentreps@uwe.ac.uk.
Module feedback
Your module teams provide opportunities for you to feedback on modules. This can vary across modules and may be short surveys, focus groups, drop-ins or more informal class sessions.
Course Survey
The Course Survey is your opportunity to give your views on your course. The survey is anonymous.
Programme teams will share any actions they will take to enrich your course experience based on the feedback received. You are also encouraged to give ongoing feedback throughout the year to your Programme Leader and Student Reps.
Student surveys
National Student Survey (NSS)
Universities across the country take part in the National Student Survey (NSS). This annual independent survey gives final-year students the chance to provide feedback on what it has been like to study at the University.
Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES)
The Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) is the only UK higher education sector-wide survey to gain insight from taught postgraduate students about their learning and teaching experience. We use the results to continually improve our programmes and the wider student experience.
Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES)
Postgraduate researchers provide feedback every two years on our supervision, progress monitoring and resources through the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES). Our Doctoral Academy uses the results to highlight where we can improve their experience.
Contact us
If you are having problems accessing a survey relevant to you or have other questions about the surveys and how they are run, please email StudentPartnership@uwe.ac.uk.
Complaints
You should be able to resolve any issues you have about your experience by the feedback mechanisms explained here. If you have exhausted these avenues and are still dissatisfied with a UWE Bristol provision or service, you can make a complaint.
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