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Aberystwyth University's rankings fall prompts student concern | Aberystwyth University's rankings fall prompts student concern |
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Students at Aberystwyth University have expressed concern after the institution has seen a dramatic fall in its rank in UK league table guides. | Students at Aberystwyth University have expressed concern after the institution has seen a dramatic fall in its rank in UK league table guides. |
It has now dropped out of the top four universities in Wales and is ranked 93rd in the UK in one national guide. | It has now dropped out of the top four universities in Wales and is ranked 93rd in the UK in one national guide. |
The latest rankings means students in their third year have seen the university drop from the top 50 in their time there. | |
But the university said it aims to be ranked in the top 30 in the UK by 2017. | But the university said it aims to be ranked in the top 30 in the UK by 2017. |
The Guardian university guide has seen Aberystwyth slump to 88th place, down from 49th place in 2011 while The Times now ranks it 93rd in its Good University Guide. | The Guardian university guide has seen Aberystwyth slump to 88th place, down from 49th place in 2011 while The Times now ranks it 93rd in its Good University Guide. |
It has also dropped into the bottom quarter of universities worldwide. | It has also dropped into the bottom quarter of universities worldwide. |
Student Tom Wooldridge said the university had had a "decent reputation but, with it slipping, it's only a matter of time before employers realise it's is not as competitive as the top universities these days.... so it's a worry". | Student Tom Wooldridge said the university had had a "decent reputation but, with it slipping, it's only a matter of time before employers realise it's is not as competitive as the top universities these days.... so it's a worry". |
Fellow student Joe Mallinder said: "How has it gone down so quickly in two years, what has drastically changed... and will that have a massive effect on me getting a job?" | Fellow student Joe Mallinder said: "How has it gone down so quickly in two years, what has drastically changed... and will that have a massive effect on me getting a job?" |
Established in 1872, Aberystwyth's history and name has been regarded as prestigious but some students fear it is becoming nothing more than a clearing university with some courses requiring just two E grades at A Level to get in. | Established in 1872, Aberystwyth's history and name has been regarded as prestigious but some students fear it is becoming nothing more than a clearing university with some courses requiring just two E grades at A Level to get in. |
The university says it has invested heavily in facilities in recent years. | The university says it has invested heavily in facilities in recent years. |
Pro Vice-Chancellor Rebecca Davies believes the league tables are not a fair reflection on standards at Aberystwyth. | Pro Vice-Chancellor Rebecca Davies believes the league tables are not a fair reflection on standards at Aberystwyth. |
"By 2017 we want to be one of the top 30 universities in the UK," said. | "By 2017 we want to be one of the top 30 universities in the UK," said. |
Referring to the recent rankings, she said: "It is always disappointing when you hear news like that but it was not a surprise for us because in Aberystwyth, over the last couple of years, we have been investing so much. | Referring to the recent rankings, she said: "It is always disappointing when you hear news like that but it was not a surprise for us because in Aberystwyth, over the last couple of years, we have been investing so much. |
"We have been listening to the student voice to make sure we have the best ever student experience," she said. | "We have been listening to the student voice to make sure we have the best ever student experience," she said. |
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