Teaching and development praised in research survey

Staffordshire University has seen improvements across key areas including teaching and professional development in the latest PRES survey.

The Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) 2020 run by Advance HE is the leading survey of Research Postgraduates in the UK.

The survey has revealed a significant rise in teaching satisfaction among students on Staffordshire University’s postgraduate research degrees, which increased 14.25% compared to last year.

Staffordshire University also stood out as a top performing university for professional development, ranking 4th out of competitors. Feedback from students showed that 94% have increasingly managed their own professional development, which is 11% above the global benchmark.

Improvements were also seen across the areas of resources, progression arrangements, and assessment and supervision.

Psychology, Education and Electrical and Electronic Engineering MPhil and PhD courses all achieved 100% overall satisfaction while Biomechanics and Film, Media and Music also achieved highly in the survey.

These results indicate that Staffordshire University has maintained the quality of its PGR offering and that actions taken as part of the University’s 2019/2020 PGR Quality Enhancement Action Plan are already having a positive impact.

Latest news


A Playmobil figure sat at a desk holding flames and wearing a jester's hat

“It just makes you feel less alone”: Using the power of play to break menopause taboos in the workplace

Health psychologists from University of Staffordshire have adopted a novel approach to support women going through the menopause

Bogdan Dobas with his winning collection

Student designers shine at Graduate Fashion Week

University of Staffordshire students have been turning heads at Graduate Fashion Week 2025 with standout collections and award-winning designs

Formula Student car being driven

Local businesses support student racing team’s Silverstone dream

University of Staffordshire students are heading to an international competition at Silverstone racetrack – thanks to support from local sponsors

for Career Prospects

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

for Facilities

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

for Social Inclusion

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023

of Research Impact is ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Considerable’

Research Excellence Framework 2021

of Research is “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading”

Research Excellence Framework 2021

Four Star Rating

QS Star Ratings 2021