University celebrates six shortlist placings in the WhatUni Student Choice Awards

The WUSCAs are the only higher education awards ceremony in the UK where institutions are judged and reviewed by students themselves across various categories. The annual event is a celebration of the student voice and the hard work of higher education providers across the UK to deliver exceptional student experiences.

The University has been shortlisted in the categories of:

• University of the Year
• Lecturers and Teaching Quality
• Halls and Student Accommodation
• Student Support
• International
• Postgraduate

Over the last few months, the WUSCAs review collection team visited over 100 university campuses across the UK, gathering over 36,000 reviews from students.   

Students were given the opportunity to independently review their university experiences across various categories, including Lecturers and teaching quality, Student support, and Halls and student accommodation.  

The 36,800 student reviews collected this year provide independent insights for institutions on how they are delivering for students, what they are doing right and what they can improve. For prospective students, the WUSCAs student reviews serve as an invaluable and unbiased resource for researching their higher education options.   

The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in London on May 21, 2025.

Vice-Chancellor of the University of Chester, Professor Eunice Simmons, said: “It's wonderful to see our university recognised in numerous categories at the 2025 Whatuni Student Choice Awards. This recognition is particularly meaningful as it stems directly from our students' feedback. At Chester, we prioritise listening to our students to ensure we provide the best possible experience, helping each student reach their full potential. We're delighted to see our efforts reflected in such positive student responses.”