Which university is the fastest improving?
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View Poll Results: Which university is fastest improving?
Warwick 13 24.07% Lancaster 13 24.07% York 4 7.41% Exeter 11 20.37% Bath 4 7.41% Queen Mary 6 11.11% Loughborough 3 5.56% SOAS 0 0%
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Re: Which university is the fastest improving?I am trying to add more options but failing. Well, I was more talking about being a recognised global and national university. Kind of like how a country like India is developing into a super-power.(Original post by hoonosewot)
Lincoln if we're talking about rises in the rankings. They've gone up like 50-60 places in 3 or 4 years.Last edited by Attainflair; 06-07-2012 at 15:37. -
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Re: Which university is the fastest improving?Definitely Warwick. It's barely only 40 years old yet it now stands side-by-side with UK's super elite universities in the likes of UCL, Durham, Bristol, Edinburgh and St Andrews. It is one of the best alternatives to OxBridge, LSE and Imperial.
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Re: Which university is the fastest improving?Yes, but can Warwick really compete with those universities? In 20-30 years down the line, where would it be, essentially? I know Warwick are doing a lot of work but didn't they forecast to be in the top 50 by 2015, will that happen?(Original post by Mr. Roxas)
Definitely Warwick. It's barely only 40 years old yet it now stands side-by-side with UK's super elite universities in the likes of UCL, Durham, Bristol, Edinburgh and St Andrews. It is one of the best alternatives to OxBridge, LSE and Imperial.
http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/show...651&p=38326235
I don't know but don't Exeter who have improved a lot recently have a more selective advantage because its campus is prettier to compete with those top universities?Last edited by Attainflair; 06-07-2012 at 17:52. -
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Re: Which university is the fastest improving?Fait accompli?(Original post by Attainflair)
Yes, but can Warwick really compete with those universities? In 20-30 years down the line, where would it be, essentially? I know Warwick are doing a lot of work but didn't they forecast to be in the top 50 by 2015, will that happen? -
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Re: Which university is the fastest improving?Yes, but that's just one ranking. There are other ones like the Times where it barely ranks in the top 200. I think it was something like be established in the top 50.Last edited by Attainflair; 06-07-2012 at 17:53. -
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Re: Which university is the fastest improving?You have a point. But the thing is employers play a major role in developing the caliber of the university. When the top students find out that such top employers scout more talents at Uni A than at Uni B, those top students would be more attracted to attend Uni A. (A uni that enrolls many top students will create a picture that it is a high standard university.) And, Warwick has a special relationship with many top employers, so much so, that they hire many more Warwick grads than they do Exeter grads. At most top banks and financial firms, for instance, Warwick is always included at the top of their list of unis to scout talents at. Exeter is seldom mentioned. At UBS, for example, they employ from Warwick the most. And, companies like Goldman, BlackRock and McKinsey, to name a few, regularly hire Warwick grads, something that Exeter couldn't really brag about.(Original post by Attainflair)
Yes, but can Warwick really compete with those universities? In 20-30 years down the line, where would it be, essentially? I know Warwick are doing a lot of work but didn't they forecast to be in the top 50 by 2015, will that happen?
I don't know but don't Exeter who have improved a lot recently have a more selective advantage because its campus is prettier to compete with those top universities?
I honestly find Exeter attractive. I think it has the most beautiful campus scenery out there. But many bright students such as myself do go beyond campus scenery, and thus, would consider that at the bottom of their criteria in looking for a uni to attend. Many top students go for university prestige where the top employers regularly tap talents to fill in their highly coveted positions. Some would also consider the rich history that unis like Oxford, Cambridge, Durham, St Andrews, Edinburgh enjoy. And, some, for the strength of the majors where Imprial, LSE, UCL and Warwick get into the picture. Other than the campus scenery or campus environment, which area is Exeter superior to Warwick? Warwick has many top-notched programs. For example, Warwick can rival Oxbridge/Imperial for maths. It also has a top-notched economics, politics, philosophy and English programs. Its business/management programs (for undergrad) is comparable to LSE's undergrad management programs. Its business school, the WBS, as a whole, is globally renown. And, most, if not all, of Warwick's departments are ranked in the top 10 in major league tables. Furthermore, the university - as a whole - was never ranked outside of the top 10 in its entire history. Exeter has been ranked outside of the top 10 many more times than it actually has been in the top 10.
In reality, Exeter is a really good university. It can rival unis like Bath, York, Notts or King's. Whilst Warwick is in a notch above, and enjoys being rivaled by unis like Imperial, LSE, UCL, Durham, Bristol, Edinburgh and St Andrews. Both are probably still improving, and would still climbed up in rankings through the years. But no one can actually say it for sure.Last edited by Mr. Roxas; 07-07-2012 at 07:21. -
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Re: Which university is the fastest improving?(Original post by Mr. Roxas)
You have a point. But the thing is employers play a major role in developing the caliber of the university. When the top students find out that such top employers scout more talents at Uni A than at Uni B, those top students would be more attracted to attend Uni A. (A uni that enrolls many top students will create a picture that it is a high standard university.) And, Warwick has a special relationship with many top employers, so much so, that they hire many more Warwick grads than they do Exeter grads. At most top banks and financial firms, for instance, Warwick is always included at the top of their list of unis to scout talents at. Exeter is seldom mentioned. At UBS, for example, they employ from Warwick the most. And, companies like Goldman, BlackRock and McKinsey, to name a few, regularly hire Warwick grads, something that Exeter couldn't really brag about.
I honestly find Exeter attractive. I think it has the most beautiful campus scenery out there. But many bright students such as myself do go beyond campus scenery, and thus, would consider that at the bottom of their criteria in looking for a uni to attend. Many top students go for university prestige where the top employers regularly tap talents to fill in their highly coveted positions. Some would also consider the rich history that unis like Oxford, Cambridge, Durham, St Andrews, Edinburgh enjoy. And, some, for the strength of the majors where Imprial, LSE, UCL and Warwick get into the picture. Other than the campus scenery or campus environment, which area is Exeter superior to Warwick? Warwick has many top-notched programs. For example, Warwick can rival Oxbridge/Imperial for maths. It also has a top-notched economics, politics, philosophy and English programs. Its business/management programs (for undergrad) is comparable to LSE's undergrad management programs. Its business school, the WBS, as a whole, is globally renown. And, most, if not all, of Warwick's departments are ranked in the top 10 in major league tables. Furthermore, the university - as a whole - was never ranked outside of the top 10 in its entire history. Exeter has been ranked outside of the top 10 many more times than it actually has been in the top 10.
In reality, Exeter is a really good university. It can rival unis like Bath, York, Notts or King's. Whilst Warwick is in a notch above, and enjoys being rivaled by unis like Imperial, LSE, UCL, Durham, Bristol, Edinburgh and St Andrews. Both are probably still improving, and would still climbed up in rankings through the years. But no one can actually say it for sure.
Do you go to Warwick by any chance?
Of course Warwick is a top uni, along with 15+ institutions in this country, but it is not Oxbridge. Warwick does relatively average in international rankings... -
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Re: Which university is the fastest improving?Improving in what respect?
Very few people on this site are even vaguely qualified to provide a useful answer to the question really so you will need to be more specific if you want an answer which means anything. -
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Re: Which university is the fastest improving?Academically, facility-wise, world reputation, etc.(Original post by paddy__power)
Improving in what respect?
Very few people on this site are even vaguely qualified to provide a useful answer to the question really so you will need to be more specific if you want an answer which means anything.
I.E which of these newer institutions will be established as a top university both domestically and internationally?Last edited by Attainflair; 07-07-2012 at 18:52. -
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Re: Which university is the fastest improving?(Original post by languagelover)
Well if you want fastest improving , it's Lincoln! It's gone from near the bottom of the league tables to being on a par with Oxford Brookes
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Re: Which university is the fastest improving?Title should be fastest improving (according to league tables).
Honestly a lot of improvement is simply down to advertising. Exeter and Lanc have spent lots on their 'image' in the last few years and really have pressed hard along with their campus improvements. I mean both were barely top 40 unis till 4/5 years ago. Yet people seem to choose them over (imo) far more established unis (not necessarily currently better) like Leicester/Nott/Sheffield etc. -
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Re: Which university is the fastest improving?Can I just say, I love the poem in your sig.(Original post by paddy__power)
Improving in what respect?
Very few people on this site are even vaguely qualified to provide a useful answer to the question really so you will need to be more specific if you want an answer which means anything.
Edit: Negged? It's Thomas Hardy!!
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