You said, we did!

Surveys are used by the University to improve our courses and programmes; and influence league tables. We appreciate your feedback, and your suggestions are the driving force behind change at UofG. Below are examples of recent changes that have been made as a direct result of your feedback.

Get involved! Here are the surveys you can currently participate in:

Accommodation

You said: You wanted larger beds in your halls of residences

We did: We added three quarter sized beds to a large number of rooms

Hospitality

You said: You wanted more sustainable options in UofG catering outlets

We did: We worked with the Sustainability Team and GUEST to develop a Sustainable Food Policy, and have implemented a charge for single use cups

Library study spaces

You said: you wanted more desks with power to charge your laptops.

We did: we installed 62 new study spaces with power on levels 3 and 4 of the Library

International Student Support

You said: you wanted more opportunities for International students to attend cultural events and integrate more with home students

We did: we have organised cultural events, such as a mass walk of the West Highland Way, which allowed both Home and International students to socialise and see more of Scotland

Reach Out

You said: you were being passed from one service to another for relatively simple queries

We did: we formed the Reach Out student service, training frontline staff in the Library and the Fraser Building to be able to help with a range of cross-service enquiries.

Hospitality

You said: you wanted longer catering opening hours and more facilities to heat up your own food

We did: we increased the number of microwaves in the Fraser Building, extended the opening hours in the Library Café, and opened the Fraser Building food outlet at weekends during degree exams

Postgraduate Research

You said: you wanted more support and training for postgraduate research-fieldwork

We did: we worked with the University Health and Safety Teams and Security Services to develop online and face to face training, as well as improving signposting to existing resources and support.

 

Accommodation

You said: you wanted more on-site events and entertainment in your accommodation common areas

We did: we added more events to the accommodation social calendar, and purchased games consoles, board games, and musical instruments for use in common areas