UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE NAMED SCOTTISH UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR

Early day motion 2774, tabled 7 October 2019 by Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party). Signed by 2 members.

That this House congratulates the University of Strathclyde on being named Scottish University of the Year by the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020; notes that the university also ranks fifth in the UK overall; understands that Strathclyde has seen applications rise by 60 per cent in recent years from students who are among the best-qualified to enter any UK university; further notes that only five universities top a larger number of the Good University Guide's specialist subject tables; appreciates that Strathclyde has the highest overall student satisfaction rate of any university in Glasgow; recognises that this achievement is testament to the hard work of staff and students in creating an inclusive, supporting environment which values academic excellence; and wishes the University every success for the future.

Signatures by party: Labour 1, Scottish National Party 1.