Uni of Staffordshire climbs to highest-ever ranking as “phenomenal year” continues

University of Staffordshire has recorded its best-ever performance in the Guardian University Guide, rising to 34th place.

Students enjoying the new University of Staffordshire Student Hub, part of the £100m Student Village.

Students enjoying the new University of Staffordshire Student Hub, part of the £100m Student Village.

This has been an exceptional year for our University, and this result is the clearest evidence yet of what we’re building.

Professor Philip Plowden, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of University of Staffordshire

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