Professor Graham Henderson, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Development) said: 鈥淩ecognising that Sport is a relatively new discipline within the University, this represents an excellent outcome. In providing feedback, the Review Chair commented that the attitude and approach of the team was 鈥榓s good as it gets鈥�, describing them as 鈥榓 model of a team鈥�.鈥�
Professor Tim Blackman, Director of the School of Social Sciences and Law, said: 鈥淲e aim to provide high quality student support that contributes to the University鈥檚 mission of widening access and offering students the opportunity to reach their full potential. This outcome demonstrates that we are succeeding.鈥�
Jocelyn Appleton, Field Leader for Sport & Exercise at the University said: 鈥淭his is a great achievement, and reflects the hard work and commitment of the Sport and Exercise staff. We are eagerly looking forward to the future and to the delivery of a comprehensive range of courses that includes an HND, five degree routes and a new Master鈥檚 degree in Sport & Exercise.鈥�