UEL NSS results shine in Year of Health 2025

As part of the University of East London’s Year of Health, the 2025 National Student Survey (NSS) results offer a powerful reflection of how our learning environment is supporting both the academic success and personal wellbeing of students across all Schools.

In a year where UEL is championing physical, emotional, and academic well-being, the data tells a compelling story of growth, trust, and connection. From high levels of academic satisfaction to strong emotional support and student engagement, the results reinforce our commitment to creating a healthier University experience, one that nurtures both minds and futures.

These results are a timely reminder that building a healthier future begins with truly listening to our students and responding to what they need most.

• 2nd in London for overall student positivity
  A key indicator of emotional wellbeing, showing students feel supported, optimistic, and connected within their university environment.
• 1st in London for teaching on my course
  High-quality, engaging teaching supports academic confidence and reduces stress, which is essential for mental wellbeing and a positive learning journey.
• 1st in London for assessment and feedback
  Fair, transparent assessments and useful feedback empower students to grow without anxiety, fostering resilience and a healthy academic mindset.
• 3rd in London for student voice
  Feeling heard and valued is core to emotional wellbeing; students reported their opinions were respected and acted upon.
• 86 per cent positivity among graduating students
  Sustained positivity shows that students leave UEL with a strong sense of personal growth, fulfilment, and wellbeing.

*_{The Overall Positivity scores replicate the Times Higher Education (THE) methodology from 2024. We calculated a proxy positivity score by aggregating the percentage of ‘Very Good’ and ‘Good’ responses across 27 NSS questions. This analysis includes only institutions with over 1,000 responses. Using this methodology, we benchmarked the University of East London (UEL) against similarly sized public competitors.}

Health-focused programmes leading the way

UEL’s commitment to health and wellbeing is particularly evident in several top-performing programmes within the School of Health, Sport and Bioscience, where student experience continues to strengthen:

In the 2025 NSS, the School saw an 8 per cent improvement in Organisation and Management and a 4 per cent increase in Student Voice from last year, highlighting better communication, stronger support systems, and a learning environment where students feel genuinely heard. Additionally, UEL achieved national first-place rankings across several wellbeing-aligned categories:

• Environmental and Public Health both ranked 1st in the UK for Academic Support and Assessment and Feedback, reflecting outstanding staff accessibility, clarity, and care, key pillars of academic wellbeing.
• Biomedical science ranked 1st in the UK for Student Voice, showing UEL’s commitment to listening, responding, and fostering emotional wellbeing through student empowerment.
• Chemistry ranked 1st in the UK for Learning Resources. This achievement reflects the department’s commitment to providing students with outstanding academic support, modern lab facilities, and comprehensive study materials that foster a world-class learning environment.

A strong start for the School of Childhood and Social Care

Appearing in the NSS for the first time as a newly combined School, Childhood and Social Care achieved a promising debut performance:

• 90 per cent for teaching on my course – showing students feel supported and engaged by academic staff
• 84 per cent for assessment and feedback – demonstrating clarity and fairness in evaluations
• 83 per cent for academic support – reflecting strong staff availability and student care
• 88 per cent for learning resources and learning opportunities – underlining a rich, supportive environment for students to thrive
• 78 per cent for student voice – indicating students feel heard and respected

These NSS results reaffirm UEL’s commitment to creating not only a place of learning but a community where students can flourish mentally, socially, and professionally. In our Year of Health, we celebrate these achievements as evidence that we're on the right path: building a healthier, more resilient future for everyone at UEL.