What is the National Student Survey?

The NSS is conducted annually and is commissioned by the Office for Students and independently run by Ipsos MORI. Universities, colleges and alternative providers take part in the survey.

When does the survey run?

The National Student Survey typically runs from February to April each year with results available from early July.

Why should you complete the survey?

• The NSS provides you with the opportunity to provide honest feedback on your entire student experience.
• The results are taken very seriously and your feedback and comments help the University keep what's good about your course and make improvements for the future generation of students.
• Results are used by prospective students, their families and advisors to make decisions on what and where to study.
  
  
  

How to complete the survey

Final year students will receive emails from Ipsos Mori and the University containing a link to the survey. Alternatively you can also complete the survey

• At your course completion session or at your college events - your tutors will give you details of these
• Via the pop up prompt when you log into your student account
• By going direct to the survey at thestudentsurvey.com

This survey is delivered by Student Experience, Teaching and Learning directorate . You will need your student ID to log onto the survey. If you have problems completing the survey email SETL@shu.ac.uk

Make a difference

We will use your feedback to improve areas that are important to you and will be valued by future students. Feedback from previous students has helped the University to provide:

• improvements to assessment and feedback
• clear and accessible assessment results through My Student Record
• access to specialist support services through Hallam Help and the Students' Union Advice Centre
• academic advisors for all students
• investment in the University's estate to provide excellent teaching and social spaces
• 24/7 opening of the libraries
• the Hallam Award which recognises skills developed through extra-curricular activities
• student nominated inspirational teaching awards

Find out more about how your student feedback makes a real difference