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A staff member from City, University of London has been honoured in the Queen’s New Year Honours list 2018.
Social Media Officer, Sabrina Francis, receives the British Empire Award Medal (BEM) for services to strengthening the community at City, University of London and for her work as a local Councillor.
The Queen’s New Year Honours lists recognises the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the United Kingdom.
The British Empire Award Medal (BEM) is intended to recognise those candidates who are actively engaging in work to build a bigger, stronger society. It is awarded for a ‘hands-on’ service to the local community that has made a significant difference in a relatively short duration.
Sabrina joined City, University of London as Social Media Officer in 2011, the first person to be appointed to the newly established role. While at City, she has successfully built strong online communities for students, staff and alumni.
High-quality teaching doesn’t stop at school. It is an integral part of what City, University of London does.
The University takes the responsibility of delivering high-quality teaching seriously and recognises that it is important to its students. This has become even more important to the sector with the introduction of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), for which City has received a Silver award.
City aims to highlight teaching through five of its academic stars.
Here’s what teachers at the University feel about teaching their students…
"Teaching, if done well, can transform the way you think about the world around you."
"We help our students to understand complex theories and inspire them to achieve their potential."
"Our lectures and tutorials are hands-on and interactive; they aren’t broadcasts, they are discussions."
"I encourage students to explore their own values..."
"When I’m teaching, I’m not just there to get the job done. I’m passionate about engineering and my research."
City has several successful partnership arrangements that offer preparatory courses for students seeking entry to undergraduate degrees. These courses offer guaranteed entry to a specific degree at City, provided that students achieve the grades required.
Its partner colleges and centres are close to City and offer foundation and preparatory courses. While studying these courses, students will have the benefit of full membership of City, University of London and access to a range of student services.
With over 60 undergraduate degree courses on offer across five specialist schools, City has a wide range of study options for students to choose from.
There are over 150 taught postgraduate degree courses across five specialist Schools, as well as a range of research degree programmes for students to pick from.
City has been involved in pioneering research for more than 100 years and continues to develop new areas of national and international importance. In the past few years, City has grown substantially in a number of key research areas.
City currently has 250 students from India studying its undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes.
International qualifications such as A level and IB are accepted for direct entry, and details of grade requirements for these qualifications can be found on individual course pages.
Entry requirements will vary course by course. Applicants with a good bachelors degree from a recognised university will be considered for most postgraduate courses.
Students who don’t meet the requirements for direct entry may have the option to undertake the graduate diploma programme at INTO City, which then offers the opportunity for guaranteed entry into City’s masters programmes.
English requirements can vary; students must check under each course page. Applicants holding offers conditional of English may be eligible for pre-sessional English prior to the start of their course.
City has invested in world-class facilities across its schools that boast state of the art equipment and ensures cutting edge research is undertaken to industry standards. Some of its latest facilities include…
City offers a diverse range of university accommodation for undergraduate and postgraduate students coming to London. International (non EU) and first year undergraduate students are guaranteed accommodation.
As well as offering an outstanding academic experience, City, University of London provides award-winning support services to make student experience at City enjoyable and enriching.
The Academic Learning Support Team aims to help develop students' skills so that they can learn more effectively.
Its range of help includes:
The team also offers one-to-one academic skills tutorials, by appointment, to all City students. In addition, group workshops are held throughout the year on a range of study skills topics. These sessions are open to all students.
The Student Counselling & Mental Health Service offers students confidential psychological and practical support.
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