University of Suffolk
The University of Suffolk is a public university situated in Suffolk and Norfolk, England. The university was established in 2007 as University Campus Suffolk (UCS), founded as a collaboration between the University of East Anglia and the University of Essex. The university's current name was adopted after it was granted independence in 2016 by the Privy Council and was awarded university status.
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 2007 – University Campus Suffolk 2016 – renamed to University of Suffolk after gaining independence |
Academic affiliation | University of East Anglia University of Essex West Suffolk College East Coast College Universities UK Suffolk New College |
| Chancellor | Helen Pankhurst CBE |
| Vice-Chancellor | Helen Langton |
| Students | 9,565 (2019/20) |
| Undergraduates | 8,910 (2019/20) |
| Postgraduates | 650 (2019/20) |
| Location | , |
| Colours | Grey & gold |
| Website | www |
The University of Suffolk is spread over four campuses: a central hub in Ipswich and campuses located in Bury St Edmunds, Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth (the latter in Norfolk, not Suffolk) focusing on foundation courses . The university operates six academic faculties and in 2019/20 had 9,565 students. Of the total, 8% are identified as international students, 53% as mature students, and 66% of the university's students are female.
The university secured the 8th place among UK universities in the "Course and Lecturers" category according to the WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2019.
The current chancellor of the University of Suffolk is Helen Pankhurst, great-granddaughter of Emmeline Pankhurst, who is an appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE), as well as a scholar and writer.