City uni named UK’s best in new awards category

The Daily Mail University Guide is a comprehensive league table for more than 130 higher education institutions around the country. 

And Norwich University of the Arts (NUA) has won the first place position in the guide’s newest category – Arts University of the Year – beating out stiff competition such as the University of the Arts London and Arts University Plymouth.

Norwich University of the Arts was recognised for supporting students into their careers within the creative industries (Image: Newsquest)

The award acknowledges NUA’s success in preparing students for careers in the creative industries and its contributions to the cultural and educational landscape.

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Professor Simon Ofield-Kerr, vice-chancellor for NUA, said: “We are absolutely delighted to be named as the Daily Mail’s first ever Arts University of the Year.

“At Norwich, we are committed to critical creativity which is designed to support our students and fulfil their potential while acquiring the knowledge, skills and understanding that they need to shape our world for the better.

“The award reflects the hard work and dedication of our staff and, most importantly, the unwavering commitment of our students to their creative pursuits.”