The Student Experience Team is responsible for the delivery of the annual survey campaigns, alongside colleagues from across the University. This page aims to detail information about each of the surveys, and act as a resource bank for Staff. If you would like any of the resources in an alternative format, please contact experience@sgul.ac.uk
Annual surveys
National Student Survey (NSS)
The National Student Survey (NSS) is a survey of all final year undergraduates in the UK and it gathers students' opinions on the quality of their courses. The survey is conducted by Ipsos, an independent research agency. It is commissioned by the Office for Students (OfS) on behalf of the UK funding and regulatory bodies in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland.
The survey can be accessed by eligible students from mid-January to the end of April, with results normally being published by mid-July.
For 2024, St George's students will be able to complete the survey up until 30 April.
As an incentive, each student who participates in the NSS will be entered into a prize draw to win one of 19 Love2Shop vouchers worth between £25-£200.
Table of NSS Resources
| Resource Name | Resource Link |
|---|
| NSS Staff Briefing Guide 2023 (Word) |
Download Here |
| Inappropriate Influence Helpsheet (PDF) |
Download Here |
| NSS Core Questionnaire 2023 (PDF) |
Download Here |
| NSS Questionnaire 2022 v 2023 Comparison (Word) |
Download Here |
| Email Template - Course Director to Teaching Team (Word) |
Download Here |
| Email Template - Course Director/Lead/Teaching Staff to Students (Word) |
Download Here |
| Email Template - Course Lead to Students - Communication 1 (Word) |
Download Here |
| Email Template - Course Lead to Students - Reminder (Word) |
Download Here |
| Teaching Slides (PowerPoint) |
Download Here |
| Teaching Slides (PDF) |
Download Here |
Student Experience Survey (SES)
The Student Experience Survey (SES) is an internal survey run for all non-final year undergraduates at St George's. The questions are based upon those in the National Student Survey (NSS). The survey normally runs in February and March, with results normally being published by mid-April.
For 2024, St George's students will be able to complete the survey up until 30 April.
As an incentive, each student who completes the SES will be entered into a prize draw to win one of 19 Love2Shop vouchers worth between £25-£200.
Student Experience Survey Resources
| Resource Name |
Resource Link |
| Resource Name |
Resource Link |
| SES Staff Briefing Guide 2023 (Word) |
Download Here |
| SES Core Questionnaire 2023 (PDF) |
Download Here |
| Email Template - Course Director/Lead to Teaching Team and Staff (Word) |
Download Here |
| Email Template - Course Lead to Students - Communication 1 (Word) |
Download Here |
| Email Template - Course Lead to Students - Communication 2 (Word) |
Download Here |
| Email Template - Course Lead to Students - Reminder (Word) |
Download Here |
| Teaching Slides (PowerPoint) |
Download Here |
| Teaching Slides (PDF) |
Download Here |
| SES Poster (PDF) |
Download Here |
| SES Graphic (JPG) |
Download Here |
Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES)
The Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) enables postgraduate students on taught courses to reflect and feedback on their studies and overall experience at St George's, including supervision, resources, postgraduate community, skills and professional development. The survey is facilitated by Advance HE, a national organisation encouraging excellence in Higher Education. Further information about the survey is available on the Advance HE Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey webpage .
The survey normally runs from February to mid-June, with results normally being published at the end of July.
For 2024, the St George's PTES survey campaign will run until 15 June.
As an incentive, each student who completes the PTES will be entered into a prize draw to win one of 4 Love2Shop vouchers worth £250 each!
PTES Resources Table
| Resource Name | Resource Link |
|---|
| PTES Staff Briefing Guide 2023 (Word) |
Download Here |
| PTES Student Briefing Guide 2023 (Word) |
Download Here |
| PTES Core Questionnaire 2023 (Word) |
Download Here |
| Direct Survey Link (to share with Students) (Web Link) |
Access Here |
| Survey Invitation and Information Communications from Staff to Students (Word) |
Download Here |
| PTES Slide for Teaching Sessions (PPT) |
Download Here |
| PTES Colour Logo - Large (PNG) |
Download Here |
Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES)
The Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) enables postgraduate research students the opportunity to feedback on their experience at St George's, including aspects such as supervision, resources, research community, skills and professional development, and wellbeing. The survey, like the PTES, is facilitated by Advance HE. Further information about the survey is available on the Advance HE Postgraduate Research Experience Survey webpage
The survey normally runs from February to mid-June, with results normally being published at the end of July.
In 2024, the PRES at St George's will run from April 4th until May 14