Student experience and recruitment

Our students are active partners in their learning within a supportive educational environment.
Students are able to gain industry experience and practical knowledge through high-quality facilities and excellence in learning and teaching, preparing them for their future.
Success stories
Postgraduate Student Conducts Research In Antarctica
03 Jun 2013University of Hertfordshire student, Scott Paulin has spent two months collecting research data in the Antarctic.
The School of Creative Arts and its students win awards
02 Aug 2013Named as one of the top universities to study animation in the world, the School of Creative Arts has been highly commended at the 3D Artist CG Student Awards, with many of its students also winning.
Case Study University Sponsors The Elstree University Technical College
10 Jun 2013As a major sponsor of the new Elstree University Technical College (UTC), the University of Hertfordshire is helping to develop the region’s young talent pool and economy.
University Of Hertfordshire Students Design For Boden
03 Jun 2013Fashion Design and Marketing students at the University of Hertfordshire have shown the industry their talent, designing and producing an entire autumn outfit for international fashion retailer, Boden.
University Of Hertfordshire Helps Local School Students To Get Ahead
03 Jun 2013MA students on the Journalism and Media Communications Programme at the University of Hertfordshire have collaborated with local charity Act for Change, under the supervision of Sharon Maxwell-Magnus and Mimi Tessier, to write articles and design a teenage appropriate layout for three editions of the magazine Get Ahead.
Top UK Formula Student Team at the University Of Hertfordshire
03 Jun 2013UH Racing, part of the School of Engineering and Technology, allows students to gain experience build racing cars and compete against other Universities in the UK, Europe and across the world through the Formula Student scheme.
Second Year Entrepreneur Makes A Splaat With Photography Business
03 Jun 2013Greg McClarnon is a second year student studying Business Studies and an entrepreneur. With his own successful business, Splaat Media, Greg tells his University of Hertfordshire story.
Placement Success Helps In The Pursue Of A Career
03 Jun 2013Nikki Wilson is studying Human Resources (HR) and Events Management at the University having just begun her final year. Nikki completed a one-year placement at a leading IT company to help her pursue her career in HR.
Nuffield Science Bursaries
03 Jun 2013University academics are invited to support an external bursary scheme that is designed to inspire the next generation of scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians.
Imagine An App
03 Jun 2013The University of Hertfordshire has taken an innovative approach to the student learning experience. In February, the ‘Imagine an App’ competition was launched, which encouraged students to submit ideas for an App designed to improve the study experience.