University of Huddersfield

The University of Huddersfield is a public research university located in Huddersfield, England. The University is known for its research groups that take global initiative in biometrical sciences, engineering, and physical sciences, social sciences, and arts and humanities. The teaching system here has a high standard in which students will get all the support they need to achieve their goals. The TEF has also recognized the university as a gold-tier university as it continues to build its reputation as a leading university in the field of enterprise.

The University’s origin dates back to 1825, where there was an attempt of setting up an institution of Science and Mechanics but due to a financial crisis that occurred throughout the year it had to stand down. It later became part of the Huddersfield Philosophy Society. Most consider the University’s history to have started in 1841 in which five youngsters with their employer took the initiative of setting up a library and educational classes where lessons on reading, writing, arithmetic, grammar, geography, design, and French were taught by experts with good experience. The increasing development of the institution finally led to the establishment of the Department of Science and Art. In 1883, a merger with the Female Educational Institute took place and became the Technical School and Mechanic’s Institute. It became the Technical College and again changed its name to the College of Technology in 1958. By 1970, it was incorporated with the Oastler College of Education and became Huddersfield Polytechnic and was inaugurated by the Education Secretary. In 1992, the Polytechnic became the University of Huddersfield and achieved its university status.

• The University is a recognized gold-tier university in the UK rated by the TEF.
• The location of the University is a bonus for international students as the living expenses in Huddersfield are quite low when compared to other cities in the UK.
• The University is home to a very large, lively, and actively diverse community with more than 140 societies and clubs, which gives students from all over the world the feeling of being a part of a big family and encouraging them to be more engaged.
• The University is ranked as the second-best university in the UK, according to surveys of the student experience by foreign students.
• The University of Huddersfield also hosts many fairs that will guide the students’ careers that deal with employment for graduates. This will be a great opportunity for students to get a shot at placements through the local and global employers that will be present at these fairs.

There are several opportunities for students after they graduate that will include internships, roles at a local company, and recruitment schemes for top students. The University encourages its students to apply for graduate schemes to get them employment-ready and gain more experience for better opportunities in the future.

The employability rating of the graduates from the University of Huddersfield almost stands at 94%.

Some of the notable alumni of this University are:

• Lisa Jade Head, a British army officer and the first female bomb disposal officer and the second British servicewoman who was killed in action in 2011 in Afghanistan. 
• David James Richards, an entrepreneur and technology executive from Silicon Valley who currently works as the co-founder and CEO of an Anglo-American software organization called WANdisco which was incorporated in 2005. He was awarded an honorary doctorate from Sheffield Hallam University for being a champion in British technology and a dedicated advocate of entrepreneurship.
• Guy Charles Lloyd-Jones, a British chemist and Forbes Professor of Organic Chemistry at the University Edinburgh. He is researching the organometallic reaction mechanisms, specifically palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions like Suzuki-Miyaura coupling.
• Kavita Oberoi, a British entrepreneur who founded Oberoi Consulting which is an IT and Business Healthcare Consultancy. She has appeared in TV series like “The Secret Millionaire”, and BBC’s “The Apprentice: You’re Fired”.

Student Services:

Students seeking part-time jobs can look for some from the JobShop, which includes jobs around the area, as well as the University itself. The most common jobs are the ones in bars, restaurants, retail work, admin work, and industrial work relating to social media, graphic design and translation work.

Accommodation:

The University of Huddersfield offers many accommodation options for its students like:

• DIGS which highly recommendable.
• HudLets is being run by the Student’s Union alongside the local landlords in Huddersfield.
• Storthes Hall Park has en-suite rooms and facilities such as a gym, bar, cinema, and game room.
• Ashenhurst Houses do not practice the system of splitting bills and are situated within a 15 – 20 minute walk from the campus.

Sports Facilities:

The University offers equipment for training such as machines for resistance and cardio with an area of free weight training to give athletes more flexibility. The sports hall contains the necessary grounds for games like basketball, badminton, and volleyball.

Other Facilities:

The computer facilities include PCs and Macs available at the Library and in particular rooms that are accessible 24/7. Music students will be eligible to utilize the practice rooms, piano practice rooms, studios, and a venue for the performance. Media students are provided with radio studios, broadcast rooms, and editing facilities that will boost their skills for this job.

Clubs and Societies:

Students can also be part of one out of the 60 societies or sports clubs in the University. Volunteering or taking part in the activities will be a good opportunity for them to get to know other people and build their socializing and communication skills.