Bolton University is Britain's third worst, says Sunday Times (From The Bolton News)

Gloria, Bolton says...
2:49pm Fri 21 Sep 07

"We take all newspaper rankings with a pinch of salt and advise all students and their parents to do the same."

Bet you wouldnt if you had a good ranking!!!

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ladyvictor, bolton says...
2:53pm Fri 21 Sep 07

Before it turned into a Uni, it had one of the best exam results in the country.

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King Eric, . says...
3:32pm Fri 21 Sep 07

Sorry to say, it's not just about the quality of the education - it reflects once again what a dump the town centre is.
Why would a student choose to shop (pound shop,1 record shop)
eat (one half decent franchise -Olive Press), drink (violent and nasty at weekends) in this hole of a town centre.
Still the Bolton News assures us all is well, the regen department are happy (BTW they all live in the suburbs) and the Uni will put a spin on the rating.

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interested resident, says...
3:43pm Fri 21 Sep 07

the words silk purse and sows ear come to mind. Just getting the label of uni does not change the image or raise the standards.

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interested resident, says...
3:44pm Fri 21 Sep 07

King Eric wrote:
Sorry to say, it's not just about the quality of the education - it reflects once again what a dump the town centre is. Why would a student choose to shop (pound shop,1 record shop) eat (one half decent franchise -Olive Press), drink (violent and nasty at weekends) in this hole of a town centre. Still the Bolton News assures us all is well, the regen department are happy (BTW they all live in the suburbs) and the Uni will put a spin on the rating.

for the first and probably last time I agree with you.

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King Eric, . says...
3:58pm Fri 21 Sep 07

I am always right.
Second time ?

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interested resident, says...
4:08pm Fri 21 Sep 07

King Eric wrote:
I am always right. Second time ?

Don't push your luck :-)

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Tom Thumb, Louisa Street says...
5:06pm Fri 21 Sep 07

King Eric turned into captain sensible?

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Tommy, says...
5:16pm Fri 21 Sep 07

Mwahahaha. Puts those 2 news articles about Student "Satisfaction" eh, BN?

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WESTY09, Bolton says...
5:36pm Fri 21 Sep 07

Well this is nice to read seeing as ive just joined the uni.Everything seems fine from what ive experienced but thanks for raining on it

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interested resident, says...
5:40pm Fri 21 Sep 07

WESTY09 wrote:
Well this is nice to read seeing as ive just joined the uni.Everything seems fine from what ive experienced but thanks for raining on it

Hope all goes well for you - don't take any notice of us going on and on - go for it and get you degree!

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JoePublic, Bolton says...
5:57pm Fri 21 Sep 07

So did I imagine reading a story on here a few weeks ago saying it was one of the best in the country?

That's a fall from grace to rival that of the Wanderers'.

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Bill1, Lancs says...
6:22pm Fri 21 Sep 07

But all the students think it's really good fun. And surely that's what counts, eh?

So much for your daft story last week, eh, BN?

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Tommy, says...
8:25pm Fri 21 Sep 07

WESTY09 wrote:
Well this is nice to read seeing as ive just joined the uni.Everything seems fine from what ive experienced but thanks for raining on it

I'm just being honest mate, but if this is rain, then you're going to be washed away soon enough.

I really really hope for your sake they have changed their ways since I was there.

My only advice is not to get out, but to just keep all your documents, receipts and statements in a safe organised place, because you're guaranteed to keep having to dig them up.

I still got a degree out of it though so I can't complain - and from what I understand there's a lot more going to be coming the Uni facilitywise.

Have a great time anyway.

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kerry, says...
10:08pm Fri 21 Sep 07

i had a positive ,happy experience at Bolton Uni

the drop out rate was high many left due to financial reasons

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steve, bolton says...
10:46pm Fri 21 Sep 07

I was shocked to learn there were two worse than Bolton.Where are they? - they should be ashamed of themselves.

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Tubby Scruff, Alderley Edge says...
11:13pm Fri 21 Sep 07

Cynic hats on..has the UofB had time to be ranked ? It's only been open 2 minutes in it's present form. Ranked after say 5-10 years or so yes, but in such a short space of time ?

As far as the drop out rate, I don't believe this is the Uni's fault. The financial commitment of students, coupled with various factors (housing market, job market, £22,00 average debt) + no guarantee of a decent paid job for a degree in cushion making or similar worthless degree's. Is it a surprise ?

Bolton contrary to what the powers that be would have you think, is NOT a wealthy town in relation to having cash money. Many families cant afford to send their kids without raising the finance to do so. This is what's so bloody annoying between here and Scotland.

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My Opinion, Greater Manchester says...
11:56am Mon 24 Sep 07

The University of Bolton take many things "with a pinch of salt" and this is one of many reasons why the university is at the bottom of the league tables. The university continues to put energy into producing ever more bizarre courses rather than sorting out the core issues that cause problems. Very often the university is aware of problems that exist but decide to do nothing rather than making the effort to resolve them. The approach to teaching, education and research is very variable throughout the different departments but is, on average, poor compared to the universities at the top of the league table. This is a strange and frustrating place to be a student and the abysmal completion rates are not the least bit surprising to recent former students. The university seems to be far too happy with the status quo instead of recognising that they need to challenge it in order to improve and compete with other universities. The Sunday Times have put the university in the correct position and the university would be wise to take note and make some fundamental improvements. The only good news is that there are some capable people working at the university it is the approach and style of the university that has failed and led to the drop down the league tables.

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Mark Bates, Bolton says...
10:53am Tue 25 Sep 07

I have just completed a degree course at the University and would like to champion its cause. It is important to put these findings into perspective. Firstly Bolton is a very new University in comparison to the rest and has had to adapt and make changes which i believe it has done admirably well. Secondly the University has a very high percentage of foreign students, many who are coming to this country for the first time. Inevitably some are unable to settle and return home not having completed the course leading to a high percentage of fall out. Thirdly the selection process is not as stringent as other universities leading to the University taking in students of a lower academic ability(like me). Again this will unfortuneatly produce a higher fall out rate as these type of students are often not able to cope with the pressures. The University of Bolton has a range of excellent facilities and from my own experience i can certainly say, it has a fantastic School of the Built Environment with a team of experienced, professional and committed staff members. If you are committed to the studies then the staff will do all they can to help you. So, if you are a student then ignore the findings and enjoy yourself. The rest of us must promote and support the University of Bolton as one of the great assets of our town.

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jwheatman, Manchester England says...
12:38am Fri 29 Feb 08

I just had to have my say I am a student currently at the universaty have been since september just gone and Ive had a terible time thier in the small time ive been here carnt go into to much detail simply because it would be like writing a book. But it started of with we had a teacher he was a nast aragont agressive pig headed shovanistick man no one like I made and official complaint which was dealt with in not a very profesional manner I was made to feel like eit was my fault I'd only been thier 6weeks upto this point may I had so that didnt exactly enpisre conidance all the time I felt like thier was this air if mistery about the place like thier was something which I just coulndt put my finugre on something mmissing in the place very strange. nyway over the xmas hols we had like 6 weks of I ask u u now anyway 3 weeks in and I'm like I have another 3weeks before I even have to step foot in the building so y have I got this xtream feeling of like whats the word I'l looking for Forebowding I think anyway my mother who I have told all about this was reading the newpaper the other evening the evening news and it had a full half page feuture all about bolton uni and it's problems and it was uncanny from first hand experiance it was like a Jigsaw Puzle with these pices all over coming together it all fitted everything they were saying it read 82ercent dont go on to thier 2nd year and only 1in4 go onto graduate everyday I go in I hide from the teachers cos it aint hello and good morning how r uy its have u done ur homework it has to be bang on time or all hell breks loose no excuses even then its wrong u have a minimumm amount of hours set u have tyo do away from the building i.e. homework a certain amount of time allocated u have to be in the building even though ur course is only 2 days per week it takes 2 hours to get their on public transport and then u have to work in order to eat n pay the rent I understand this is the student life styl course I do but it feels sometimes like thier idea is a little differant to say what every other uni's version of what a student's existnace should be like i.e. I am leaving in may and I will be a statistic also on the leaving table

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jwheatman, Manchester England says...
12:53am Fri 29 Feb 08

I Now someone without naming names who has been their ahwiel but could not continue and had to take time for health reasons he/she has to come back after a lengthyt spell through no fault of thier own explains to the teachers and thier having none of it making them feel asthough theyve been waging carnt commit themselvees obviosuly but thats what their implying andyway another student I know who is a total waste of sapce a total looser who carnt even be arsed to drag themsleves out of bed most of the time was never ever in he walks in ot the exact same teachers feeds them some **** n bull story and thier all like dont worry just do what u can and we see if we can sort it out my other friend has a Dr's nowt from a gp and a hospital and thier having none of it he was big time Ill nearly died etc I tell you it's a low down under achiving no good useless place the lssong r as enspiring as watching paint dry or grass grow and they slowly weedled thier students out the door

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jwheatman, Manchester England says...
12:56am Fri 29 Feb 08

It'd be interesting to do a student swap or something say from other uni's acrsoos the land and c if they could hack it at good ol Boty lol I think not lol

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jwheatman, Manchester England says...
12:58am Fri 29 Feb 08

2 worse than Bolton wtf where and how lmao

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ama-1, bolton says...
4:59pm Thu 10 Apr 08

I am currently a student at Bolton University- overall the course and the teaching are excellent, however the number of my fellow students who are clearly incapable- many of whom can barely speak English- is ridiculous. I feel that this hinders my progress as so much time is taken in explaining really basic things. Though I do believe in widening access to education I do not believe that this should be at the expense of more academically able students. Though the uni provides good support for students who face language/academic barriers it seems clear that the entry requirements should be stricter.

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ama-1, bolton says...
5:00pm Thu 10 Apr 08

I am currently a student at Bolton University- overall the course and the teaching are excellent, however the number of my fellow students who are clearly incapable- many of whom can barely speak English- is ridiculous. I feel that this hinders my progress as so much time is taken in explaining really basic things. Though I do believe in widening access to education I do not believe that this should be at the expense of more academically able students. Though the uni provides good support for students who face language/academic barriers it seems clear that the entry requirements should be stricter.

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ama-1, bolton says...
5:00pm Thu 10 Apr 08

I am currently a student at Bolton University- overall the course and the teaching are excellent, however the number of my fellow students who are clearly incapable- many of whom can barely speak English- is ridiculous. I feel that this hinders my progress as so much time is taken in explaining really basic things. Though I do believe in widening access to education I do not believe that this should be at the expense of more academically able students. Though the uni provides good support for students who face language/academic barriers it seems clear that the entry requirements should be stricter.

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kauser, bolton says...
2:30am Sun 18 May 08

well im studying at bolton uni its my 1st year
so far its good get alot of help from teachers and friends i think they very friendly staff so far so good.....keep fingers cross.....

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tax payer, Bolton says...
12:30pm Sat 24 May 08

Bolton 'University' ha ha.

I won't employ anyone who graduates from there.

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werty, bolton says...
2:36am Sun 25 May 08

Just popped in for a mo, what a laugh, i knew a former pupil at Bolton Uni, he could'nt spell either, he finally left to study crystals elsewere, They must be desperate to accept these no hopers onto their courses, i remember a downs syndrome bunch they used to use to make up the numbers in classes at other education establishments in Bolton, are they still doing the rounds? i would'nt be suprised,

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Nik, london says...
3:34am Sun 25 May 08

ooookay, .... ive read just about all the comments made b4 mine aaaand to be honest i dnt know what so many people are complaining for ... ? ... i just got accepted there and hopefully will be going in Sep and tbh i kind of like the idea of being in a 'not so strict' uni cuz ive been to visit many others and they all walk around with sticks up their **** ... " OOO look at me im sooo smart " and thats just bloody annoyin ... so im pretty sure ill have some fun there .... as for the other people who went there and are complaining, ... well dont cuz at the end of the day its your own retarded fault that you didnt get anywhere else, and if u didnt go there and still think its **** than mate, get a life and stop posting comments about things that do not concern your sorry **** one bit... so wat if its a **** uni, with low entry requirments ... not every1 can be as smart as u **** who can only spit on things to which you assume are crap .... so F*** off and stay the hell away if u dnt like it .... simple as .... Peace xXx

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