QAA institutional review

The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) published its Institutional Review report for Loughborough University yesterday. In a press release entitled Higher education watchdog reviews Loughborough University, the QAA’s Chief Executive, Anthony McClaran, is quoted as saying: “There were many good areas identified at Loughborough University as the institution met UK expectations in academic standards, the quality of student learning opportunities, and the enhancement of student learning opportunities. There were some issues with collaborative provision where the University works with overseas providers but we will now look at action plans with Loughborough to rectify this situation for the future.” In addition to highlighting a number of features of good practice, the QAA document makes a number of recommendations, as well as affirming a number of actions that are already being taken.