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BU is ranked the UK's number one new University in The Guardian University Guide 2009. |
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BU is the 4th most improved University for research quality according to the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008. |
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BU has the 10th largest number of Higher Education students being educated by partner institutions of any university in the UK. |
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The results of the 2008 National Student Survey (NSS) show that 78% of BU students are satisfied with their course. |
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BU has funded 92 PhD students as part of the largest scheme of its kind in the sector. |
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BU received 295 consultancy and research contracts. |
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Academics worked with over 1,100 businesses on collaborative research and enterprise projects. |
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BU has nearly 1,500 international students from around 130 countries. |
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Over 2,400 students graduated in BU’s November Award Ceremonies. |
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BU educated over 5,000 health and social care staff in the South West. |
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Over 17,800 students chose to study with BU. |
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BU invested over £5 million iin a new Executive Business Centre which will be opened in September 2009. |
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BU received a £6.35 million Research Council grant, its largest ever. |
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BU’s annual turnover was over £98 million. |
| 240 million |
BU contributed approximately £240 million annually to the local economy. |
