We always ask for our student's feedback after running a study day as we value your opinion, and want to deliver the best possible experience. Please browse through a selection of our feedback scores and comments from students below.
"Very interesting to hear how people deal with climate and environmental change. [I] had reasonable knowledge before, but definitely added some insights."
"[The talks] have broadened my understanding and encourage me in seeking a career as a scientist and try helping to change the way we explore our planet."
"I had a lovely day and thoroughly enjoyed myself. Extremely interesting. Thank you!"
Average Scores: Excellent 5; Good 4; Average 3; Fair 2; Poor 1
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4.7 |
4.7 |
4.9 |
4.7 |
"The talks have helped me gain a better understanding of this issues surrounding Richard III and I feel inspired to now find out more."
"I found the broad range of subjects covered gave me a better understanding of Richard III and I shall continue to study the conflicting aspects further."
"Fantastic day, excellent value and very glad I attended."
Average Scores: Excellent 5; Good 4; Average 3; Fair 2; Poor 1
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4.2 |
4.3 |
4.6 |
4.4 |
"After listening to today’s conferences, I definitely want to learn more about gay sub-culture in the UK and further my knowledge of LGBT history in general."
"[I will use the ideas from today] in discussions/assignments throughout my degree (Film & English)."
"Thank you for organising this very interesting event."
Average Scores: Excellent 5; Good 4; Average 3; Fair 2; Poor 1
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4.3 |
4.3 |
4.6 |
4.4 |
"I am a secondary English teacher currently exploring monstrosity in Literature with a GCSE group. It has given me so many ideas and supplementary material to add to my teaching."
"I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the exploration through the topics today. Thought provoking and inspiring."
"I really enjoyed the day! Thanks for a great session with really broad talks."
Average Scores: Excellent 5; Good 4; Average 3; Fair 2; Poor 1
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4.9 |
4.4 |
4.7 |
4.8 |
"Even though I am a Postgraduate Archaeology student I still learned a lot of new things, always good to hear about others research."
"Today has opened a window on so many wonderful things and has prompted so many questions and ideas."
"Hands-on artefacts are great!"
Average Scores: Excellent 5; Good 4; Average 3; Fair 2; Poor 1
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5.0 |
4.6 |
4.8 |
4.8 |
"Enjoyed listening to different aspects of Tudor and Stuart life, interesting to explore subjects you wouldn't normally read about."
"Yes I will [use the ideas from the day] as I am studying A2 History next year and this day has been extremely insightful."
"I have found the study day fascinating and inspiring. It has been an evoking day of historical concepts and topics."
Average Scores: Excellent 5; Good 4; Average 3; Fair 2; Poor 1
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4.5 |
4.5 |
4.5 |
4.6 |
"It has helped me to see more clearly the issues surrounding Jewish identity from many angles and the changing nature of identities."
"I thoroughly enjoyed and was greatly stimulated by the opportunity to sit at the feet of such a glittering array of talent and learning."
"Left me with an appetite to know more!"
Average Scores: Excellent 5; Good 4; Average 3; Fair 2; Poor 1
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4.6 |
4.2 |
4.7 |
4.7 |
"[I have] very much more understanding [of the subject] from excellent presentations, accessible to someone with little previous knowledge, like myself."
"I definitely will talk about it in my personal statement - really felt like it helped me have a good idea of higher education."
"An excellent day!"
Average Scores: Excellent 5; Good 4; Average 3; Fair 2; Poor 1
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4.6 |
4.6 |
4.3 |
4.8 |
"In all the lectures there were matters which I was ignorant of so good to have learned about these.."
"I thoroughly enjoyed the talk about 'Lawfare and global reach of American Force' and am bound to use this in a future college project."
"Day well structured. Please keep them coming!"
Average Scores: Excellent 5; Good 4; Average 3; Fair 2; Poor 1
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4.4 |
4.5 |
4.6 |
4.6 |
"I came as an ingénue. I have always enjoyed cinema, particularly French films but have not challenged myself. I came here today to do just that."
"Study Days are excellent and I cannot see how they could be improved."
"I think all the talks introduced and summarised some of the key points and arguments on the topic of foreign/art TV and film UK/English speaking markets very well indeed. I would say the talks helped facilitate further discussion on these topics. "
Average Scores: Excellent 5; Good 4; Average 3; Fair 2; Poor 1
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4.7 |
4.4 |
4.7 |
4.8 |
"Already keenly interested I have learned a lot. Fascinating talks about impact/significance of translation, negative/positive aspects of Jewish immigration, how cultural responses are informed, anglicising of Jews."
"I can use some of [the ideas from today] in my role as training for ministry of C of E."
"Could not be bettered. Many thanks for a well-structured and catered for day."
Average Scores: Excellent 5; Good 4; Average 3; Fair 2; Poor 1
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4.5 |
4.5 |
4.8 |
4.8 |
"I have found it fascinating and certainly feel I have learned a lot. I have studied ethics - Kant, Williams, Plato - but this subject - beauty is new to me. Very interesting."
"As a Religious Studies teacher and of philosophy [the talks] will really help me with my teaching. Tools to aid discussion etc."
"Very much enjoyed the day. Please keep day schools going - excellent for people who work, and the number of events like this offered for people who want to participate in further education without the use of a pc is limited."
Average Scores: Excellent 5; Good 4; Average 3; Fair 2; Poor 1
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4.7 |
4.5 |
4.6 |
4.7 |
"The talk by Ros King was of exceptional interest to me as a literature teacher. It enabled me to approach Shakespeare's 'Henry V' in a new way, which has inspired new ideas for teaching. I'd love to hear her speak more often."
"I am very much enjoying attending Southampton University study days as they allow me to become the student again, rather than the teacher. Thank you for creating them and I look forward to attending them in the future."
"Excellent day, top marks to all speakers, staff and lovely grub."
Average Scores: Excellent 5; Good 4; Average 3; Fair 2; Poor 1
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4.7 |
4.6 |
4.8 |
4.8 |
"I think I now have a little more sympathy for politicians: not a lot, but a little! Lots of topics were new and very interesting for me e.g. the talk on democratic innovation."
"As a lecturer in philosophy I can use many of the arguments proposed [today] in my future teaching and leading roles. An excellent balance of views was propounded.
"[I] had a lovely day. Really good talks and some lively discussion. Enjoyed the twitter feed!"
Average Scores: Excellent 5; Good 4; Average 3; Fair 2; Poor 1
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3.6 |
3.7 |
3.8 |
3.7 |
"Excellent day. Good length. Interesting talks and time for questions. Good variety of topics covered. Outstanding."
"Very welcoming and accessible."
"I may use some of the information in lessons, especially in Trade and Trans-Atlantic Slavery."
Average Scores: Excellent 5; Good 4; Average 3; Fair 2; Poor 1
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4.6 |
4.9
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4.9 |
4.9 |
"The contents of the talks have added to my interest in this particular area topic more generally and may feature in a future application for further study."
"I found the day highly informative and useful. All of the lectures were interesting and it was really worth the money. Thank you for putting on such events."
"Excellent, from start to finish."
Average Scores: Excellent 5; Good 4; Average 3; Fair 2; Poor 1
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4.8 |
4.8 |
4.7 |
4.9 |
"All lectures gave thought into aspects of the period which have thrown new light for me on a range of aspects of Tudor life and added texture. Detail within the context very new."
"[I will use ideas heard today to] work into primary phase of education, teaching history skills via interpretation and use of evidence. Talks have increased my ability to discuss Tudor life with children and made me continue questioning biases within primary education resources.
"A very well managed and presented study day with a good cross variety of thought provoking comments."
Average Scores: Excellent 5; Good 4; Average 3; Fair 2; Poor 1
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4.4 |
4.3 |
4.4 |
4.5 |
"I came to this session without much insight into the topics discussed however I now feel as though I have learnt a lot about landscapes influence in literature."
"The ideas provided in today's lectures will be extremely useful in the future especially in my A2 year at college as I'm doing course work on the country house novel."
"I enjoy these days very much, each one I have attended has been inspiring in its own way and I usually meet someone interesting to chat to."
Average Scores: Excellent 5; Good 4; Average 3; Fair 2; Poor 1
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4.9 |
4.6 |
4.9 |
4.8 |
"Really enjoyable, varied + thought provoking. I would attend more events like this. Thank you."
"I have not been introduced to Chinese culture in such depth before so I am very grateful for today."
"Now retired I will use these (ideas) to enhance or extend my reading about Chinese culture and further travel. I should have liked to have had this experience whilst still in teacher education to help my trainee teachers gain a greater understanding of their learners!"
Average Scores: Excellent 5; Good 4; Average 3; Fair 2; Poor 1
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4.6 |
4.6 |
4.7 |
4.6 |
"All [the] talks have furthered my understanding of areas that I knew a little about. Really interesting - have invited Holocaust survivors to speak to my students [and] this has helped me appreciate their stories even more."
"I am planning a secondary school scheme on the Holocaust so I will be able to use many of the topics - particularly food and music."
"[I will use ideas from the day] to enhance [and] support my MA dissertation."
Average Scores: Excellent 5; Good 4; Average 3; Fair 2; Poor 1
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4.7 |
4.6 |
4.8 |
4.8 |
"Thoroughly enjoyable and stimulating day. It is encouraging to see such great interest in Philosophical issues (Re. also Sunday afternoon discussions in Art Gallery and Philosophy Cafe) in this day and age. Keep up the good work!"
"This was a wonderful opportunity for someone not necessarily in a university course to study affordably! Hurrah! Thankyou."
"The day was bought for me as a birthday gift - one of the most memorable ones. Many thanks to all three speakers for sharing their enthusiasm for Nietzsche with us."
"I teach at King Edward VI School. All was very valuable for A/S & A2 Philosophy. I shall use the content regularly. Want to/shall send more [people]. More, more, more please."
Average Scores: Excellent 5; Good 4; Average 3; Fair 2; Poor 1
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4.8 |
4.5 |
4.6 |
4.7 |
"[The talks have changed my understanding and attitude towards Titanic] especially regarding the music [and] migrant issues. Also, I was unaware of how many different movies have been made about the Titanic. Really insightful, especially the discussion."
"I am interested in the history of Titanic for educational reasons. May use information or ideas [from the talks] in future educational pieces."
"I really enjoyed the day. The lectures were fantastic and engaging, and the subject was covered well and in an interesting way."
Average Scores: Excellent 5; Good 4; Average 3; Fair 2; Poor 1
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4.7 |
4.4 |
4.7 |
4.4 |
"I'm currently teaching 'Jane Eyre' to 6th formers so found links from Shakespeare's era regarding views on colonising, enlightening as a literary context."
"Will definitely visit again (and bring my students!)"
"As a non-academic [the day] has broadened our approach to Shakespeare and his contexts. The speakers were all very inspiring."
Average Scores: Excellent 5; Good 4; Average 3; Fair 2; Poor 1
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4.7 |
4.6 |
4.6 |
4.5 |
"Great to see [the] university making events for people of Southampton."
"I very much enjoyed Mark Stoyle's talk and his evident enthusiasm. I regret not taking one of his modules as a student."
"As secretary of the Gosport Living History Society it has supplied me with background information and ideas for a workshop."
Average Scores: Excellent 5; Good 4; Average 3; Fair 2; Poor 1
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4.5 |
4.1 |
4.6 |
4.5 |