Lincoln Bishop Ranked 1st in the East Midlands for Career Prospects and Student Support

Lincoln Bishop University is delighted to announce they been ranked 1^st in the East Midlands for Career Prospects and Student Support at the WhatUni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs) 2026. 

Now in its 14th year, the WUSCAs are the largest annual awards in relation to higher education institutions in the UK, where the nominations and awards are decided exclusively by students. 

Alongside these accolades, Lincoln Bishop was also awarded 2nd in the East Midlands for Lectures and Teaching Quality, as well as Top 10 in the UK for Career Prospects and Top 25 in the UK for Student Support. 

This year, over 42,000 reviews were submitted to WhatUni by students across 96 universities. The data from the reviews was analysed to reveal the shortlist, before the winners were announced at an award ceremony on Thursday 21st May 2026.

Lincoln Bishop University Vice Chancellor, Andrew Gower, said: “Being ranked 1st in our region in the key Career Prospects category is a powerful endorsement of the way we prepare our students for life after university. I would like to thank the staff team, and particularly my colleagues in The Hub, for all the high-quality support services available for our students.”

With the University’s integrated student support service, The Hub, students and graduates of the University can benefit from a variety of support available including expert guidance, workshops, careers fairs and a wide network of employers – all in support of their career prospects. 

Employability is embedded into every course at the University through the Graduate Attributes Award - helping students to develop academic confidence, digital fluency, global awareness and the personal skills valued by employers. 

Claire Thomson, Executive Dean of Teaching, Learning and Student Success, said: "At Lincoln Bishop, the Career Readiness team plays a vital role within The Hub, offering dedicated support to both in‑person and online learners. Our mission is to help students strengthen their academic and professional skills and prepare them for success in the world of work. 

“We are delighted that the University has been recognised for its commitment to student support."

To find out more about Lincoln Bishop University’s awards, including the University’s award-winning accommodation, alongside 1st in four categories in the National Student Survey 2025, click here!