The University of Liverpool has achieved its highest-ever overall positivity score in this year’s National Student Survey (NSS), with more than 85% of our students reporting a positive experience in the 2026 survey. This outstanding achievement reflects growing satisfaction in students’ experiences at Liverpool, with improvements recorded in six of the survey’s seven themes. More than 4,200 final-year students took part in this year’s survey, which is commissioned annually by the Office for Students (OfS). The NSS captures students’ views on key aspects of university life, including teaching, learning opportunities, academic support and learning resources. “My thanks go out to every student who took the time to complete the survey.