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Computer Science takes the lead in the NSS response stakes

07 Feb 2013

In the first week of the National Student Survey 2013, the School of Computer Science has achieved a remarkable 30% response rate from its final year undergraduates.

NSS 2013

The School is offering a free bar of chocolate and entry into a prize draw for an iPad Mini and £20 Amazon vouchers to students who print out and hand in the confirmation page after they’ve completed the survey.

Computer Science decided to launch the 2013 survey period with a big bang and announced the incentives in its weekly newsletter for undergraduates last week: they certainly appear to be having the desired effect.

The School’s Director of Undergraduate Studies, Dr Toby Howard, said: "Students are busier than ever and sitting down to fill out surveys is not high on their agenda. Providing a little incentive seemed like a sensible thing to try. We're obviously delighted with the initial response!"

If you want to follow Computer Science’s example, remember that an incentive such as a prize draw is fine as long as it:

  1. Does not compromise the neutrality of the survey;
    and
  2. Is equally available to all eligible students.

If you aren’t sure if the incentive you wish to offer is acceptable, please seek advice from: