Huddersfield has been declared University of the Year by one of the UK’s leading publications.

The announcement was made during a glittering ceremony at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel, venue for the 2013 Times Higher Education Awards.

“This is the most fantastic honour.” said a delighted Professor Bob Cryan, the University of Huddersfield’s Vice-Chancellor, who accepted the award in person.

“It is a tribute to all the staff who have worked so hard to get us where we are today.  We are now well established as one of the country’s innovative universities – and the best is yet to come!” added Professor Cryan.