Hatfield’s University of Hertfordshire has gone up in a national league table, it has been announced.

The uni climbed 16 places in the Guardian University Guide, ranking 66 out of 116 universities.

Rankings are based on student satisfaction, academic progress and employability rates.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Quintin McKellar said: “We are proud to be an entrepreneurial and ambitious university that is recognised for not only putting the experience and education of our students first but by our efforts in distinguishing them for being highly employable and equipped for their future careers.”