We’re delighted to see that in the October 2010 International Student Barometer, 96% of our international students were satisfied with the virtual learning environment (VLE), Blackboard.  The International Student Barometer tracks the opinion of international students and measures their satisfaction with arrival, learning experience, living experience and student support.  This is the 6th year we have participated in the survey.  In 2010, 203 universities participated globally with 59 from the UK.  Our 96% satisfaction rating for the VLE was the highest rating in the UK out of the 59 institutions.  So well done to everyone for good use of Blackboard, and to our technical and support teams working behind the scenes!