AN Ormskirk university has been named one of the best for student accommodation after scooping two awards.

Edge Hill University has won two Global Student Living Awards for best moving-in experience and best value for money.

The university has been named the best for moving-in experiences for the second year in a row.

The awards highlight the university's commitment to making the moving-in process smooth and enjoyable, and ensuring that on-campus accommodation remains affordable.

The awards are for best moving-in experience and best value for money (Image: Supplied) The Global Student Living Awards cover Europe, the UK, and Ireland and are based on direct feedback from tens of thousands of students about their accommodation experiences.

This year, more than 100,000 students participated and Edge Hill was identified as having the best moving-in experience in the UK and Ireland.

The university's well-organised support, along with welcoming staff and student helpers, were appreciated by the students.

Edge Hill's second win, recognising the best value for money, applauds the comprehensive support offered to students.

The awards highlight the university's commitment to making the moving-in process smooth and enjoyable (Image: Supplied) This includes security, wellbeing, in-house maintenance, dedicated housekeeping, all-inclusive bills, accommodation support, and extensive on-campus social spaces such as the sports centre, arts centre, and new students’ union.

Adrian McGillion, director of facilities management, said: "It’s a huge achievement and honour to win an award that’s voted for by students, and a clear sign that we are getting our moving-in experience right.

"Staff from across the university work really hard in preparation for Welcome Weekend to ensure our students’ move into halls is as seamless as possible.

"These awards recognise the teams’ efforts to make Edge Hill a home from home."

The Global Student Living Awards cover Europe, the UK, and Ireland (Image: Supplied) Alison Clark, head of student life, said: "Moving in is so important: it’s the beginning of the student journey at Edge Hill and helping students get a great start shapes their successful future with us."

The award wins come after Edge Hill's largest-ever investment in accommodation.

A total of £23.6 million has been spent on 248 new ensuite rooms on the Ormskirk campus in response to the increasing demand for campus-based living, in addition to a new students’ union and life sciences building.

Edge Hill offers a range of different halls to suit the needs of students and all first-years are guaranteed accommodation on campus.