The task of exploring and explaining the world can be daunting. Accomplishing it requires bright, dedicated individuals, of course, but also an environment that supports them in their mission, especially in a turbulent, uncertain climate. The Times Higher Education Awards 2016 honour those standout individuals, teams and institutions that continue to innovate and inspire as they push the frontiers of knowledge. Winners will be announced on 24 November at a ceremony at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London.
Times Higher Education Awards 2016 shortlist
Outstanding Employer Engagement Initiative
- University of Derby
- Durham University Business School
- Liverpool John Moores University
- Newcastle University
- Nottingham Trent University
- The Open University
Excellence and Innovation in the Arts
Sponsored by Chead
- University of Central Lancashire
- Liverpool Hope University
- Newcastle University
- University of Nottingham
- The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
- University of St Andrews, in collaboration with the University of the South Pacific
International Collaboration of the Year
Sponsored by Shakespeare Martineau
- Coventry University
- Loughborough University
- Newcastle University
- The Royal College of Pathologists
- St George’s, University of London
- University of Stirling
Outstanding Contribution to Leadership Development
Sponsored by the Leadership Foundation for Higher Education
- Cardiff University
- University of Roehampton
- Royal Holloway, University of London
- University of St Andrews
- Staffordshire University
- University of Warwick
Business School of the Year
Sponsored by Amity University
- Alliance Manchester Business School
University of Manchester - Leeds University Business School
- Manchester Metropolitan University Business School
- Nottingham Business School
Nottingham Trent University - The Open University Business School
- Strathclyde Business School
University of Strathclyde
Outstanding Contribution to Innovation and Technology
Sponsored by Scientia
- Durham University
- University of East London
- University of Essex
- Nottingham Trent University
- Queen Mary University of London
Widening Participation or Outreach Initiative of the Year
Sponsored by Ucas
- University of Essex
- University of Glasgow, on behalf of FOCUS West
- Goldsmiths, University of London
- Liverpool John Moores University, in collaboration with the Science and Technology Facilities Council
- Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
- University of Winchester
Research Project of the Year
Sponsored by Worktribe
- Bangor University
- University of Glasgow
- Liverpool John Moores University, on behalf of The Virgo Consortium
- Queen Mary University of London and Imperial College London
- University of Salford
- Soas, University of London and the British Museum
Outstanding Research Supervisor of the Year
Sponsored by the UK Council for Graduate Education
- Matteo Ceriotti
University of Glasgow - Katerina Hilari
City, University of London - Paul Jennings
University of Warwick - Mike Savage
London School of Economics and Political Science - Isabel Torres
Queen’s University Belfast - Alys Young
University of Manchester
Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community
- University of Bedfordshire
- Cardiff University
- Cardiff Metropolitan University
- De Montfort University
- Durham University
- Edge Hill University
Most Innovative Teacher of the Year
Sponsored by the Higher Education Academy
- Rebecca Bushell
University of South Wales - Charles Knight
Edge Hill University - Sara Perry
University of York - Julia Prest
University of St Andrews - James Wilson
University of Southampton - Sara Wolfson
Canterbury Christ Church University
Outstanding Digital Innovation in Teaching or Research
Sponsored by Jisc
- Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London
- University of Dundee
- University of Leeds and Leeds College of Art
- Loughborough University
- University of Manchester
- University College London
Outstanding Support for Students
Sponsored by Randstad Student Support
- Cardiff University
- Middlesex University
- The Open University
- University of Sheffield
- Sheffield Hallam University
- University of Wolverhampton
Most Improved Student Experience
Sponsored by EvaSys
- Aberystwyth University
- Cardiff Metropolitan University
- St George’s, University of London
- University of Surrey
- Ulster University
- York St John University
Outstanding International Student Strategy
Sponsored by Password English Language Testing
- Cardiff Metropolitan University
- University of Glasgow
- Royal Northern College of Music
- Sheffield Hallam University
Most Innovative Contribution to Business-University Collaboration
Sponsored by the National Centre for Universities and Business
- Aridhia, in collaboration with the University of Glasgow
- Dairy Crest, in collaboration with Harper Adams University
- Dove, in collaboration with the University of the West of England
- GAMA Healthcare, in collaboration with Cardiff University
- Rail Safety and Standards Board, in collaboration with the University of Huddersfield
- St Mirren Football Club, in collaboration with the University of the West of Scotland
Entrepreneurial University of the Year
Sponsored by NCEE
- Aston University
- University of Central Lancashire
- Coventry University
- University of Lincoln
- London South Bank University
- Manchester Metropolitan University
THE DataPoints Merit Award
This recognises a UK university that combines exceptional performance across teaching and research missions, emphasising the additional value that the institution provides to its students and graduates.
The Lord Dearing Lifetime Achievement Award
Sponsored by Veredus
There is no shortlist for this category. The winner, chosen by Times Higher Education, will be announced at the awards ceremony.
University of the Year
Sponsored by Santander Universities
