Times Higher Education Awards 2024: shortlist announced

More than 70 institutions shortlisted in record-breaking 20th anniversary for coveted sector awards

September 5, 2024
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Some 120 finalists from more than 70 institutions have been shortlisted for the 20th-anniversary edition of the Times Higher Education Awards.

Dubbed “the Oscars of higher education”, the awards received a record-breaking number of entries in 2024, surpassing 700 and beating last year’s record by almost 100.

With universities battling widespread challenges, the nominations celebrate how institutions have continued to “transform lives for the better”.

The 19 award categories cover all aspects of university activity – from academic achievement to front-line staff through all levels of leadership and management.

No single institution leads the way on nominations this year, with six institutions scooping up four nominations each: London South Bank University and the universities of Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, Nottingham and Stirling.

Competing for the coveted University of the Year award are London Metropolitan University, Ulster University, the University of Leicester, the University of Stirling, the University of Sunderland and the University of Surrey.

Winners will be announced on 28 November at a ceremony in Birmingham’s ICC – only the second time the awards have been held outside the capital, after last year’s awards took place in Liverpool.

John Gill, THE’s editor, said the awards have been a window on “the wonderful achievements” of a sector that has “undergone extraordinary transformation without ever losing sight of the vital role it plays across the UK and Ireland”.

“In 2024, it’s fair to say that higher education is going through a challenging period, but these awards are a constant reminder that we should never underestimate the drive and dedication of those who work in our universities to transform lives for the better,” Mr Gill added.

“Enthusiasm for these awards as a way to showcase those achievements remains undimmed, with more entries in our 20th year than ever before. Our sincere congratulations to all those shortlisted in such a competitive year – it really is an achievement to have reached this stage.”

The awards ceremony will be the finale to this year’s THE Campus Live UK&IE event. Learn more about the finalists’ work here, and for more information on the awards, visit www.the-awards.co.uk.

Shortlists for Times Higher Education Awards 2024

Business School of the Year

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Technological or Digital Innovation of the Year

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Outstanding Contribution to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Leadership

Most Innovative Teacher of the Year

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Outstanding Estates Team

International Collaboration of the Year

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Outstanding Library Team of the Year

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Outstanding Entrepreneurial University

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Outstanding Research Supervisor of the Year

Knowledge Exchange/Transfer Initiative of the Year

Outstanding Marketing/Communications Team of the Year

Outstanding Support for Students

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Research Project of the Year: STEM

Widening Participation or Outreach Initiative of the Year

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Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community

Outstanding Technician of the Year

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Research Project of the Year: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

THE Outstanding Achievement Award

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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

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