Introduction
It is always tempting, when reflecting on the extraordinary submissions to the Times Higher Education Awards, to say that this was a year like no other. In 2021, this is beyond question.
Facing circumstances that no one could have foreseen, universities rose to the unparalleled challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic with grit, determination and great care.
That much is evidenced in the almost 600 entries to the 17th annual THE Awards, which bring together examples of the brilliance that exists across UK higher education – and now, for the first time, Irish higher education as well.
It is our enormous privilege, and an exceptionally difficult job, to spend time distilling these entries into shortlists representing the best of the best. We know that universities are far more than the sum of their parts, but we also know how important it is to recognise the outstanding achievements that exist at every level of your amazing institutions.
So we are delighted to be back to celebrate with you, and extend our thanks and congratulations to everyone shortlisted.
– John Gill, editor, THE
Programme
Drinks reception
Welcome - John Gill, editor, THE
Dinner
Awards ceremony - Hosted by Emily Maitlis. We kindly request that guests refrain from making video recordings during Emily Maitlis’ introductory address
Dancing and bar - open until 1am
Menu
Starter - Roasted beetroot, aubergine yoghurt, rocket, coriander, aubergine and feta croquettes
Main course - Shoulder fillet of lamb, potato terrine, creamed parsnip, truffle oil, port jus, green beans, tomato
Vegetarian main course* - Courgette and butter bean tian, potato terrine, creamed parsnip, truffle oil, port jus, green beans, tomato
Dessert - Jersey cream and honey cheesecake, loganberry, pear, candy floss
Coffee and petits fours
* Vegetarian option must be ordered in advance
Although tonight’s menu does not contain nuts, the food is prepared in an environment where nuts may be present. If you have a nut or any other food allergy, and have not already informed us, please let us know as soon as possible
Shortlist 2021
Business School of the Year
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Aberystwyth Business School, Aberystwyth University
School of Management, University of Bradford
School of Business, University of Dundee
Imperial College Business School
Leeds University Business School
University of Sussex Business School
International Collaboration of the Year
The universities of Kent and Cambridge, on behalf of the GCRF COMPASS project
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
Knowledge Exchange/Transfer Initiative of the Year
University of Glasgow (Lighthouse Laboratory)
London School of Economics and Political Science
Most Innovative Teacher of the Year
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Paul Driver, Anglia Ruskin University
Liam Jarvis, University of Essex
Chris Jones, Pearson College London
Sara Namvar, University of Salford
Alexia Petsalis-Diomidis, University of St Andrews
Rhianedd Smith, University of Reading
Cath Seeds, SRUC (Scotland's Rural College)
David Wareing, University of Central Lancashire
Outstanding Contribution to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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Royal Holloway, University of London
Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community
University of Central Lancashire
London Metropolitan University
University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University
Outstanding Entrepreneurial University
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Outstanding Estates Team
Canterbury Christ Church University
Outstanding Library Team
Sponsored by Kortext
Outstanding Marketing/Communications Team
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University of the West of England
University of the West of Scotland
Outstanding Research Supervisor of the Year
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Ravinder Anand-Ivell, University of Nottingham
Richard Godwin, Harper Adams University
Will Harvey, University of Exeter
Lorraine Hope, University of Portsmouth
Luca Longo, Technological University Dublin
Clive Palmer, University of Central Lancashire
Corina Sas, Lancaster University
Rachel Tolhurst, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
Outstanding Support for Students
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RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
University of the West of England
Outstanding Technician of the Year
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Trevor Carey, University College Cork
Andrew Filby, Newcastle University
Steve Florence, Sheffield Hallam University
Abbe Martyn, University of Surrey
Manisha Patel, University of Salford
Paul Rowley, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
Kerry Truman, Nottingham Trent University
Andrew Whittam, University of Reading
Research Project of the Year: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Bournemouth University and the University of Strathclyde
Research Project of the Year: STEM
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De Montfort University, in collaboration with Anglia Ruskin University
University of Oxford, Nuffield Department of Population Health
Technological or Digital Innovation of the Year
University of Plymouth and Plymouth College of Art
Widening Participation or Outreach Initiative of the Year
Brighton and Sussex Medical School
Manchester Metropolitan University
University of Nottingham and partners
Waterford Institute of Technology
THE DataPoints Merit Award
Sponsored by THE DataPoints
University of Aberdeen
Bournemouth University
University College Cork
University of Dundee
University of Exeter
University of Manchester
Newcastle University
University of Surrey
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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