Now in their 21st year, the THE Awards are widely recognised as the "Oscars of higher education". After another excellent year for entries, the final ceremony is taking place in Edinburgh (our first time in Scotland). You should find all the key information you need here, but if you still have questions about the evening’s proceedings, please email us at THEawards@timeshighereducation.com.

Date:
Thursday, 13 November 2025

Venue:
The Lennox Suite
Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC)
The Exchange
150 Morrison Street
Edinburgh
EH3 8EE

Timings:
18:30 Drinks reception
19:15 Welcome speeches and dinner
21:45 Celebrity host's set (host to be announced soon)
22:00 THE Awards presentations commence
23:00 Official proceedings conclude, but there will be further opportunities to socialise until 01:00

Dress code:
Black tie

Accommodation:
Please check our Location page.

Seating plan:
A full seating plan will be available approximately a week before the event. Please check back here.

Starter
Ginger and soy-scented aubergine, spiced chickpeas and pomegranate seeds
(vegan)

Main
Slow-roasted beef, boulangère potatoes, beef-fat-roasted carrot and charred corn

Vegetarian/Vegan main (*must be pre-ordered)
Sumac-spiced cauliflower, cauliflower puree, charred corn and chimichurri mash
(vegan)

Dessert
Chocolate mousse with cherry compote and orange gel
(vegan)

Tea and coffee

*Please note that all specific dietary requirements, including the vegetarian/vegan main course, must be pre-ordered.