We invite entries from UK universities and university professionals across 15 categories, which are shortlisted and evaluated by an expert panel. We also invite nominations for the sector’s Inspiring Leader, voted for by readers of the Guardian Higher Education Network. An ideas bank of all winning and shortlisted entries will be published on the Guardian website after the ceremony.
Judges will assess each entry for:
- Innovation – what makes it new, unique and inspiring?
- Delivery – does it offer excellence in planning, teamwork, partnerships and value?
- Impact – what difference has it made, within the university and beyond?
- Evidence – are the claims made in the submission supported by evidence?
The winners will be announced at the award ceremony in April 2018.
Entry questions:
- Outline the project, its place within your university’s strategy and what makes it innovative and inspiring (max 300 words).
- Detail how the project was delivered, from the planning stage through to its successful conclusion (max 300 words), including details of timing* and funding.
- Outline the project’s outcome(s) within the university and beyond with relevant supporting evidence*, metrics or testimony (max 400 words).
* Project must have started in past 18 months but need not have finished if outcomes can be proven.
* For the Buildings That Inspire category, the capital project must have been completed within the past 24 months, but need not have started in that timeframe.
* For the research impact category, projects must have finished in past 24 months.
** Evidence must be provided in the text of the application except for the Buildings That Inspire category where photographic evidence is required. Please send photographs to GUA@theguardian.com. Any appendices sent in for other categories will not be considered.
Entry fee:
Early bird from 8 January to 31 January: One entry £200 + VAT
Full rate after early bird offer expires: One entry £250 + VAT
Multiple entries (after first entry): £150 + VAT
There are also a number of offers for higher entry numbers, please see the Guardian University Awards entry page or email GUA@theguardian.com for more details.
Please note that a booking fee will also apply.
If you have any questions please contact us on GUA@theguardian.com
Timeline:
9 January: launch date
9-31 January: early bird period
23 February: applications close
March: shortlisted applicants will be notified after the judging lunch w/c 19 March
April: ceremony in central London w/c 23 April
If you have any other questions, please email: GUA@theguardian.com
Good luck!
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