We’ve selected the finalists for this year’s Guardian University Awards in each category, helped by our expert judges from across the higher education sector. Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on Wednesday 10 April.
Advancing staff equality
University of Essex
University of South Wales
University of Strathclyde
Business collaboration
Heriot-Watt University
University of Leicester
Salford University
Course and curriculum design
Brunel University London
Nottingham Trent University
University of Huddersfield
Digital innovation
Coventry University
London School of Economics
Staffordshire University
Employability and entrepreneurship
Leeds College of Music
Norwich University of the Arts
University of Central Lancashire
Internationalisation
University of Worcester
UWE Bristol (International Water Security Network)
UWE Bristol (Project Zulu)
Marketing and comms campaigns
University of Bath
University of London
University of Sheffield
Research impact
Heriot-Watt University
University of Exeter
University of Manchester
Retention, support and student outcomes
Sheffield Hallam University
University of Glasgow
UWE Bristol
Social and community impact
Supported by Wonkhe
Imperial College London
Kings College London
Student experience
Supported by Jisc
Newcastle University
University of Westminster
York St John University
Sustainable buildings that inspire
Huddersfield University
Swansea University
University of the West of Scotland
Teaching excellence
Edge Hill University
Manchester Metropolitan University
UWE Bristol
Widening access and outreach
The Open University
University of Strathclyde
University of Worcester
University of the year
Supported by HSBC
For the first time, the Guardian will honour a University of the Year. The new award will go to a university that combines academic excellence with an outstanding widening participation programme, drawing in a diverse intake and providing the tailored support students need to thrive.
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