Who can enter?
Any representative of higher education institutions (those with degree awarding powers) in the United Kingdom.
How much does it cost to enter?
It costs £249 for one entry and £150 for every entry after that. If you enter before 25 November you can save £50, early bird rates are: £199 for one entry.
Why enter?
Stand out as an exceptional institution and share your successes, best practice and imaginative thinking with your peers and have your university profiled across the Guardian.
What do you win?
Along with the kudos of winning an award, you will also receive a trophy and a winner’s package including a logo to use on your website and in press releases and advice on how to promote your success. Your institution will also be profiled on the Higher Education Network, Guardian University Award Ideas Bank, the University Guide and Guardian Students. All longlisted entries will be listed on the Higher Education Network. All shortlisted entrants will be given two free tickets to attend the awards evening.
How will I know if we’ve been shortlisted?
We will contact all shortlisted entrants by email between 8 - 12 February.
What happens if we are shortlisted?
You will be invited to attend the awards ceremony which takes place on 16 March 2016, London. We will allocate two places for representatives from your organisation.
Can I purchase additional tickets to the ceremony?
There might be a chance in the days leading up to the ceremony to buy tickets. This information will be shared with you if applicable.
Will you contact us if we’re unsuccessful?
Due to the high number of submissions, we will only contact those that have been shortlisted. If you haven’t heard from us by 12 February, you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
What is the Guardian University Awards ideas bank?
It’s a dedicated site which will host a best-practice exchange comprised of the shortlisted entries as case studies. The ideas bank from 2015 can be viewed here.
Can I sponsor a category?
There are a range of sponsorship opportunities available, for more information please email david.beer@theguardian.com
Can I view the questions for my entry in advance of submission?
If you would like to view the entry questions in advance of submitting your entry you can do so here.
If you have any other questions, please email hannah.saxby@theguardian.com
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