The category framework · Institutions
Institutional award categories.
The framework of potential institutional categories — recognition for providers, universities and institutions across every dimension of higher education excellence. The confirmed category list for each cycle is published with the awards calendar; dates are to be announced.
Institutional excellence
Recognition for the institutions that carry the sector.
Category and criteria design is grounded in the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021 — the same domains providers are held to.
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Higher Education Provider of the Year
02
University of the Year
03
University College of the Year
04
Independent Higher Education Provider of the Year
05
International Education Provider of the Year
06
Online Education Provider of the Year
07
Emerging Higher Education Provider of the Year
08
Regional Higher Education Provider of the Year
09
Student Experience Excellence Award
10
Teaching and Learning Excellence Award
11
Research Excellence Award
12
Academic Governance Excellence Award
13
Quality Assurance Excellence Award
14
Digital Transformation Award
15
Responsible AI Leadership Award
16
Equity and Inclusion Award
17
Graduate Employability Award
18
Industry Engagement Award
19
International Partnership Award
20
Student Support Excellence Award
21
Sustainability Leadership Award
Nominations open — dates to be announced
The awards calendar — nomination openings, judging windows and ceremony dates — has not yet been announced. No winners, finalists or judges are published until the program has run. Register your interest and we will let you know the moment dates are confirmed.