Times Higher Education Awards 2016 shortlist announced

The task of exploring and explaining the world can be daunting. Accomplishing it requires bright, dedicated individuals, of course, but also an environment that supports them in their mission, especially in a turbulent, uncertain climate. The Times Higher Education Awards 2016 honour those standout individuals, teams and institutions that continue to innovate and inspire as they push the frontiers of knowledge. Winners will be announced on 24 November at a ceremony at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London.

Times Higher Education Awards 2016 shortlist

Outstanding Employer Engagement Initiative

• University of Derby
• Durham University Business School
• Liverpool John Moores University
• Newcastle University
• Nottingham Trent University
• The Open University

Excellence and Innovation in the Arts

Sponsored by Chead

• University of Central Lancashire
• Liverpool Hope University
• Newcastle University
• University of Nottingham
• The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
• University of St Andrews, in collaboration with the University of the South Pacific

International Collaboration of the Year

Sponsored by Shakespeare Martineau

• Coventry University
• Loughborough University
• Newcastle University
• The Royal College of Pathologists
• St George’s, University of London
• University of Stirling

Outstanding Contribution to Leadership Development

Sponsored by the Leadership Foundation for Higher Education

• Cardiff University
• University of Roehampton
• Royal Holloway, University of London
• University of St Andrews
• Staffordshire University
• University of Warwick

Business School of the Year

Sponsored by Amity University

• Alliance Manchester Business School
  University of Manchester
• Leeds University Business School
• Manchester Metropolitan University Business School
• Nottingham Business School
  Nottingham Trent University
• The Open University Business School
• Strathclyde Business School
  University of Strathclyde

Outstanding Contribution to Innovation and Technology

Sponsored by Scientia

• Durham University
• University of East London
• University of Essex
• Nottingham Trent University
• Queen Mary University of London

Widening Participation or Outreach Initiative of the Year

Sponsored by Ucas

• University of Essex
• University of Glasgow, on behalf of FOCUS West
• Goldsmiths, University of London
• Liverpool John Moores University, in collaboration with the Science and Technology Facilities Council
• Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
• University of Winchester

Research Project of the Year

Sponsored by Worktribe

• Bangor University
• University of Glasgow
• Liverpool John Moores University, on behalf of The Virgo Consortium
• Queen Mary University of London and Imperial College London
• University of Salford
• Soas, University of London and the British Museum

Outstanding Research Supervisor of the Year

Sponsored by the UK Council for Graduate Education

• Matteo Ceriotti
  University of Glasgow
• Katerina Hilari
  City, University of London
• Paul Jennings
  University of Warwick
• Mike Savage
  London School of Economics and Political Science
• Isabel Torres
  Queen’s University Belfast
• Alys Young
  University of Manchester

Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community

• University of Bedfordshire
• Cardiff University
• Cardiff Metropolitan University
• De Montfort University
• Durham University
• Edge Hill University

Most Innovative Teacher of the Year

Sponsored by the Higher Education Academy

• Rebecca Bushell
  University of South Wales
• Charles Knight
  Edge Hill University
• Sara Perry
  University of York
• Julia Prest
  University of St Andrews
• James Wilson
  University of Southampton
• Sara Wolfson
  Canterbury Christ Church University

Outstanding Digital Innovation in Teaching or Research

Sponsored by Jisc

• Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London
• University of Dundee
• University of Leeds and Leeds College of Art
• Loughborough University
• University of Manchester
• University College London

Outstanding Support for Students

Sponsored by Randstad Student Support

• Cardiff University
• Middlesex University
• The Open University
• University of Sheffield
• Sheffield Hallam University
• University of Wolverhampton

Most Improved Student Experience

Sponsored by EvaSys

• Aberystwyth University
• Cardiff Metropolitan University
• St George’s, University of London
• University of Surrey
• Ulster University
• York St John University

Outstanding International Student Strategy

Sponsored by Password English Language Testing

• Cardiff Metropolitan University
• University of Glasgow
• Royal Northern College of Music
• Sheffield Hallam University

Most Innovative Contribution to Business-University Collaboration

Sponsored by the National Centre for Universities and Business

• Aridhia, in collaboration with the University of Glasgow
• Dairy Crest, in collaboration with Harper Adams University
• Dove, in collaboration with the University of the West of England
• GAMA Healthcare, in collaboration with Cardiff University
• Rail Safety and Standards Board, in collaboration with the University of Huddersfield
• St Mirren Football Club, in collaboration with the University of the West of Scotland

Entrepreneurial University of the Year

Sponsored by NCEE

• Aston University
• University of Central Lancashire
• Coventry University
• University of Lincoln
• London South Bank University
• Manchester Metropolitan University

THE DataPoints Merit Award

This recognises a UK university that combines exceptional performance across teaching and research missions, emphasising the additional value that the institution provides to its students and graduates.

• University of Kent
• Loughborough University
• University of Surrey
• Swansea University

The Lord Dearing Lifetime Achievement Award

Sponsored by Veredus

There is no shortlist for this category. The winner, chosen by Times Higher Education, will be announced at the awards ceremony.

University of the Year

Sponsored by Santander Universities

• Abertay University
• City, University of London
• London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
• Loughborough University
• University of Nottingham
• University of Worcester