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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 £275 for one entry and £175 for every entry after that. If you enter before 31 January you can save £50 on your first and multiple entries, the early bird rate is: £225 for one entry and £125 for every entry after that.
Why enter?
To stand out as an exceptional institution, share your successes and imaginative thinking with your peers, and have your university profiled across the Guardian.
What questions will I have to address in my entry?
1 Outline the project, its place within your university’s strategy and what makes it innovative and inspiring (max 300 words).
2 Detail how the project was delivered, from the planning stage through to its successful conclusion (max 300 words), including details of timing and funding.
3 Outline the project’s outcome(s) within the university and beyond with relevant supporting evidence, metrics or testimony (max 400 words).
More details on how to write your entry are available here.
What do you win?
You will 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 Guardian Universities and in the Guardian University Awards ideas bank. All longlisted entries will be listed on Guardian Universities. All shortlisted entrants will be given two free tickets to attend the awards evening.
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 2019 can be viewed here.
How will I know if we’ve been shortlisted?
We will contact all shortlisted entrants by the end of March 2020.
What happens if we are shortlisted?
You will be invited to attend the awards ceremony, which will take place April 2020, in London. We will allocate two places for representatives from your organisation.
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 the end of March, you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
Can I sponsor a category?
There are a range of sponsorship opportunities available – for more information please email joseph.chapman@theguardian.com
Entry fees:
Early bird from 21 November to 31 January: One entry £225 + VAT
Early bird multiple entries (after first entry): £125 + VAT
Full rate after early bird offer expires: One entry £275 + VAT
Multiple entries (after first entry): £175 + VAT
Please note that a booking fee will also apply.
If you have any questions please contact us on GUA@theguardian.com
Timeline:
18 November: Awards launch online
18 November – 31 January: Early bird period
7 February: Applications close
March: Shortlisted applicants will be notified after the judging lunch w/c 9 March
2 April: Ceremony in central London
If you have any other questions, please email GUA@theguardian.com. Good luck!
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