The finalists for the 22nd edition of the Times Higher Education Awards have been announced.
After more than 500 entries were received, 125 finalists have been picked across 20 categories, representing all aspects of university activity.
The event – dubbed the “Oscars of higher education” – recognises everything from innovative teachers and world-class research to outstanding estates teams and international collaborations.
This year’s recipient of the THE Outstanding Achievement Award will also be named at the ceremony, which will take place at The Vox in Birmingham on the evening of 26 November.
Competing for the coveted University of the Year title are De Montfort University, Manchester Metropolitan University, Queen Mary University of London, Robert Gordon University, SOAS University of London and the University of Birmingham.









