Recognising our people Ulster University Awards - 2026

Our Ulster Excellence Awards reflect the people at the heart of our university and recognise the individual and collective contributions that make a difference in our University and beyond.

Awards at Ulster University

We see extraordinary passion, commitment and innovation at work every day at Ulster University. Each year our Ulster Excellence Awards celebrate the impact of colleagues on our day-to-day experience, our working environment and our shared organisational ambitions.

We see excellence in individual effort and in collaborative working and teams – not only in what we do, but in how we do it – driven by our values.

Acknowledging the impact of colleagues on our day-to-day experience, working environment and shared organisational ambitions, the Ulster Excellence Awards reflect the passion, skill and innovation that contributed to Ulster University being named University of the Year 2024 by Times Higher Education.

Our Ulster Excellence awards cover three areas of recognition, with multiple categories in each – offering a breadth of opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the extraordinary commitment, contribution and talent of our employees.

Winners 2026

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2026 Ulster Excellence Winners

The Ulster Excellence Awards recognise individual talents and teams, including unsung heroes and rising stars, and reflect the organisational commitment...

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2026 Research Excellence Winners

The Research Excellence Awards recognise individual members of staff and teams for outstanding contributions to research, scholarly activity, and a...

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2026 Education Excellence Winners

The Education Excellence Awards recognise excellent practice in learning and teaching, celebrating some of the best learning environments and practices...