Press office news tagged awards
International award recognises treatment advances for blood cancer patients
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» news: The ENRICH study, managed by the University’s Peninsula Clinical Trials Unit, has received a prize for Best European Research.
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» named Community University of the Year 2027
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» news: The University has been recognised by the Daily Mail as Community University of the Year 2027 for its 'perfect alignment' with the region and city.
National award for leader who puts students at heart of decision-making
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» news: Dr Christie Pritchard has received a National Teaching Fellowship from Advance HE.
New award marks 50 years of Psychology at the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» news: A new graduation prize in memory of psychology expert Dr Nicola Weston marks 50 years since the subject was first taught at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³».
University academic features in the 2026 ENDS Power List
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» news: Professor Melanie Austen is one of only 10 academics included on a list celebrating the people making the greatest impact on the UK environmental sector.
Breast cancer in pregnancy: graduate’s project receives national recognition
A Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» graduate has received national recognition for a project to raise awareness around the symptoms of breast cancer in pregnancy.
University Security team wins international award
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» news: The University’s Security team has been named team of the year at an international awards ceremony.
Vital fund endowed to help students achieve their dreams
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» news: The Mel Joyner Award supports students at the University from underrepresented backgrounds – and a legacy donation from her late dad means it will continue for life.
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» student selected for Commonwealth Games
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» news: Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» student selected for Commonwealth Games. Doaa Shayea will compete for Team England in Para Powerlifting this summer.
Creative writing student wins scholarship prize
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» English and Creative Writing student, Laurie Page has won a new scholarship given by the Appledore Book Festival
Lecturer receives award acknowledging outstanding contribution to volcanology
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» news: Dr Paul Cole, Associate Professor of Volcanology and a lecturer on our Earth Sciences programmes, has received a prestigious award from the Volcanic and Magmatic Studies Group (VMSG) of the Geological Society of London
The Vice-Chancellor's Awards 2025
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» news: The University has ended 2025 with a celebration of people who go above and beyond in their work, at the annual Vice-Chancellor’s Awards.