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The deadline for submissions is set for January 30th, 2026.

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Overall Excellence Award

Best Masters Programme

Best Erasmus Programme

International Engagement Award

Best Language School

Best Further Education Provider

Innovative Access to Third-Level Education

Apprenticeship Programme Award

Best Library Team

Best Student Experience Award

Best Student Campus Award

Best Online Learning Experience

Student Engagement & Communications Award

Best Collaboration Award - Domestic

Best Collaboration Award - International

Career Impact Strategy Award

Best Education Outreach Award

Excellence in Sustainability

Best Infrastructure Upgrade

Most Innovative Digital Transformation

Best Marketing / Communications Team

Diversity, Inclusivity, Equality Award

Best Graduate Training Programme

Best Internship Programme Award

Best Workforce Upskilling Initiative

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SOLAS Skills to Advance

Best Research Project

Excellence in Education by a Professional Body

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