Queen's Anniversary Prizes

The Queen Elizabeth Prizes for Education (formerly Queen's Anniversary Prizes) are a biennially awarded series of prizes awarded to universities and colleges in the further and higher education sectors within the United Kingdom. Uniquely it forms part of the British honours system, to date rounds have occurred in 1994, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2023.

The Queen Elizabeth Prizes for Education recognise outstanding work by UK colleges and universities that shows quality and innovation and delivers real benefit to the wider world and public through education and training. The Prizes are the highest national Honour awarded in UK further and higher education.[1]

History

The prize is awarded by the Royal Anniversary Trust, a registered charity founded in 1990 to develop a program to mark 1992 as the 40th year of Elizabeth II's reign as British monarch. The program had these four goals:

  • celebrate the anniversary
  • establish an educational award
  • promote cultural awareness of the development of the United Kingdom's constitutional monarchy
  • to promote commerce, industry, and the advancement of education

Past winners have been recognized for work in a wide range of disciplines such as science, engineering, arts and the creative industries, education, the humanities, the environment and medicine.

The next round of winners will be introduced in Autumn of 2025.

The educational award which the Royal Anniversary Trust established was the Queen's Anniversary Prize. In October 2024 the name of the Prizes scheme changed to the Queen Elizabeth Prizes for Higher and Further Education. [2]

Prize winners

1994

Category Winning institution Winning department or division Rationale
Engineering and Technology Aberdeen College Training courses relating to explosion risk UK's leading academic and research department in its field
Environment and Conservation Bournemouth University Services to scientific conservation
International Engagement Burton & South Derbyshire College Anglo-French collaboration: vocational training for the polymer industry
Education & Training Chippenham College Using work experience as a basis for National Vocational Qualifications
Education & Training City and Islington College Widening access and progression to higher education
Education & Training Croydon College The successful development of flexible learning workshops
Engineering & Technology Heriot-Watt University Petroleum Engineering UK's leading academic and research department in its field
Environment Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine Centre for Environmental Technology leading player in the development of a Master of Science degree for environmental management
Education & Training Lancaster University Opportunity for those with special needs
Engineering & Technology Loughborough University partnership with the aerospace industry
Medicine, Health & Welfare Luton Sixth Form College encouraging student volunteer involvement in health education, especially for HIV prevention
Humanities, Social Sciences & Law, Round 1 Prize-winner, 1994 Queen's University Belfast Servicing the Northern Ireland Legal System
The Arts and Creative Industries Royal College of Art promoting manufacturing design for the needs of senior citizens
Engineering & Technology University of Manchester Research and technology transfer to industry
Education & Training University of Plymouth Widening access to education in a scattered rural community
Medicine and Health University College London Towards the control of cancer
Science & Mathematics University of Durham Improving awareness of sciences and engineering in schools
The Arts and Creative Industries University of Glasgow Offering university cultural resources to those outside the university
Science & Mathematics University of Leicester Developments in astronomy, space and planetary science
International Engagement University of London, Wye College[3] External Programme Professional development for agriculturalists in overseas territories
Humanities, Social Sciences & Law University of Oxford Exploitation of intellectual property for wealth creation

1996

Category Winning institution Winning department, division or project
Education & Training Carlisle College Educational access throughout life
International Engagement College of North West London Eastern European Links: expertise and skills transfer
Education & Training Greenhead College Performance monitoring to realise student potential
Science & Mathematics Hackney Community College Bringing young women into the sciences
Medicine, Health & Welfare King's College London Medical law and ethics: teaching, research and public debate.
Engineering & Technology Leeds Metropolitan University Technology transfer and support for small and medium sized businesses.
International Dimensions Liverpool Hope College The Ladakh Project: teaching and training in India for Tibetans.
Education & Training Middlesex University Off-campus learning, training and research for commerce, industry and public services
Environment Queen's University Belfast Environmental research & training in partnership with industry.
International Engagement School of Oriental and African Studies International distance learning: economics and finance for senior executives
Education & Training Open University Teacher training: opening up careers through part-time distance learning
Education & Training The Sheffield College Braille skills accreditation: providing a new and recognised national qualification
The Arts University of Edinburgh Music in the community: a course for advanced music students relating to public work in the community.
Science and Mathematics University of Manchester Biological sciences: multidisciplinary teaching and research.
Engineering & Technology University of Strathclyde Electrical power engineering: teaching and research.
The Arts London Institute Paper conservation: teaching and technology
Humanities, Social Sciences & Law University of Birmingham The Wroxeter Project: archaeology, technology and the community.
Medicine, Health & Welfare University of Exeter Diabetes and vascular health education and research: microvascular processes and associated work.
Medicine, Health & Welfare University of Hull Social work: consultancy, teaching and research.
International Engagement University of Manchester Institute of Science & Technology Technical education. technology transfer and academic and trade relations with Japan
Medicine, Health & Welfare University of Oxford Molecular medicine: collaborative research and transfer of results.
Engineering & Technology University of Surrey Engineering for the space industry: teaching and research for satellite operations.
Science and Mathematics University of York Computer science: teaching, research and transfer of technology.

1998

Category Winning institution Rationale
Education & Training MidKent College A model programme for customer service
Education & Training Birmingham College of Food, Tourism & Creative Studies Education and training for the hospitality and tourism industries
Education & Training City College Plymouth Local outreach centres for retraining and lifelong learning
Science & Mathematics Godalming College Research and innovative teaching for 'A' Level science
Education & Training Hills Road Sixth Form College Upgrading facilities and teaching in sports and music for use by the college and the region
International Dimensions Loughborough University International development engineering: teaching, training, research and consultancy for developing countries.
Education & Training Middlesex University Creation of materials for technology teaching in schools.
International Dimensions Royal Holloway, University of London Information security: teaching and research in a crucial IT field.
The Arts Royal Northern College of Music Teaching of musical instruments to large groups.
The Arts The Arts University College at Bournemouth Education for the film industry.
Humanities, Social Sciences & Law University of Sheffield Humanities research: new cultural access through IT.
The Arts London Institute Creativity and innovation in fashion education
Science & Mathematics University of Cambridge Mathematics applied: the Isaac Newton Centre.
Medicine, Health & Welfare University of Dundee Minimal access surgery: new techniques and treatments.
Medicine, Health & Welfare University of Exeter Children's health and exercise: research and dissemination.
Science & Mathematics University of Glasgow Computing science: teaching and research.
Engineering & Technology University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology Engineering and technology in industry: advanced degree programmes.
Humanities, Social Sciences & Law University of Reading Shakespearean research: Internet and the Globe Theatre.
Education & Training University of Wales, Lampeter Accreditation and up-skilling of workers from the voluntary sector.
Medicine, Health & Welfare University of Wales College of Medicine Chemiluminescence: research and development in clinical diagnosis.
Engineering & Technology University of Wales, Swansea Industry oriented degrees in materials engineering.

2000

Category Winning institution Rationale
Engineering & Technology Banff and Buchan College of Further Education Marine engineering education for the fishing industry
Education & Training Bridgwater College Forest School: an outdoor educational curriculum for the very young
Engineering & Technology Cardiff University Manufacturing Engineering Centre: partnership with industry
Education & Training Greenhead College Curriculum development for sixth form students
International Engagement Hastings College of Arts and Technology Technical education and training for the United Arab Emirates
Medicine and Health Imperial College of Science, Technology & Medicine Research and training in surgery
Education & Training Lauder College Employment and Enterprise Centres: services for unemployed people
Engineering & Technology Loughborough University Optical engineering: applications and knowledge transfer
Environment and Conservation Middlesex University Floor Hazard Research Centre: education, training and research
International Engagement Oxford Brookes University Education and training for humanitarian aid workers
Environment and Conservation Queen's University Belfast Palaeoecology Centre: research in environmental history
The Arts and Creative Industries Royal College of Art Conservation of art, craft and design
The Arts and Creative Industries Royal Northern College of Music Wind ensemble music: commissioning, training and performance
Science and Mathematics The Sixth Form College, Colchester STEP (Science and Technology Enrichment Programme)
Environment and Conservation University of Sheffield Integrated environmental outreach to industry and government
Medicine and Health University of Aberdeen Clinical applications of medical imaging technology
Engineering & Technology University of Bath Power transmission and motion control
Medicine and Health University College London Child Health: research and education
International Engagement University of Greenwich Food security in the developing world: practical projects, education and training
Science and Mathematics University of Nottingham Magnetic resonance imaging: scientific research and development
Medicine and Health University of Oxford Centre for Tropical Medicine: treatment, research and education
Engineering & Technology University of Salford Information technology for the construction industry
Humanities, Social Sciences & Law University of Surrey Roehampton National Centre for Research in Children's Literature

2002

Category Winning institution Rationale
Education & Training Deeside College Commercial services: training for local and national
The Arts and Creative Industries Hills Road Sixth Form College Art and design: a community partnership
Engineering & Technology Imperial College of Science, Technology & Medicine Process systems engineering: research and technology transfer
Science and Mathematics John Leggott College Science teaching: dissemination and partnership in the region
Humanities, Social Sciences and Law King's College London Defence and post-war studies: education, research and training
Humanities, Social Sciences & Law London School of Economics & Political Science Unemployment and inequality: research, teaching and policy development
Science & Mathematics Loughborough University Sports development, education and research
Science and Mathematics Matthew Boulton College of FE & HE Cleaning science: education and training for industry
Environment and Conservation New College Nottingham Renovation of a heritage building and the creation of a new campus
Medicine and Health Queen Margaret University Clinical application of speech science
The Arts and Creative Industries Royal Northern College of Music International music festivals: education, cultural and for the public
Humanities, Social Sciences & Law Sabhal Mor Ostaig Promotion of Gaelic language and culture
Humanities, Social Sciences & Law University of Cambridge Charles Darwin Correspondence Project
Medicine and Health University College London Oral health care: teaching, research and patient care
Engineering and Technology University of Greenwich Development of IT evacuation tools for the safety industry
Science and Mathematics University of Leicester Genetics: research and impact on science and society
Science & Mathematics University of Manchester Institute of Science & Technology Corrosion control and protection: education, research and technology transfer
International Engagement University of Oxford Refugee Studies Centre: education, training and research
Medicine and Health University of Sheffield Health and social care of older people: research and policy development
Engineering & Technology University of Surrey Research & development of ion beams and optoelectronic devices

2005

Category Winning institution Rationale
Engineering and Technology Accrington and Rossendale College Access and achievement in construction industry education
Medicine and Health Birkbeck, University of London Neuropsychological work with the very young: improving the understanding of brain function and cognitive development
International Engagement Chichester College Developing the college and its community through international student intake and integration
Engineering and Technology Cranfield University The Fellowship in Manufacturing Management: improving cost effectiveness for industry
The Arts and Creative Industries Guildhall School of Music & Drama Guildhall Connect: a large-scale programme using musical creativity to engage and inspire young people
Humanities, Social Sciences & Law Harper Adams University Developing women-owned business to support the rural economy
Engineering & Technology Lancaster University Connecting the last mile: providing the largest rural high-capacity regional broadband network for education in Europe
Science and Mathematics Liverpool John Moores University Developing the world’s largest robotic telescopes and creating access for the public and school students
Medicine and Health London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Reducing blindness worldwide
Education & Training Loreto College Educational provision in an urban context: raising aspiration and achievement
Humanities, Social Sciences & Law Loughborough University Enhancing social policy nationally
Environment and Conservation Newcastle University Remedies for mine water pollution worldwide
Environment and Conservation Queen's University Belfast Ionic liquids: a green solution for pollution
Medicine and Health University of Edinburgh The virtual hospital online: transforming veterinary and medical education
Science & Mathematics University of Cambridge The Millennium Mathematics Project: inspiring the study of mathematics
Medicine and Health University of Dundee Enabling the discovery of new drugs and their development to treat major global diseases
Medicine and Health University of Exeter Using genetics to improve clinical care for diabetic patients
Medicine and Health University of Oxford Uniquely large-scale medical studies: preventing disability and prolonging life
Environment and Conservation University of Reading Weather and climate science: research, training and informing environmental policymaking
Engineering & Technology University of Southampton Sound and vibration: improving the quality of life for the profoundly deaf and reducing noise pollution
Environment and Conservation University of York Novel agricultural products: a sustainable future for farming manufacture, health care and crime prevention

2007

Category Winning institution Rationale
Medicine and Health Cardiff University Transforming healthcare for families with inherited disorders
Science and Mathematics City and Islington College Creating pathways to employment and higher education in the sciences
Engineering & Technology Coventry University Educating tomorrow's world leaders in automotive design
International Engagement Cranfield University Building sustainable mine-clearing capabilities in affected countries
The Arts and Creative Industries Guildhall School of Music & Drama The Opera Programme: training exceptional young singers
Medicine and Health Imperial College London Bringing healthcare to millions in Africa
Education & Training Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College A strategy for high aspiration, personal achievement and social benefit
Education & Training John Wheatley College Community regeneration through innovation and partnership
Engineering & Technology Loughborough University Reducing road traffic deaths: vehicle, road and driver safety research
Environment and Conservation Oxford Brookes University Postgraduate degrees and training for the conservation of primates in their global habitats
Education & Training Southern Regional College Reducing sectarianism and social exclusion through the College curriculum and community outreach
Education & Training Telford College of Arts and Technology Delivering economically important skills on employers' premises
Medicine and Health City Literary Institute A distinctive approach to speech therapy that supports and empowers people who stammer
Humanities, Social Sciences & Law University of Kent The Law Clinic
The Arts and Creative Industries University of the Arts London Educating the world's creative shoe and accessory designers
Science & Mathematics University of Cambridge A 21st century model of applied research and entrepreneurship in biotechnology
International Engagement University of Greenwich 'Tabiesa': A UK/Africa partnership supporting local business enterprise and tackling root causes of poverty
Humanities, Social Sciences & Law University of Oxford Fresh light on British history: the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
Engineering & Technology University of Sheffield Working with leading companies to improve efficiency in aero engines
Medicine and Health University of York New disciplines and economics models for efficient healthcare

2009

Category Winning institution Rationale
Engineering and Technology Aberdeen College Delivering skills in the oil and gas industry and supporting community integration
Environment and Conservation Aberystwyth University Plant breeding and genetics for economic, environmental and educational benefit
Humanities, Social Sciences and Law Cardiff University Reducing violence in the local community
Education & Training City College Norwich A radical new approach in support of learners with Asperger Syndrome
Education and Training City of Sunderland College Delivering essential skills in maths and English to the community
Engineering & Technology Edinburgh Napier University Innovative housing construction for environmental benefit and quality of life
Medicine and Health Keele University Pioneering early intervention and primary care in the management of chronic pain
Medicine and Health King's College London International collaborations promoting excellence in mental health care
Environment and Conservation Lancaster University Plant science applied to water shortage, crop yield and global food security
Humanities, Social Sciences and Law London School of Economics & Political Science Applying research to the advancement of global health and social care policy
Medicine and Health Newcastle University Research on ageing, with important implications for health and care
International Engagement School of Oriental and African Studies Specialised teaching of a wide range of African, Asian and Middle Eastern languages
Education & Training Thames Valley University Pathways to skills, employment and higher education in the hospitality industry
International Engagement The Open University A major contribution to primary teacher education in Africa through a large-scale open learning programme (TESSA)
International Engagement University of East Anglia Alleviating poverty in developing countries through environmental sustainability
Humanities, Social Sciences & Law University of Essex Advancing the legal and broader practice of international human rights
Engineering & Technology University of Leeds Forty years' sustained excellence in teaching and applied research in transport
Humanities, Social Sciences & Law University of Oxford Museums, libraries and archives in support of research, learning and public education
Humanities, Social Sciences and Law University of Reading World-leading archaeology: making the past work for the present
Engineering & Technology University of Warwick Long-term educational partnerships supporting UK competitiveness in manufacturing
Humanities, Social Sciences and Law University of York A long term contribution to UK social policies to improve the lives of vulnerable people

2011

Category Winning institution Rationale
Engineering and Technology Bournemouth University World-class computer animation teaching with wide scientific and creative applications
Environment and Conservation Brunel University of London Protecting the environment from hormone-disrupting chemicals and pollutants
Education & Training Coleg Llandrillo Cymru An original and large-scale approach to high quality training in hospitality and catering
Engineering & Technology Cranfield University World-leading work in aviation safety through research and training in air accident investigation
Education & Training Hackney Community College Enabling people with mental health needs to gain education and employment skills
Medicine and Health Queen's University Belfast Boosting cancer survival rates
International Engagement South Nottingham College Education, sports training and volunteering in the community, at home and overseas
Engineering & Technology University of Manchester Internationally renowned research and skills training for the nuclear industry
Environment and Conservation University of Plymouth Education and research solutions for the global marine sector
Humanities, Social Sciences & Law University of Bath Influential applied research into child poverty, and support for vulnerable people
Engineering & Technology University of Birmingham New technologies and leadership in formulation engineering in support of UK manufacturing
Medicine and Health University College London Internationally-distinguished research and pioneering clinical therapy in eye disease
The Arts and Creative Industries University of East Anglia Groundbreaking and inventive programmes in creative writing with wide international impact
Engineering & Technology University of Leeds Innovative joint replacement and regenerative technologies to improve quality of life
Environment and Conservation University of Nottingham A comprehensive and multifaceted approach to global challenges of food security
Environment and Conservation University of Oxford Wildlife and environmental conservation: WildCRU’s leading work in applied science and community action
The Arts and Creative Industries University of Reading Teaching and design applications in typography, through print and new technologies
Environment and Conservation University of St Andrews Research and teaching to promote better governance of the oceans
Engineering & Technology University of Southampton Innovation and world-beating expertise in performance sports engineering
Engineering and Technology University of Surrey Wide-ranging and global work improving access to safe drinking water and sanitation
Humanities, Social Sciences & Law University of York Leading-edge work in archaeology from prehistory to the modern age

2013

Category Winning institution Rationale
Environment and Conservation Cardiff University Geoenvironmental solutions to major challenges of land, groundwater quality and regeneration
Engineering & Technology Coleg Cambria Centre of excellence for aerospace training
Education & Training Cornwall College Vocational training for land-based industries empowering and developing the local rural economy
Engineering & Technology Loughborough University Research and skills development in High Value Manufacturing creating new products, processes and economic growth
Engineering and Technology MidKent College Engineering and construction training for the Army producing a major contribution to the local economy
Humanities, Social Sciences & Law Northumbria University The Student Law Office: a distinctive contribution to legal education providing access to justice in the local community
Education & Training Teesside University Growing digital business start-ups by graduates and creating entrepreneurship and opportunity in the local economy
Medicine and Health University of Edinburgh Extending professional and academic skills in surgery through international online training at Masters level
Humanities, Social Sciences and Law University of Kent Improving the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Engineering & Technology University of Manchester Pioneering imaging techniques for advanced materials and manufacturing
The Arts and Creative Industries University of the Arts London Industrial and product design contributing to the strength of the creative economy
Humanities, Social Sciences & Law University of Bedfordshire Applied research on child sexual exploitation influencing new safeguarding policy and practice
Medicine and Health University of Bristol Obstetrics and neonatal practice: saving babies’ lives around the world
Medicine and Health University College London Creating the bioprocess engineering base for converting research into new medicines
Medicine and Health University of Dundee Research in human anatomy applied to forensic and victim identification worldwide
Environment and Conservation University of Glasgow Research on links between human activity and animal ecology, bringing international health benefits
Humanities, Social Sciences & Law University of Leicester Inter-connected research and expertise in history, heritage and archaeology, highlighted by the discovery of Richard III
Medicine and Health University of Oxford Practical and cost-effective improvements in prevention of stroke
Humanities, Social Sciences and Law Newcastle University Long-term research and new strategies for the rural and social economy
Humanities, Social Sciences & Law University of Stirling Research into the impact of product marketing on children’s health which has widely influenced international policies

2015

Category Winning institution Rationale
Education & Training Abingdon & Witney College Courses for horses
Engineering and Technology Blackpool and The Fylde College Partnerships for engineering
Engineering and Technology Bridgwater College Energy Skills Centre at the heart of local business training
Medicine and Health Cardiff Metropolitan University Improving production of prosthetics and implants
Medicine and Health Cardiff University Discoveries in schizophrenia, autism, ADHD and Alzheimer's
International Engagement Cranfield University Bringing water and sanitation to the poorest parts of the world
Environment and Conservation Edinburgh Napier University New standards in timber construction
Engineering & Technology Heriot-Watt University Experimental science aiding the oil and gas sector
Engineering and Technology Lancaster University Furthering understanding of language
Science and Mathematics Nottingham Trent University Research and technology development to improve public security
Engineering & Technology Queen's University Belfast Creating jobs whilst protecting citizens and businesses from technology viruses and more
Medicine and Health University of Edinburgh Advances in diagnosing coronary heart disease
Medicine and Health University of Bradford Improving national care for Dementia patients
Science & Mathematics University of Bristol Research into the risks of volcanic activity to aviation
Humanities, Social Sciences and Law UCL Institute of Education An international reputation for policy and practice of education and applied work in social science
Environment and Conservation University of Greenwich Improving natural resources capacity in Africa
The Arts and Creative Industries University of Huddersfield Making an impact in the international music industry
Humanities, Social Sciences & Law University of Hull Outstanding research into the history of slavery
Medicine and Health University of Oxford Innovations in biomedical engineering
Science & Mathematics University of Warwick Applied mathematics helping solve contemporary societal issues
Education & Training Westminster Kingsway College Collaboration and innovation in the culinary arts

2017

Category Winning institution Rationale
The Arts and Creative Industries Arts University Bournemouth Distinguished degree level education in costume design for the UK’s leading creative industries
Environment and Conservation Cranfield University Large-scale soil and environmental data for sustainable use of the natural resources in the UK and worldwide
Medicine and Health Cardiff University Diagnosis and treatment of vision problems in children with Down's syndrome
Engineering & Technology Harper Adams University Innovative applications in agricultural engineering and technologies to address UK and global food security
Humanities, Social Sciences & Law London School of Economics and Political Science Training, research and policy formation for cities of the future and a new generation of urban leaders in other countries
Medicine and Health London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Responding to the Ebola crisis with clinical action, local training and new preventative strategies
The Arts and Creative Industries National Film and Television School Specialist training for film and television to provide exceptional and recognised talent for the UK creative economy
Engineering and Technology Newcastle College Supporting the development of transport infrastructure in the North of England
Environment and Conservation Scotland's Rural University College Managing the environmental impact of dairy cattle
Medicine and Health Institute of Cancer Research Pre-eminent work in cancer drug discovery with benefits to patients globally
Medicine and Health University of Edinburgh Clinical innovations to respond to major unmet needs in women's health
Medicine and Health University of Aberdeen Health service research leading to improvements in academic and clinical practice and delivery of health care
Engineering & Technology University of Birmingham Advanced engineering and innovative technology in support of the developing UK rail industry
Medicine and Health University of Durham Leading influential research on parent-infant sleep, with a widely-used public information service
Environment and Conservation University of East Anglia Combined natural, social and environmental sciences to advance understanding and protection of the environment
Humanities, Social Sciences & Law University of Essex Authoritative social and economic research to inform the policies of governments for the improvement of people’s lives
Humanities, Social Sciences and Law University of Glasgow The Historical Thesaurus of English, a unique resource for scholarship, education and creativity
Medicine and Health University of Liverpool A lead role in drug safety, drug design and improvements of existing therapies with outstanding work on HIV
Engineering & Technology University of Southampton Innovations in photonics that enhance the global fibre internet, laser manufacturing, next generation computing and new optical technologies
Medicine and Health University of Surrey Leading research and teaching in food and nutrition informing public policy on diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis and other dietary related issues
Education & Training Weston College Employment and education opportunities for those with special needs and disabilities

2019

Category Winning institution Rationale
Engineering and Technology Belfast Metropolitan College Driving economic growth through excellent digital IT provisions
The Arts and Creative Industries Birmingham City University A shining example for the jewellery industry
Engineering and Technology Coventry University A road map to the future for automotive industry graduates
Engineering and Technology Cranfield University Experiential learning flies to new heights
Education and Training Dudley College of Technology Advanced vocational education sparks a bright future
Humanities, Social Sciences and Law Heriot-Watt University Homing in on homelessness
Medicine and Health King's College London AI-enabled healthcare provides early patient diagnoses
Engineering and Technology London South East Colleges Cementing talent in the housing sector
The Arts and Creative Industries Manchester Metropolitan University The power of poetry in embracing cultural diversity
Education and Training Queen's University Belfast Shared education nurtures community relations
Environment and Conservation University of Kent Protecting the planet's natural diversity
Science and Mathematics University of Manchester Supporting the UK's leading position in biotechnology and biomanufacturing
Environment and Conservation University of Plymouth World-leading micro-plastics discovery work
Medicine and Health University of Sheffield Tackling neuro-degenerative diseases
Engineering and Technology University of Strathclyde Pushing the boundaries for clean power
Engineering and Technology Tyne Coast College Digital modelling to improve port access and shipping management
Environment and Conservation University of Exeter Combatting the effects of marine plastic pollution
Environment and Conservation University of Greenwich Wide-ranging work in pest management and control to combat the spread of diseases affecting animals and humans
Engineering and Technology University of Huddersfield Keeping the UK on the rails
International Engagement University of Oxford A unique framework for tackling global poverty
Environment and Conservation University of Stirling Leading aquaculture work for sustainable food production
Science and Mathematics University of York Putting proteins at the forefront of industrial biotechnology and new drug approaches

2021

Category Winning institution Rationale
Environment and Conservation University of Aberdeen Innovations in soil science to combat climate crisis
Medicine and Health Anglia Ruskin University Harnessing the power of music to help people living with dementia
Humanities, Social Sciences and Law University of Bradford Building the future by rebuilding the past
The Arts and Creative Industries Chichester College Group A leader in craft skills for furniture-making and upholstery
Engineering and Technology Exeter College National impact in digital educational technology
Medicine and Health University of Glasgow International research centre accelerating virology capability
Engineering and Technology Grimsby Institute (The TEC Partnership) Transforming lives through digital skills training
Engineering and Technology Heriot-Watt University Pioneering photonics with global impact
Engineering and Technology University of Huddersfield Cutting-edge manufacturing providing smart solutions
Medicine and Health Imperial College London Critical modelling and research in the face of the global COVID pandemic
Environment and Conservation University of Leeds Equipping communities against climate challenges
Medicine and Health London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Empowering alumni to save lives
Environment and Conservation London School of Economics and Political Science Providing a multi-disciplinary response to climate change
Education and Training The Manchester College A mission to support social mobility
The Arts and Creative Industries Nottingham Trent University Advancing cultural heritage science
Medicine and Health University of Oxford Life-saving rapid response to COVID-19
Environment and Conservation University of Reading Connecting communities with climate change
Environment and Conservation South West College Leading the way in the green economy
Engineering and Technology University of Strathclyde Driving innovation and job creation in advanced manufacturing
Environment and Conservation Swansea University Revolutionising applications for renewable energy
Engineering and Technology Warwickshire College Bridging skill gaps in industry

2023

Category Winning institution Rationale
Medicine and Health Aberystwyth University Protecting people, animals and economies from harmful parasitic worms
The Arts and Creative Industries University of the Arts London Shaping the fashion industry of the future
Medicine and Health Bangor University Wastewater-based monitoring: a holistic approach
Engineering and Technology University of Birmingham Supporting sustainable UK manufacturing of aero-engines
Education and Training Bridgwater and Taunton College Nursing home-grown talent
Education and Training City College Plymouth Leading the way for the UK on marine and maritime skills
Education and Training City of Glasgow College Saving seafarers' lives by tackling oxygen depletion in enclosed spaces
Education and Training University of Glasgow Editing and curating Robert Burns for the 21st century
Education and Training Hopwood Hall College & University Centre Widening participation of 16-18 year olds in education
Medicine and Health Institute of Cancer Research Transforming lives through world-leading breast cancer research
Education and Training Lakes College West Cumbria Developing highly skilled technicians for nuclear and low carbon energy
Engineering and Technology University of Lincoln Innovation in agri-food technology
Science and Mathematics University of Liverpool Pioneering chemistry research for the benefit of society
Medicine and Health Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Tiny Targets: vector control for the elimination of sleeping sickness
Education and Training Loughborough College World-class space engineering programme
Environment and Conservation Newcastle University Research programme of global excellence in water security
Education and Training The Open University Online distance-learning at scale
Engineering and Technology University of Oxford Innovation in autonomous robotics
Education and Training Plumpton College Growth and sustainability of skills for the UK wine industry
Medicine and Health Scotland's Rural College Improving animal health and welfare through excellence in veterinary services
Engineering and Technology University of Strathclyde Excellence, innovation and entrepreneurship in photonics
Science and Mathematics Swansea University Harnessing public data to improve population health and wellbeing

See also

References

  1. ^ "About the Prizes". The Queen’s Anniversary Prizes for Higher Education. The Royal Anniversary Trust. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
  2. ^ "About the Prizes". Queen Elizabeth Prizes for Education. The Royal Anniversary Trust. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  3. ^ "Winners Archive". Queens Anniversary Prizes. Retrieved 18 November 2022.