The Education Partnership Award recognises UK higher education (HE) and further education (FE) institutions that have established outstanding partnerships with Chinese organisations to deliver meaningful educational, research or institutional impact. The award celebrates collaborations that strengthen educational ties and contribute to the long-term relationship between the United Kingdom and China.
This Award is open to higher and further education institutions listed on the UKVI Register of Licensed Sponsors (Tier 4). Nominations must be endorsed by a Vice-Chancellor or College Principal.
Judges will be looking for evidence of:
- A successful partnership that has delivered measurable impact across teaching, research, graduate outcomes or the wider student experience.
- A sustained commitment to long-term collaboration and institutional partnership.
- Innovation or excellence in the delivery of joint educational programmes, research or knowledge exchange.
- A positive contribution to educational collaboration and mutual understanding between the United Kingdom and China.