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The 51³Ô¹Ï Awards 2012 are full of examples of the best of the best: the institutions, teams and individuals who have led the way at a time when leadership has been more essential than ever.

Anyone looking for evidence of the pioneering spirit, adaptability and sheer quality of our higher education sector need look no further than this year¡¯s winners. It is a great privilege to be able to play a part in celebrating their achievements.

John Gill
Editor
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THE Awards 2012 winners

The winners were announced at the gala 51³Ô¹Ï Awards 2012 dinner on 29 November 2012 at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London.

Download the Awards 2012 booklet, profiling all of the winners

• The Lord Dearing Lifetime Achievement Award
  Professor John Goddard
  Newcastle University
• Excellence and Innovation in the Arts
  Northumbria University
• Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community
  British School of Osteopathy
• Widening Participation Initiative of the Year
  London South Bank University
• Outstanding Employer Engagement Initiative
  University of Lincoln
• Outstanding ICT Initiative of the Year
  University of Southampton
• Research Project of the Year
  Queen Mary, University of London
• Outstanding Support for Early Career Researchers
  University of York
• Business School of the Year
  Lancaster University Management School
• Outstanding Support for Students
  University of Glamorgan
• Most Improved Student Experience
  University of Chester
• International Collaboration of the Year
  University of Westminster
• Outstanding Contribution to Sustainable Development
  The University of Nottingham
• Outstanding Contribution to Innovation and Technology
  Durham University
• Outstanding Contribution to Leadership Development
  Newcastle University
• Most Innovative Teacher of the Year
  Mark Brandon
  The Open University
• Entrepreneurial University of the Year
  University of Huddersfield
• University of the Year
  University of Strathclyde