University of Bradford up for Times Higher Education Awards

The university is in the running for the Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community title and the Outstanding Contribution to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion accolade. 
 
Professor Shirley Congdon, vice-chancellor of the University of Bradford, said: "To be shortlisted in two categories is a tremendous achievement that reflects the hard work and dedication of our staff and colleagues. 

"We pride ourselves both on our equality, diversity and inclusion work and our engagement with the local community, so to be recognised for our work in these areas, especially ahead of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture, is fantastic."

The university has been shortlisted for the Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community award for its Understanding the Me in Dementia, a Master's module designed for health and social care professionals working with those living with the condition.

Dr Danielle Jones and Clare Mason, from the University of Bradford's Centre for Applied Dementia Studies, co-produced the module, part of the MSc in Advanced Dementia Studies programme, with 22 people living with the condition, also known as 'experts by experience'.

Dr Danielle Jones, of the University of Bradford’s Centre for Applied Dementia Studies, who helped to produce Understanding the Me in Dementia, a Master's module (Image: University of Bradford)

Dr Jones said: "It has been an incredible honour to work in partnership with such an amazing community of individuals who have dementia to create novel and impactful education.  
 
"I feel so proud of this work, and it is a fantastic achievement to be shortlisted for this prestigious award."

The university has been shortlisted for the Outstanding Contribution to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion accolade for the development of its Managing Risk for Impaired Laboratory Users (MaRILU) system.  

MaRILU is about making laboratories and research spaces inclusive and accessible, particularly for people with impairments.

Dr Sobia Kauser, from the University of Bradford's School of Chemistry and Biomedical Sciences, said: "The university is taking the lead in driving this change. 

"Our work is making a positive difference to the lives of our students, and that in itself is a tremendous achievement, but to have our work recognised by being shortlisted for this very prestigious award is an added bonus."

The Times Higher Education Awards celebrate the achievements of individuals and teams in UK universities. 

A total of 120 finalists from universities across the UK will contest 19 categories at the ceremony.  

Winners will be announced at a ceremony held at the NEC Group-run International Convention Centre, Birmingham, on November 28.