Award categories
In 2026, the Vice-Chancellor's Awards comprise 13 categories spanning strategically important areas, including two recognising excellence in education and learning:
- Teaching, Learning and Assessment Award: recognising colleagues who have demonstrated a commitment to high-quality teaching and learning for Oxford’s students, in support of improved educational outcomes
- Support for Students Award: recognising colleagues who have supported students' development.
Find out more on the University's Vice-Chancellor's Awards webpage.
Awards background
In 2024, what was previously five separate groups of awards, including the Vice-Chancellor's Education Awards, became a University-wide celebration for staff across Oxford.
The Vice-Chancellor’s Awards celebrate the dedication, courage, ambition and inspirational contributions of our people, and their commitment to excellence in pursuit of Oxford’s core mission.
They recognise achievements and celebrate success – from our academics and researchers to professional, technical and support staff, whether they are in colleges, divisions, departments, central services, libraries, museums or elsewhere.
Find out more on the University's Vice-Chancellor's Awards webpage.
