About this Event
The event will be hosted by Russell Millhouse, Head of Stakeholder Engagement, and the Awards will be presented by Professor StJohn Crean, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Enterprise.
A networking reception of tea and cake will follow the ceremony.
Spaces are limited so be sure to sign up.
The University Research and Knowledge Exchange (RKE) Awards 2026 honour the exceptional contributions of our staff and postgraduate research students who are driving forward the University’s mission in research and knowledge exchange.
Award Categories:
· Citizenship Award
· Collaboration with Business
· Collaboration with Public and Third Sector
· Continuing Professional Development Award (CPD)
· Local Growth and Regeneration Initiative of the Year
· Most Impactful PGR Supervisor
· PGR Student of the Year
· Public and Community Engagement Project of the Year
· Research and Knowledge Exchange Project of the Year
· Rising ECR Star
Venue: Media Factory Theatres, University of Lancashire
Provisional Timings:
15.30 – 16.15 Arrival and refreshments
16.15 – 16.20: Welcome to event by Professor StJohn Crean, Pro Vice-Chancellor Research and Enterprise
16.20 – 17.25: Awards announced and received
17.25 – 17.30: Thank you by Professor StJohn Crean, Pro Vice-Chancellor Research
17.30 – 18.30: Networking and refreshments
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Media Factory, Media Factory, Preston, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
