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Nominations for 2026 are now closed.

51³Ô¹ÏÍø Garden Party

The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Garden Party is an annual event that celebrates all staff and students nominated by their managers, peers, and colleagues for their exceptional contributions to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø over the past year. 

It also recognises staff who have supported important projects, provided excellent service, taken on new challenges or gained a qualification whilst demonstrating commitment to the university’s values and behaviours, Respect, Collaboration, Excellence, Integrity, and Innovation.

Nominations can be made by staff from all areas of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. The nominations are considered by a selection panel representing all staff, and successful nominees will be invited to attend the Staff Recognition Awards ceremony, followed by the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Garden Party celebration event. (Please note Garden Party attendees are not required to go on stage for the award ceremony.)

 The Staff Recognition Awards ceremony and the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Garden Party are scheduled for Wednesday, 8 July 2026.

You can view an electronic copy of the event held on Thursday, 3 July 2025. Garden Party Booklet 2025