Every year throughout May, we are recognising the amazing people and communities that make our campus so special through 7 different Celebration nights!
From incredible acts of kindness in student accommodations to the most sustainable society, we want to celebrate the wonderful things students have done throught this academic year!
This year, we have added the Civic Celebration Launch to Celebrate, a scheme looking at honouring the work that students are doing across our city!
The Partnership Awards
The Partnership Awards celebrate students and staff who have enhanced the Leeds community by embodying the values of The Leeds Partnership.
We want to acknowledge the people who make the Leeds learning experience so brilliant.
From Equality and Inclusion to Feedback and Assessment, the Partnership Awards recognise the people who put their heart into representing, supporting, and empowering everyone in the Leeds community.
Nominations close: 19 February
Shortlist announced: 20 April
Partnership Awards Ceremony: 5 May
The Riley Awards
With more than 350 clubs and societies doing the most incredible things here at LUU, the Riley Awards – which celebrate the very best of our student groups – are a pretty big deal.
Often nicknamed the LUU Oscars, these prestigious awards are presented to the clubs and societies that represent everything that’s great about students at the University of Leeds. With awards celebrating some of the best events of the year, incredible community and charity work, as well as some amazing student performances, this is a night you don’t want to miss.
Nominations Open: 2 March
Nominations close: 22 March
Shortlist announced: 15 April
Awards Ceremony: 1 May (Riley Smith Theatre 7pm onwards)
The Halls Awards
The Halls Awards are a celebration of the incredible students, Residence Life Assistants (RLAs), and Residence Life Social Committees (RLSCs) that have contributed to their residence community by providing events, opportunities and support to their neighbours.
All nominations are guided by the Residence Life Pillars – Community, Identity, Life Skills, and Responsibility. These pillars reflect our commitment to empowering students to grow, gain independence, and become engaged, socially responsible members of their community.
The Halls Awards are your chance to recognise the people who made a difference to your time in halls – whether it was the Social Committee who organised an unforgettable event, the RLA who supported you through a tough moment, or the flatmate who made your year truly special.
Nominations Open: 16 February 9am
Nominations Close: 2 March 12pm
Shortlist Announced: 9 March
Awards Ceremony: 7 May
The Gryphon Colours Awards
You’ve trained, fought, competed, won and had a whole lot of laughs building your club into something special… now it’s time to celebrate it.
The Gryphon Colours Awards is all about recognising the incredible achievements happening across our Sports, Dance, Martial Arts and Outdoor clubs. From outstanding athletes and inspiring leaders, to the teammates who’ve gone the extra mile on and off the pitch through fundraising, club support and community impact – this is your moment to shout about the people who make Leeds Sport amazing.
Nominate your club, your captain, your coach, your fundraising stars, or the person who keeps your society thriving. Let’s make this the biggest year of nominations yet.
Nominations Open: 23 February
Nominations Close: Sunday 15 March 12pm
Shortlist Announced: Monday 13 April
Awards Ceremony: 6 May, Refectory (Timing TBC)
The Student Volunteer Celebration
The Student Volunteer Celebration is a chance for us to celebrate the incredible contributions of University of Leeds student volunteers.
Each year, students dedicate their time and energy to creating positive change in communities across Leeds, and this event is a chance to recognise their efforts and impact. It’s also a chance to recognise the wonderful charities and community organisations who welcome and support our students!
Awards Ceremony: 7 May
Intercultural Ambassadors Showcase
Showcase event will run on 6 May
The Intercultural Ambassadors Showcase celebrates the achievements of student ambassadors who’ve dedicated their time and enthusiasm to developing their intercultural skills and helping others benefit from our diverse university community.
We’ll showcase the experiences of students who trained and volunteered together on the Intercultural Ambassadors Programme this year, and the exciting intercultural projects they ran to inspire and connect students and local people.
We’ll be celebrating our ambassadors and finding out about the impact of their projects on the many people, young and old, who’ve taken part.
Civic Launch Celebration
The celebration date will run on 30 April.
The Launch of the Civic Exchange: A Shared Civic Ambition
We are proud to launch The Civic Exchange- a bold new platform bringing colleagues, partners and communities together under one shared ambition: Local Commitment, Lasting Impact.
The Civic Exchange strengthens how we can all connect and collaborate to improve lives across Leeds, West Yorkshire and beyond. Committed to delivering meaningful economic, social, cultural and environmental impact, this launch marks a shared commitment to deeper, more coordinated collaboration — aligning our expertise and purpose to promote positive change.
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