Welcome to UEA's Innovation and Impact Awards

The annual Innovation and Impact Awards celebrate the remarkable research and entrepreneurial spirit of UEA staff, students and graduates, as well as the important collaborative work with our valued partners beyond the University. The Awards recognise and reward projects which are changing lives, helping shape our understanding of the world, and addressing local and global challenges, with entries being assessed against the following criteria:

• Innovation
• Impact
• Collaboration

Entries and nominations for the 2026 Awards closed on Friday 16 January. Meet the 2026 finalists here!

Winners will be announced at the ceremony on Wednesday 20 May, where colleagues and external guests will come together to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our staff, students, partners and collaborators. Attendance is by invitation only and places are limited, but if you are interested in attending the ceremony and would like to be added to the waiting list, please email uea.innovation@uea.ac.uk.