Welcoming the shortlisting announcement, Sue McHugh, Director of Campus Development at the university said: “This is fantastic recognition for what has been an outstanding team effort by all concerned. It has taken many years of hard work to get us to this point. Over the next three years the development of our Moulsecoomb campus and adjoining Preston Barracks will transform the local area bringing significant benefits to the City, local community, students and staff. It will help to take pressure off local housing, provide increased opportunities for local companies to work in partnership with the University and improve amenities in the area for the benefit of all.”
Times Higher Education editor, John Gill said: “The THELMAs are unique in shining a deserved spotlight on often unsung heroes from across the professional services and administration of our world-leading universities and it’s an honour for Times Higher Education to organise an event celebrating their achievements. This year’s shortlist – once again featuring almost half of all UK institutions – shows that talent and dedication continue to abound, as well as the determination to find creative solutions to problems as and when they occur.”