Come along to the 2026 Arts Awards

The Arts Awards is an annual celebration, presented by Arts SU and UAL’s Learning and Teaching Directorate, recognising the outstanding contributions of students and staff to the teaching, learning and student experience at UAL.

This in-person awards ceremony is an opportunity for staff to acknowledge students who have done outstanding work to support their peers, build strong communities and advocate for meaningful change. It is also an opportunity for students to celebrate their tutors, lecturers, technical staff and student services teams who play such a vital role in shaping their university experience.

A panel of elected Arts SU Sabbatical Officers and UAL staff have carefully shortlisted the finalists and selected the winners, who will be announced at a special celebratory event on Wednesday 20 May at London College of Fashion.

All students are invited to come along and celebrate inspiring members of our community. The awards ceremony is an exciting evening dedicated to celebrating excellence, strengthening community and rewarding the impact of education at UAL.

When are the Arts Awards?

The awards will take place in person at LCF from 5 - 8.30pm on Wednesday 20 May.

How do I book my ticket?

You can book your free ticket to attend the awards on Eventbrite.

What are the categories?

There are 4 awards aimed at students. These are:

• Outstanding Student Contribution to Community Award
• Student Campaigner of the Year Award
• Student Rep of the Year Award
• Staff/Student Collaboration of the Year Award

Best of luck to the nominees and we hope to see many students at the awards to celebrate.