Universities Australia Higher Education Media Awards

Applications for the Universities Australia Higher Education Media Awards are currently closed. All calls for submissions will be announced on the National Press Club Website and Social Media Channels

Awarded by Universities Australia

HIGHER EDUCATION MEDIA AWARDS OVERVIEW

The awards recognise excellent journalism and communication on key issues in higher education including the economic and social benefits from Australia’s universities to the nation, government, industry, the not-for-profit sector, and the community.

HIGHER EDUCATION MEDIA AWARDS OBJECTIVES

To recognise quality journalism and commentary that informs deeper public understanding of the contribution that universities make to our society and economy.

HIGHER EDUCATION MEDIA AWARDS JUDGING PANEL

The judging panel will of comprise senior members of the National Press Club of Australia board, along with judges who have higher education policy expertise.

HIGHER EDUCATION MEDIA AWARDS ELIGIBILITY AND GUIDELINES

ELIGIBILITY

The awards are open to employed and freelance media professionals, or writing and production teams, who write or broadcast on higher education policy, university teaching and research, or on the work of individual academics and institutions.

The awards recognise quality media coverage of the Australian university sector, and work within universities, but do not cover university promotional material.