The U!REKA Awards will be presented for the first time at the U!REKA Connects 2025 in Helsinki. All members of the U!REKA community, students as well as staff, are kindly invited to nominate outstanding individuals or teams who have made a significant impact in one (or more) of the following categories during the academic year 2024-2025, aligning with the three values of U!REKA co-creation, inclusion and boldness.

How to Participate

• Submit your nominations via the nominations form.
• The deadline for nominations is 11 May 2025.
• You may nominate individuals (students or staff) or teams. Self-nominations are also allowed!
• The nominations must be related to inter-institutional collaboration in the U!REKA context.
• The winners will be selected jointly by the U!REKA Institutional Coordinators.
• The awards will be presented at the U!REKA Connects 2025 in Helsinki, on May 22nd.
• The winners will receive a donation made in their name to a charity or fund that is aligned with U!REKA’s mission, a certificate and of course formal recognition across the alliance.

Categories

U!REKA Award for Co-Creation
Recognizing collaborative efforts that bring together diverse stakeholders across institutions, disciplines, or sectors to co-create innovative solutions, projects or experiences.
Have you witnessed or contributed to a co-creative initiative in U!REKA that sparked something new and meaningful?

U!REKA Award for Inclusion
Honoring those who champion inclusivity, equity, diversity and accessibility within U!REKA, fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome and empowered to thrive.
Can you think of someone who is actively shaping a more inclusive U!REKA community?

U!REKA Award for Boldness
Celebrating brave, forward-thinking ideas and initiatives that challenge the status quo and push boundaries in education, research or societal engagement.
Who in U!REKA dares to dream big — and makes it happen?

Let’s celebrate the people and teams that are helping shape a co-creative, inclusive and bold U!REKA alliance – together. Nominate now and make sure their impact is seen and recognized!