Academic success for University

University of Staffordshire has been named University of the Year at the Academic Employability Awards 2026, recognising its sector-leading approach to preparing students for successful careers.

Organised by careers and employability charity the Graduate Futures Institute, this year’s awards attracted more than 200 submissions from universities across the UK and Ireland.

Judged by sector experts, the awards recognise the outstanding partnerships, ideas and approaches that bring employability to life in the curriculum and shape how students learn, grow and prepare for their future careers.