The Awards Showcase is a window into the projects that won, or were runners up, in the 2025 UHR awards. Each session will focus on one award category and bring together the individuals who led and delivered the projects. Presenters will give a quick overview of their projects before having a facilitated conversation about the opportunities and challenges the activity brought about. The audience will get the opportunity to engage directly with the presenters to ask any questions.
WINNERS - University of Stirling
Transforming Academic Promotions: A Strategic Approach to Recognition, Inclusion, and Leadership Development
The University of Stirling’s award-winning project has transformed academic promotions through a strategic, inclusive, and data-driven approach. Promotion success rates rose to 95%, female academic leadership increased by 5.2%, and the gender pay gap reduced by nearly 5%. By embedding fairness, transparency, and structured feedback, the university has driven cultural change—ensuring merit-based career progression and creating a replicable model for sustainable talent development across the sector.
RUNNERS-UP - Coventry University
Transforming Together: The People Team’s Impact on Creating a Global Education Group
Coventry University Group’s People Team has led a major organisational transformation, evolving HR from a transactional function into a trusted strategic partner. By aligning new entities, integrating systems, and harmonising policies, they’ve enhanced agility, improved cost efficiency, and strengthened workforce planning. Despite multiple simultaneous projects, business continuity and strong employee relations were maintained - making this a standout example of managing complex, large-scale change while embedding sustainable, long-term success.
Tagged : Enhancing HR Services, Organisational Development, Events, Awards, Showcasing Good Practice
Type : Training
