University of Nottingham Sport recognised at national CUBO Awards 2025
University of Nottingham Sport has once again been recognised by the College & University Business Officers (CUBO), celebrating excellence across the Higher Education sector’s commercial and campus services.
Published 11 Jun 2025
At the 2025 CUBO Awards Dinner, held on Wednesday 11 June at Northumbria University, the department received national recognition for its work enhancing student experience, championing inclusion, and delivering sector-leading events.
University of Nottingham Sport took home the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Spotlight Award, recognising our continued efforts to embed inclusion across all areas of university sport. From the development of the Black Sport Collective to tailored provision for disabled students and expanded LGBTQIA+ visibility, our work has led to a marked increase in participation from underrepresented groups. This award acknowledges the positive impact of our programmes in fostering a stronger sense of belonging, equity, and opportunity for all students.
The University of Nottingham won the inaugural Judge's Choice Award at the 2025 CUBO Awards.
We’re incredibly proud to be recognised by CUBO in such competitive and meaningful categories. These awards reflect the ongoing dedication of our staff, student leaders, and volunteers, and our shared mission to make sport and events at Nottingham inclusive, engaging, and impactful.
Dan Tilley
Director of Sport
In addition to this, the University of Nottingham was honoured with the inaugural Judges’ Choice Award, recognising the university’s standout performance across multiple award categories. This prestigious accolade is awarded at the discretion of the judging panel to the institution whose submissions demonstrated exceptional breadth, innovation, and alignment with the values of the sector. Nottingham’s recognition reflects the strength and consistency of its work in student sport, inclusion, event delivery, and overall campus experience. The Judges commended the university’s collective impact, noting its ability to deliver transformative experiences across the board.
The University of Nottingham came away with two awards at the 2025 CUBO Awards Ceremony: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Spotlight, and the Judges Choice Award.
These awards highlight the breadth of our impact – from student experience and wellbeing to diversity and major event delivery – and reinforce our commitment to excellence across all areas of university sport.
University of Nottingham Sport was also nominated for CUBO’s Excellence in Student Sporting Experience and Creativity in Conferencing, Events and Hospitality awards, which highlight an outstanding commitment to sector-leading impact on student wellbeing and engagement, and an innovative approach to event delivery, hospitality, and large-scale conferencing, respectively.