SAGE celebrates the success of the academic community
Now in their fourth year, The Times Higher Awards aim to raise awareness and reward the contribution that British universities make to the economic and cultural health of Britain. Over 90 per cent of British universities took part in last year’s awards - 20 in total ranging from Outstanding International University of the Year to Research Project of the Year. In 2007 SAGE became the first publishing company to join the Awards, recognising the role we play in disseminating the important work of our academic and professional research communities. We’re delighted to be backing this event again in 2008, as sponsors of the Research project of the year award. SAGE has received 53 entries, a shortlist of which will be announced on the 11th September. The awards this year take place on 23 October 2008, at Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London read on to find out more about this year’s THE Awards! Find out more about the 2008 award categories
Latest News Winners of the 2008 THE Awards announced The Times Higher Awards are a celebration of the outstanding achievements of British higher education. The number of award categories, entries and attendees has grown year on year: in 2007, over 90 per cent of UK universities entered one category or more for the awards, with more than 1300 people attending the awards dinner itself in London. The awards categories Research project of the year
Congratulations to the 2008 winners from the University of East Anglia! Climate system tipping elements, led by Timothy Lenton, University of East Anglia, encompasses the findings of a global project involving researchers from the University of Oxford and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. The authors identified a short-list of nine potential tipping elements, where a small change in the environment can have large long-term consequences on human and ecological systems. “Projects like this stand as testament to the outstanding contribution that UK researchers make to the global economy,” said Ziyad Marar, Deputy Managing Director and Publishing Director, SAGE, speaking at the Times Higher Awards ceremony in London. “Such trail-blazing work, which has already made a significant impact on how the public and policy advisors understand and approach climate change, shows how vibrant the HE sector in the UK is, and justly deserves the recognition it has received tonight. As the world’s leading independent academic publisher we’re proud to champion the best in research, and to support researchers at every stage of their career through our diverse publishing programme.” British institutions are recognised worldwide for their high standards and creativity. The research output of our higher education institutions plays a critical role in improving our understanding of key areas in health; advances in science; changes in behaviour; and much more. SAGE, as the world’s leading independent academic and professional publisher, believes in the intrinsic value of education. We recognise and embrace original ideas, rigorous analysis and the primary empirical research at the heart of academia. We aim to be the natural home for authors, editors and societies, supporting researchers’ needs through full service, innovative, high quality publishing. SAGE was the first publishing company to join the Times Higher Awards in 2007, sponsoring the Young Academic Author of the Year. In 2008 we sponsored the Research Project of the Year, recognising SAGE’s continued commitment to widening access to important research through our growing books, journal and reference publishing programmes. In particular, with a growing collection of more than 500 journals, including over 150 titles in science, technical, medical and health sciences, we see the Times Higher Awards as a key opportunity to mark the unsung heroes in these critical research areas, and ensure their work is profiled. Our philosophy is to help, understand and support the communities we serve. We have played a central role in the development of key disciplines, including evaluation and communication, and are internationally renowned for our programmes in business and management, research methods, counselling, education, and much more. Find out more about SAGE’s publishing programmes We know that winning awards is not a key driver for the academic community – but it is certainly a valuable and interesting addition! Winning an award which is judged openly and rigorously by your peer group is satisfying and potentially personally career-enhancing. But most of all, our involvement in these awards reflects our passionate belief that excellence and quality are paramount and should be both recognised and rewarded. The Marketing Initiative of the Year
As the leading provider of research methods books and journals, SAGE launched methodology.co.uk as a brand new resource for the methods community. On here you can find information on: Books and journals in methods In 2007 SAGE were proud to support the following events
Young Academic Author of the Year Award
The story of the complex personal and political relationship between Lloyd George and Churchill has won Richard Toye, a lecturer from Homerton College, Cambridge the prestigious Young Academic Author of the Year Award, sponsored by SAGE. SAGE, the world’s largest independent, academic publisher presented the trophy and a cheque for £5,000 to Richard Toye at a glittering awards dinner at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel in November 2007. SAGE is the first publishing company to join the Awards to celebrate the achievements of young academic authors across the United Kingdom. Over 90 per cent of British universities took part in the 2007 awards with 20 prizes in total ranging from Outstanding International University of the Year to Research Project of the Year. Clive Parry, Sales and Marketing Director for SAGE presented the award, saying: “Richard’s book has shed some light on a fascinating relationship, in an interesting and accessible style. SAGE is delighted to support him and other authors like him who clearly have the talent to develop exceptional careers.” Richard Toye won the award against fierce competition – the award attracted over 50 entries in 2007. The judges commented that the book’s message was significant beyond the disciplines of history and political science, saying that its exploration of how figures in the public eye relate to one another says much about the psychology of friendship, myth and memory. Clive Parry from SAGE also judged, along with Tricia Womble from the Leadership Foundation for Higher Education, the Marketing Initiative of the Year Award. This was won by Leicester University for their Lonely Hearts-style mailing campaign. Mr Parry said: “The Leicester team addressed the common problem of falling undergraduate applications in a creative and effective way, showing a real understanding of their core market.” The 2007 Science, Engineering and Technology Student of the Year Awards
"Better funding and greater support for lecturers and teaching staff are crucial in the battle to engage and attract young people into science and engineering careers", he said. This claim comes at a time when a shortage of science graduates risks threatening the future of British industry.
Dr Lynda White, a senior lecturer in mathematics from Imperial College London was the 2006 Lecturer of the Year. She added: “Winning this award is both a personal delight and of real practical use, professionally speaking. It’s given the department a great boost in morale over the last year and shown both undergraduates and prospective students how committed we are to their development.”
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