The Ubies: The Ultimate End-of-Year Celebration!
Get ready for the biggest night of the academic year.
University life isn't just about lectures and late-night library sessions—it’s about the memories you make, the communities you join, and the achievements you celebrate along the way. Enter The Ubies: our headline annual awards gala celebrating everything that makes the University of Bradford student community extraordinary.
Whether you’re scoring goals on the pitch, running an incredible society, driving positive change as a student rep, or just making your mark on campus, the Ubies is your chance to shine.
Mark your calendar for Friday, April 23, 2027, as we take over the stunning Rio Grande for a glamorous evening dedicated entirely to you.
Why You Need to Be There
Think incredible food, dressing up to the nines, and celebrating your peers in style. The night features:
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The Red Carpet Treatment: Celebrate the hard work, passion, and triumphs of Bradford students.
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Entertainment Galore: Enjoy a fantastic meal, hit the photo booth, pose for our caricaturist, capture the vibes on the 360 camera, and dance the night away.
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Your Moment to Shine: Will you or your team take home a trophy?
Your Journey Starts Here
You’ve only just arrived, but your journey to the Ubies starts now. Every great achievement, club win, and community project happening this year leads up to this night.
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Join a Club or Society: Get involved from day one to build lifelong friendships and put yourself in the running for an award.
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Make an Impact: Whether you become a sports captain, a society exec, or a student rep, your efforts won't go unnoticed.
Tickets Coming Soon!
Tickets are not on sale just yet, but keep your eyes peeled—announcements will be dropping soon. When they do, you'll want to grab yours early to secure your seat at the hottest ticket in town!
Award Categories 2027
Take a look at what you and your peers can aim for this year.
⚽ Sports
- Sporting Colours: Recognising exceptional, long-term dedication and leadership representing university sport.
- Sports Person of the Year: Celebrating outstanding athletic achievement and sportsmanship in the 2026/27 season.
- Sports Exec of the Year: Honouring the organisers and leaders keeping our sports clubs thriving behind the scenes.
- Team of the Year: For the sports team achieving remarkable competitive success and unbeatable teamwork.
- Most Improved Club: Celebrating massive growth in membership, engagement, and club culture.
- Club of the Year: The ultimate accolade for a sports club demonstrating all-around excellence.
🎭 Societies
- Societies Colours: Awarded for long-term, outstanding commitment to society success.
- Society Event of the Year: Recognising innovative, impactful, and unforgettable events.
- Society Exec of the Year: Celebrating the committee members who go above and beyond to grow their community.
- Most Improved Society: Highlighting a society that has dramatically revitalised its activity and impact.
- Best New Society: For societies formed in 2026/27 making an immediate splash on campus life.
- Society of the Year: The top award for consistent activity, inclusivity, and an amazing student experience.
📚 Education
- Student Rep of the Year: Celebrating course reps who gather feedback and drive positive changes.
- Most Impactful Rep: For reps whose specific interventions led to a major upgrade in the academic experience.
- School Rep of the Year: Honouring exceptional leadership in amplifying student voices across an entire academic school.
🌟 General UBU
- Campaign of the Year: For powerful, student-led campaigns that created real change or raised vital awareness.
- UBU Team Bradford Award: Celebrating individuals or groups embodying true university pride and collaboration.
- Hamza Butt Impact Award: Honouring outstanding volunteering and community initiatives making a difference in the local Bradford area.