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Arc PGC Research Awards

The Arc PGC Research Awards 2025 – proudly supported by the Graduate Research School (GRS) – celebrate the outstanding contributions of UNSW Higher Degree Research (HDR) students, supervisors, and professional staff who have gone above and beyond to enrich the academic, social, and overall wellbeing of the HDR community.

This year’s ceremony will take place on Friday, 24 October 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Leighton Hall, UNSW. The event will recognise excellence across three award categories:

  • Research Student Awards – honouring HDR candidates who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, leadership, or community impact.

  • Research Supervisor Awards – recognising supervisors who have provided exemplary guidance, mentorship, and support to HDR candidates.

  • Professional Staff Awards – celebrating staff members whose dedication and service have significantly enhanced the HDR experience.

Join us in acknowledging the individuals whose commitment and passion continue to shape and strengthen the HDR community at UNSW. 

Nomination Form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/VJEbGBRuBr

Past Awards and Recipients

Research Awards 2024

Research Awards 2023

Research Awards 2022

Research Awards 2021

Research Awards 2020

Research Awards 2019

Research Awards 2018

Research Awards 2017

Research Awards 2016

Research Awards 2015

Research Awards 2014

Research Awards 2013

Research Awards 2012