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Celebrating the best of the University of East London
The Students’ Union awards are back for 2026, with an in-person awards ceremony and dinner to celebrate our prestigious winners. This will take place on the evening of Tuesday 21 April, and you're invited.
The evening is all about recognising and celebrating the people that make the University of East London so great – not only our winners, but all our nominees too. Whether you’re a nominee, a nominator or just a supportive friend, we’d love for you to join us as we honour the staff and students who contribute so much to our University community. It’s going to be a brilliant evening, and the perfect way to end the term in style.
The evening is set to feature a drinks reception and three course dinner, as well as performances from some of our talented students. After the winners are announced, there’ll be a party with a DJ and dancing until the event ends at 23:00.
Residential Life will also be joining us to present their annual awards – don't miss out!
Key event details
Dress code
The dress code is formal. Think smart shirts and trousers, dresses or suits, or whatever your cultural/national equivalent is. No jeans, trainers, etc. It's fancier than that. You could even go all out with black tie or equivalent!
Menu
When you buy your ticket, you'll be asked to select items from the following menu. There will be water and wine on the tables to share.
Starter
- Norfolk chicken and herb terrine with onion chutney and toasted brioche (wheat)
- Hot smoked salmon and beetroot salad with horseradish crème fraîche (fish, milk, sulphite)
- Asparagus with white bean hummus (vegan)
Main
- Thyme-roasted chicken fillet with fondant potato, Chantenay carrots and curly kale (sulphite)
- Butternut squash and lentil parcel, pepper coulis, Chantenay carrots and curly kale (wheat) (vegan)
Dessert
- Chocolate truffle torte with fruit compote
- Fruit plate (vegan)
Drinks
The drinks reception and some wine or soft drinks at the table is included in your ticket. You can buy more drinks from the bar if you want. Cards only. Last orders will be at 22:30.
What to expect
If you've never been to a formal event before, don't worry - the Students' Union Awards are the perfect introduction to that world! How to conduct yourself in this type of setting is an important thing to know for many career paths in business and beyond. Here's what to expect from each section of the event.
This page also contains some etiquette guidelines and explanations of menu items.
Event tickets
If you're a student, purchase your ticket here.
Are you a member of staff? You won't be able to log into our website, but if you want a ticket, email us at and we'll send you a link to purchase yours.