RNCM shortlisted for Student Experience at Educate North Awards 2026

The RNCM is pleased to announce that it has been shortlisted in the Student Experience category at the Educate North Awards (ENAs), a prestigious annual event celebrating excellence, innovation, and achievement across the North of England’s education sector.

This recognition follows an exceptional year for the RNCM, which was named Outstanding School, College or University at the 2025 ENAs, triumphing over more than 500 institutions across the region. The award celebrated the RNCM’s global excellence, community impact, and bold commitment to sustainability, marking the College as one of the standout institutions in the North’s education landscape.

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Being shortlisted for a Student Experience Award in 2026 reflects the RNCM’s continued commitment to providing an innovative, inclusive, and inspiring environment for its students.

The ENAs recognise and celebrate world class achievements across the University, Higher Education (HE), Further Education (FE), and Sixth Form sectors throughout the north of England. Established in 2015, the awards are run in collaboration with Heart Yorkshire, Smooth North West, and Smooth North East. This year’s results will be announced at a ceremony at The Point, Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground on Thu 7 May.

10 March 2026