The Michael K. O'Rourke Best Publication Award is a prestigious award that recognises outstanding achievement in the publication of a postgraduate researcher’s research.
The Micheal K. O'Rourke Award 2026 is now closed for nominations. The winners were announced at the Postgraduate Research Festival: University Doctoral School Showcase event on 16 June 2026. View the award presentation here.
- The forms will be judged by College panels before being forwarded to the University Doctoral School, where a University-level judging panel will agree one winner from each College. Nominees will be invited to the University Doctoral School Awards Ceremony, taking place during the Postgraduate Research Festival in June, where the winners will be announced and presented with their certificates.
The Michael K. O'Rourke Best Publication Award 2026 Award winners
If you have any questions about the process, please email doctoralschool@contacts.bham.ac.uk.