THE Saint Louis University in Baguio City was among the shortlisted universities worldwide in the prestigious Times Higher Education Awards Asia 2024

SLU was recognized in the category of Research Project of the Year: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

A total of 80 universities are shortlisted this year, with 17 countries and territories represented.

More than 600 entries were received across 10 categories, which cover the full range of university activity.

The 10 categories are:

• International Strategy of the Year
• Leadership and Management Team of the Year
• Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Leadership
• Outstanding Contribution to Regional Development
• Outstanding Support for Students
• Research Project of the Year: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
• Research Project of the Year: STEM
• Student Recruitment Campaign of the Year
• Teaching and Learning Strategy of the Year
• Technological or Digital Innovation of the Year

“The continuing enthusiasm shown by those working in higher education across this diverse and dynamic continent is clear for all to see, and it is THE’s great honour to shine a spotlight on stories of excellence and innovation each year,” Phil Baty, THE’s chief global affairs officer, said.

“The THE Awards Asia remain proudly inclusive, and as we compiled this shortlist, we were reminded that groundbreaking ideas and the seeds of best practice can flourish at institutions of all shapes and sizes, wherever they are in the region,” he added.

The winners will be revealed at a ceremony to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on April 29, 2024.