The winners of the Partnership Awards were announced at an Awards ceremony on 23rd April 2018. Congratulations to all of those who won or were shortlisted, and thank you to everyone that has played a part in this year’s Awards.
Partnership Awards
Academic Rep of the Year
The School, Course, or Postgraduate Research Rep who has actively worked in partnership with others to secure positive, student-led change that makes a real difference to both students and staff.
Winner:
Rumana Hossain, School of Education
Highly Commended:
Mohamed Kamal Mohamed, School of Civil Engineering
Shortlisted:
LJ Ferris-Stewart, School of Medicine
Paula Petersen, School of Earth and Environment
Anna Yonish, School of Performance and Cultural Industries
Best Feedback
The person who provides invaluable and supportive academic feedback, in both content and delivery method, which helps others to develop and excel in their work.
Winner:
Dan Trowsdale, School of Mechanical Engineering
Shortlisted:
Sarah Astill, School of Biomedical Sciences
Clive McClelland, School of Music
Equality and Inclusion
This person or group strives to create a fair and equal environment in which everyone can achieve their potential. This could be through curriculum content (such as responding to student-led campaigns to liberate the curriculum, eg. ‘Why is my Curriculum White’), teaching practice, outreach and engagement work or contribution to student success.
Winner (Joint Award):
Alice Drysdale, School of Biology (Student)
Sarah Humphreys, School of Law (Staff)
Shortlisted:
Language Centre SES Team, School of Languages, Cultures and Societies
Laura Manzi and Ahmed Othman, Leeds University Union
Sameera Rafiq, School of Food Science and Nutrition
Innovation
The person or group who uses innovative methods and approaches to engage and excite others; such as through embracing new learning technology or through presenting challenging ideas in a way to spark discussion to further the understanding of a subject area.
Winner:
Georgiana Epure, School of Politics and International Studies
Shortlisted:
AHC PGR Mental Health Working Group, Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures
Jordan Boyle, School of Mechanical Engineering
Leeds Finance Summit, Leeds University Business School
Inspirational Teaching
The person who has used their passion and dedication for a subject area to inspire others to be ambitious, enthusiastic and challenged to develop new ideas.
Winner:
Nick Taylor, School of Law
Shortlisted
Michael Buller, School of Civil Engineering and SWJTU Joint School
Henry Clarke, School of Languages, Cultures and Societies
Mike Finn, School of Philosophy, Religion and the History of Science
Jane Hetherington, IT Training Unit
Mentor
Whether staff member, a student rep, a society leader or a student volunteer, this person’s guidance and support has encouraged and nurtured others to develop their skills and prospects for the future, helping them to grow and progress, either personally or in their learning.
Winner:
Richard Tavernier, School of Sociology and Social Policy
Shortlist:
Karen Burland, School of Music
Marika Hildebrandova, School of Law
Katy Roelich, School of Earth and Environment
Personal Tutor
The personal tutor who does their utmost to support their students, promoting engagement with academic and co-curricular activities, and facilitating their personal development.
Winner:
Kathryn Waldegrave, School of Healthcare
Shortlist:
Michael Allis, School of Music
Suzanne Hallam, School of Sociology and Social Policy
Positive Impact
The person who has made an exceptional difference to others’ experiences through an outstanding contribution to their School, Faculty, Department or Service or who has worked hard to make individuals’ experiences better.
Winner:
Helen Greaves, School of Economics
Shortlist:
Azim Abadi, School of Design
Rob Bartley, School of Mechanical Engineering
Michael Huggan, School of Mechanical Engineering
Jacob Rawcliffe, School of Music
Postgraduate Teaching
Any registered Leeds PhD student who, while undertaking their own study, has also actively and exceptionally contributed to other students’ education as a module assistant, seminar leader or demonstrator.
Winner:
Chris Waugh, School of Sociology and Social Policy
Shortlist:
Alex de Little, School of Music
Elke Pirgmaier, School of Economics and School of Earth and Environment
Zheng Li, School of Food Science and Nutrition
Supervisor
The dissertation, final year project, or thesis supervisor who has guided and inspired others to push the boundaries of their research for a dissertation, final year project or thesis.
Winner:
Samantha Pugh, School of Physics and Astronomy
Shortlist:
Danielle Barrington, School of Civil Engineering
Alex Dunhill, School of Earth and Environment
Penny Goodman, School of Languages, Cultures and Societies
Wellbeing
The staff member, student, or group who makes an exceptional contribution to wellbeing at Leeds through raising awareness, supporting individuals and/or actively referring others at Leeds.
Winner:
Talin Aghanian, School of Media and Communication
Shortlist:
Kate Atkinson, Wellbeing Rep at Devonshire Hall
Jonathan Busch, School of Earth and Environment
FBS Athena Swan Working Group, Faculty of Biological Sciences
Amy Grabe, School of Philosophy, Religion and the History of Science
The Partnership Award
This Award is decided by the shortlisting panel and given to the person or people who have been deemed to have had an exceptional impact. Often this will be someone who has been nominated broadly, or particularly active on a specific issue.
Winner:
The School of Music