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Recognising those who encapsulate the University of Leeds’ and Leeds University Union’s values that everyone, regardless of background, should feel like they belong within our University community. This may be in either their everyday work, or through special initiatives.

• Dr Amelia Knowlson (School of Performance and Cultural Industries)
• Leeds Medics and Dentists African-Caribbean Society
• Sharon Tuwei (School of Computing)

Recognising those who use assessment and feedback to support and facilitate learning. Their approach will enhance the overall student experience and encourage students to become reflective learners. They will create assessment and feedback opportunities for students which are fair, inclusive and authentic.

• Kashmir Kaur (Language Centre)
• Louise Fletcher (School of Civil Engineering)
• Stephen Muench (School of Biomedical Sciences)

Recognising those who have guided, supported, 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.

• Dr Miller Alonso Camargo-Valero (School of Civil Engineering)
• LLC Academic Mentors (Lifelong Learning Centre)
• School of Dentistry Mentoring Scheme

Recognising those who demonstrate a commitment to wellbeing on campus through their everyday work, or special initiatives.

• AHC Wellbeing Team
• Alison McKay (School of Mechanical Engineering)
• Catherine Roberts (School of Food Science and Nutrition)

Recognising those whose innovative methods and approaches engage and excite others, or solve problems. This could be in relation to teaching methods, support services, engagement techniques or other initiatives.

• Alejandro Bueno Espindola (School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering)
• Matty Burchell (School of Education)

Recognising members of our community who work with a global focus. Nominations will recognise individuals, groups or initiatives which have actively engaged in the promotion and maintenance of international or intercultural activities, education, or competence.

• Ellen Wang (Leeds University Business School)
• Katharine Osman (School of Media and Communications)
• Marc Steward (Careers Service)

Recognising exceptional Personal Tutors, and dissertation, thesis or final year Project Supervisors who, through their passion and leadership, promote academic engagement, leadership, guidance and a sense of belonging.

• Caroline Starkey (School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science)
• Catherine Bates (Lifelong Learning Centre)
• Michael Reynolds (Economics Department)

Recognising the contributions to our University from any staff members who do not teach, who demonstrate a commitment to supporting students, and/or bettering the University community.

• Jane Thorn (Faculty of Biological Sciences)
• Joe Blunt (School of Medicine)
• Jo Westerman (Organisational Development and Professional Learning)

Recognising the individual or group who continually inspire students, using their passion and dedication for a subject area to inspire others to continually develop their thinking and academic skills.

• Arjun Khara (School of Design)
• Liam Taylor (School of Geography)
• Tao Jiang (Leeds University Business School)

Recognising those have actively worked in partnership with others to secure positive, student-led change that makes a real difference to students.

• Aicha Sandy (School of Biomedical Sciences)
• Gergely Kajos (School of Education)
• Mohammed Butt (School of Mechanical Engineering)

Recognising any registered Leeds postgraduate researcher (PGR) who, while undertaking their own research, makes a significant impact on our learning/research community, or the wider world.

• Louise Earnshaw (School of Languages, Cultures and Societies)
• Pint of Science Leeds City Coordinators 2024
• Zoe Cole (School of Biology)

Recognising a student, or student group, who have made a significant impact at Leeds during their studies. This could be through academic excellence, their contribution to co-curricular activities, or enhancing the learning experience or sense of belonging for their peers.

• Cerys May (School of Healthcare)
• SASHA – Students Against Sexual Harassment and Abuse
• Sebastian Glasper (School of Media and Communications)

Recognising meaningful changes developed as the outcome of a partnership between students and staff. This could include, but is not limited to, co-created initiatives in student education, work around engaging student communities, or collaborative efforts on wellbeing, equality and diversity.

• AHC Student Advisory Board
• Joanna Brown (Digital Education Enhancement)
• Leeds University Business School Alumni Team

Recognising any person or group, either student or staff, who has made an exceptional improvement to opportunities or experiences for students.

• Andrew Tomlinson (Institute for Transport Studies)
• CaSSL – Creating a Safe Space to Learn (School of Healthcare)
• Farhat Yaqoob (Chaplaincy)