MDXSU Student-Led Teaching Awards 2020: WINNERS
This year we had to host our Student-Led Teaching Awards (SLTA) a little differently. On Friday 1st May we annouced our winners across our social media channels and picked some of the best quotes directly from the nominations we recieved.
These awards are key opportunity for Middlesex students to show their appreciation and recognition of academic and professional services staff members from across the university.
From 15 January to 15 February 2020, students nominated staff in thirty different categories to receive recognition as part of the Student-Led Teaching Awards.
MDXSU Student Officers and Student Representatives from Union Council read through all the nominations and took the time to determine the shortlist and winners based on what students wrote in their nominations and the criteria of the awards themselves.
After receiving a staggering 505 nominations across all categories, we want to thank the hundreds of students who placed nominations, and congratulate all staff who were nominated, shortlisted and those who went on to win.
Accessible Education Award
This award recognises a member of staff who continuously works hard to ensure that the curriculum and their teaching is inclusive and accessible for all students. The winner of the Accessible Education award is Cariona Flaherty.
Commitment to Student Employability Award
This award recognises the work of an individual staff member who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the employability or personal and professional development of students. This can be a placement provider, personal tutor, lecturer or any other staff member at MDX.The winner of the Commitment to Student Employability Award is Claire Lewis.
Innovative Teaching Award
This award recognises a member of staff who is known for doing it differently and who finds new and innovative ways of teaching and/or supporting students.The winner of the Innovative Teaching Award is Martin Ward.
Outstanding Feedback Award
This award recognises a member of academic staff who consistently gives high quality feedback in relation to students' work. The winner of the Outstanding Feedback Award is Paul Cobley.
Outstanding Wellbeing & Student Support Award
This award recognises a member of staff, including personal tutors, who work hard to support students and help to promote positive mental wellbeing and care. The winner of the Outstanding Wellbeing & Student Support Award is Julie Moody.
Postgraduate Research Supervisor of the Year
This award recognises a postgraduate research supervisor who has played a crucial part in postgraduate students' learning, development and overall experience. The winner of the Postgraduate Research Supervisor of the Year Award is Costas Priporas.
Professional Services Staff Member of the Year
This award recognises a member of non-teaching staff who has had a positive impact on the student experience and MDX community. This includes those working in administration, student support, the library, catering, reception, MDX Works and in any non-teaching role within the University. The winner of the Professional Services Staff Member of the Year Award is Taiwo Oniti.
Course of the Year
This award recognises a course or programme whose staff work collectively to provide an outstanding student experience for those studying on the course or programme. The winner of the Course of the Year Award is Theatre Arts.
Department of the Year
This award recognises an academic department whose staff work collectively to provide an outstanding student experience for those studying within the department. The winner of the Department of the Year is Psychology.
Academic Staff Member of the Year
This award recognises an oustanding member of academic/teaching staff who has had a postive impact on the learning and student experience. There is one award per faculty.
Academic Staff Member of the Year (Faculty of Arts & Creative Industries)
The winners of the Academic Staff Member of the Year (Faculty of Arts & Creative Industries) Award are Alberto Duman & Loraine Leeson.
Academic Staff Member of the Year (Faculty of Professional & Social Sciences)
The winner of the Academic Staff Member of the Year (Faculty of Professional & Social Sciences) Award is Jae Hwan Park.
Academic Staff Member of the Year (Faculty of Science & Technology)
The winner of the Academic Staff Member of the Year (Faculty of Science & Technology) Award is Alechia Van Wyk.
Champion for Students
This award recognises a member of staff who acts as a champion for students and their voices. The winner of the Champion for Students Award is James Downes.
