SLTAs 2023: The Winners
Thursday 23-03-2023 - 21:00
As we rolled into 2023, we asked Students about the staff at the University that had made their Student Experience at Middlesex - from their employability to their feedback, to the teachers who were innovating, to the professional services staff supporting students. We found the massive impact that staff had on students in the most difficult of times. We received an incredible 490 nominations across the University from students telling us about the incredible staff that we are lucky to have at MDX. We had 14 categories that staff was nominated in and a couple of weeks ago we announced our shortlisted staff for the Student-Led Teaching Awards.
Both students and staff were invited to tonight's award ceremony hosted in the Quad where they were recognised for the tremendous hard work they have conducted over the last couple of years. The SLTAs exist to champion and celebrate the partnership that exists between staff and students at MDX. We want to congratulate every staff member who was nominated, those who were shortlisted, and those who went on to win - the impact you have on students cannot be overestimated.
Academic of the Year (Arts & Creative Industries)
This year's ACI Academic of the Year is Dr. Giannina Warren.
Academic of the Year (Health, Social Care & Education)
This year's HSCE Academic of the Year is Shirley Allen.
Academic of the Year (Science & Technology)
This year's S&T Academic of the Year is Alechia Van Wyk.
Academic of the Year (Business & Law)
This year's B&L Academic of the Year is Dr. Franco Beschizza.
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 2022 Accessible Education Award is Natalie Staub.
Champion for Students
This award recognises a member of staff who acts as a champion for students and their voices. This year's Champion for Students is Voichita Judele.
Commitment to Student Employability
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 year's winner of the Commitment to Student Employability Award goes to Luiza Dantas.
Course of the Year
This award recognises a course of programme whose staff work collectively to provide an outstanding student experience for those studying on the course or programme. The 2022 Course of the Year is BA Interior Design.
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. This year's Department of the Year is Marketing, Branding and Tourism.
Innovative Teaching Award
This award recognises a member of staff who is known for finding new and innovative ways of teaching and/or supporting students. This year's winner of the Innovative Teaching Award is Dr. Nitin Deshmukh.
Outstanding Feedback Award
This award recognises a member of academic staff who consistently gives high-quality feedback in relation to students' work. The 2022 Outstanding Feedback Award goes to Jo Abdul-Rahim.
Outstanding Wellbeing and Student Support Award
This award recognises a member of staff, including personal tutors, who work hard to support students and help to promote mental wellbeing and care. This year's award goes to Alessandra De Tommaso.
PGR 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 2022 PGR Supervisor of the Year is Dr. Giulia Pecorella.
Professional Staff Member of the Year
This award recognises a member of non-teaching staff who has had such a positive impact on the student experience and MDX community. The 2022 Professional Staff Member of the Year is Jude Cringle.
