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“The Partnership Awards have always been a fantastic celebration of the hard work and dedication of staff and students across our community. I am honoured to have hosted the night for two years now! I am continuously amazed by the diversity of initiatives we are surrounded by, and feel very lucky to have been able to celebrate with everyone involved. We saw over 2,600 individuals and groups nominated throughout the process, and everyone should all be very proud of the role they’ve played in contributing to inspiring others at Leeds.” – Bethan Corner, LUU Education Officer

“From start to finish, this year’s Partnership Awards have given our University community the chance to celebrate success at all levels. From students to educators, to our professional services staff, we’ve heard about how we all move forward together.”

“Congratulations to all of our winners this evening, but also to every single one of the 2,600 nominees the awards received this year. These awards really celebrate the breadth of talent at the University of Leeds and I’ve really enjoyed celebrating it with you all.” – Jeff Grabill, Deputy Vice Chancellor: Student Education

“I’m absolutely thrilled to have received the Overall Leeds Partnership Awards this year, which left me speechless and deeply grateful. I really appreciate the opportunities I have been given this last year and the chance to see this recognised, not only for myself but also to learn about all the other amazing work happening on and off campus. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported me and congratulations to all the nominees and winners for making such a meaningful impact on our community.” – Sebastian Wayne Glasper

Nominees in this category should encapsulate the University of Leeds’ and LUU’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.

Winner: Sharon Tuwei (Computing)

Shortlisted nominees:

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

Nominees in this category should 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.

Winner: Kashmir Kaur (Language Centre)

Shortlisted nominees:

• Dr. Louise Fletcher (Civil Engineering)
• Stephen Muench (Biomedical Sciences)
• Kashmir Kaur (Language Centre)

This category recognises 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.

Winner: Miller Alonso Camargo-Valero (Civil Engineering)

Shortlisted nominees:

• Miller Alonso Camargo-Valero (Civil Engineering)
• School of Dentistry Mentoring Scheme (FMH)
• Academic Mentors, Lifelong Learning Centre (Cross-Institution)

Nominees in this category should demonstrate a commitment to wellbeing on campus through their everyday work, or special initiatives. Nominations should explain the impact of the work, and the scale of those who benefit.

Winner: AHC Wellbeing (AHC)

Shortlisted nominees:

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

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

Winner: Alejandro Bueno Espindola (Electronic & Electrical Engineering)

Shortlisted nominees:

• Alejandro Bueno Espindola (Electronic & Electrical Engineering)
• Matty Burchell (Education)

This category celebrates 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.

Winner: Katharine Osman (Media & Communication)

Shortlisted nominees:

• Ellen Wang (LUBS)
• Katharine Osman (Media & Communication)
• Marc Steward (Careers Service)

This category recognises 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.

Winner: Caroline Starkey (Philosophy, Religion & History of Science)

Shortlisted nominees:

• Dr. Catherine Bates (LLC)
• Caroline Starkey (Philosophy, Religion & History of Science)
• Mike Reynolds (Economics)

New for 2024, this award recognises the contributions to our University from any staff member who does not teach. This includes, but is not limited to, colleagues in the Student Education Service, Campus Services, Leeds University Union, Libraries, Careers, Technicians or any other staff member. Nominees should demonstrate a commitment to supporting students, and/or bettering the University community.

Winner: Jo Westerman (OD&PL)

Shortlisted nominees:

• Jane Thorn (Faculty of Biological Sciences)
• Joseph Blunt (Medicine)
• Jo Westerman (OD&PL)

This category will recognise 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.

Winner: Dr. Arjun Khara (Design)

Shortlisted nominees:

• Liam Taylor (Geography)
• Tao Jiang (Marketing)
• Dr. Arjun Khara (Design)

Nominees for this category should have actively worked in partnership with others to secure positive, student-led change that makes a real difference to students.

Winner: Aicha Sandy (Biomedical Sciences)

Shortlisted nominees:

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

This award recognises 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.

Winner: Pint of Science Leeds City Coordinators (Cross-Institution)

Shortlisted nominees:

• Zoe Cole (Biology)
• Pint of Science Leeds City Coordinators (Cross-Institution)
• Louise Earnshaw (Languages, Cultures & Societies)

This award recognises 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.

Winner: SASHA (Students Against Sexual Harassment and Abuse) (Cross-Institution)

Shortlisted nominees:

• Cerys May (Healthcare)
• SASHA (Students Against Sexual Harassment and Abuse) (Cross-Institution)
• Sebastian Wayne Glasper (Media and Communication)

This award will celebrate 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.

Winner: AHC Student Advisory Board (AHC)

Shortlisted nominees:

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

This award recognises any person or group, either student or staff, who has made an exceptional improvement to opportunities or experiences for students. This may include; staff who have developed new methods to support and communicate with students; excellent opportunities linked to student success; support schemes, activities or campaigns to help students love their time at Leeds; activities to foster a sense of belonging in Leeds; or innovative ways to enhance the student learning experience. In short, the Contribution to Student Experience Award recognises that which makes our campus so special!

Winner: CaSSL (Creating a Safe Space to Learn) (FMH) & Farhat Yaqoob

Shortlisted nominees:

• Farhat Yaqoob (Chaplaincy)
• Andrew Tomlinson (Institute for Transport Studies)
• CaSSL (Creating a Safe Space to Learn) (FMH)

This Award cannot be nominated to directly, and is decided upon at the discretion of the shortlisting panel. It is given to the person or people whose work embodies the ethos of the Leeds Partnership and has an exceptional impact on our community. Often this will be a person, group, or School that has been nominated broadly, or particularly active on a specific issue.

Winner: Sebastian Wayne Glasper (Media and Communications)