Staff Awards – Coventry

Course of the Year will be awarded to an academic course team who have championed student voice on their course and ensured student experience is at the forefront of everything they do. Students on the winning course will feel their contributions are valued and have collaborated with staff to improve delivery of the course.

Shortlist:

• College of the Arts and Society
  • BSc Forensic Psychology
  • MSc Forensic Psychology
  • BA Graphic Design
  Winner: BScForensic Psychology
• College of Business and Law
  • BA Business Administration
  • MSc Business Analytics
  • BSc Economics
  Winner: BA Business Administration
• College of Engineering, Environment, and Sciences
  • BSc Biomedical Science
  • BSc Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity
  • BSc Forensic Science
  Winner: BSc Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity
• School of Health and Care
  • BSc Dietetics
  • BSc Physiotherapy
  • BSc Public health
  Winner: BSc Physiotherapy
• CU Coventry
  • BSc Electro-mechanical Engineering
  • BA Management and Leadership
  • BA Tourism and Hospitality Management
  Winner: BA Management and Leadership

These awards recognise academic staff members who have made a huge contribution to improving students’ experience inside and outside the classroom. They are motivating and inspiring teachers with a passion for their subject. They have actively participated with the SU's student voice activities to resolve feedback promptly and improve student experience.

Shortlist:

• Aarti Kotecha
• Benoit Granier
• Katerina Stamou
• Manjit Kaur
• Maureen Meadows
• Rebecca Gladwin Geoghegan
• Rumbi Mbondiya
• Taylor Ring
• Tracey Reeves

Winner: Aarti Kotecha, Manjit Kaur and Tracey Reeves

This award recognises an academic staff member who has gone above and beyond in supporting students beyond their academic needs. They have provided exceptional pastoral care, motivated and encouraged students to realise their full potential, and demonstrated exemplary teaching and mentoring ethics. Through their dedication, they have inspired students to develop a deeper understanding of their subject area and served as a positive role model, fostering both personal and academic growth.

Shortlist:

• Mark Johnston
• Rumbi Mbondiya
• Salvatore Collucello

Winner: Mark Johnston

These awards recognise staff members who contribute to students’ experience while not delivering the core curriculum in the classroom. This could include staff from the library, student support, IT, helpdesk, Talent Team, catering outlets or the Students' Union.

Shortlist:

• Edward Chamunokara
• John Chellian
• Luna Svetlauske
• Nathan Grant
• Suzanne White
• Tapiwa Sande

Winner: John Chellian, Luna Svetlauske and Suzanne White

This award recognises a staff member who has embraced the principles of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in their daily practices or through the successful delivery of a project. Their efforts demonstrate a commitment to fostering respect, fairness, and belonging, creating a more inclusive environment for students.

Shortlist:

• Judith Kabajulizi
• Katja Pilhuj
• Sam Vale

Winner: Judith Kabajulizi

These awards recognise main staff contacts or staff affiliates who have actively listened to student and representative feedback, driven positive changes to enhance the university experience, and supported the development of the student voice through collaboration with the Students' Union. They have demonstrated excellent communication skills and ensured the Students' Union is consistently informed and engaged.

Shortlist:

• College of the Arts and Society
  • Darren Reid
  • Phil Perry
  • Tulika Gadakari
  Winner: Phil Perry
• College of Business and Law
  • Amir Daneshvar Hakimi Meibodi
  • Anita Gill
  • Sarkar Kabir
  Winner: Amir Daneshvar Hakimi Meibodi
• College of Engineering, Environment, and Sciences
  • Daniel Goldsmith
  • Ivan Stevenson
  • Steven Foster
  Winner: Daniel Goldsmith
• School of Health and Care
  • Emma Calcutt
  • Emma Winterman
  • Ikedinachi Ogamba
  Winner: Emma Winterman
• CU Coventry
  • Bashir Jimoh
  • Jawad Khan
  • Jonathan Harris
  Winner: Jonathan Harris
• Postgraduate Research
  • Chris Day
  • Katy Morrison
  • Sam Morgan
  Winner: Sam Morgan

This award recognises an academic society mentor who has made a lasting impact on their related societies, supported societies to develop and encouraged student leaders to enhance student experience and belonging within their academic community.

Shortlist:

• Luca Morini
• Nikitha Rohith
• Selina Rowe

Winner: Nikitha Rohith