Staff Awards – Coventry

Celebrating the achievements of academic and professional services staff members across Coventry University and CU Coventry on Monday 24 March.

Celebrating the achievements of academic and professional services staff members across Coventry University and CU Coventry on Monday 24 March.

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

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

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

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

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

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
  • College of Business and Law
    • Amir Daneshvar Hakimi Meibodi
    • Anita Gill
    • Sarkar Kabir
    • College of Engineering, Environment, and Sciences
    • Daniel Goldsmith
    • Ivan Stevenson
    • Steven Foster
  • School of Health and Care
    • Emma Calcutt
    • Emma Winterman
    • Ikedinachi Ogamba
    • CU Coventry
    • Bashir Jimoh
    • Jawad Khan
    • Jonathan Harris
  • Postgraduate Research
    • Chris Day
    • Katy Morrison
    • 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

The shortlisting process

All nominations will be anonymised and scored by our student-only shortlisting panel. Shortlisted nominees will be contacted with an invitation and winners will be announced during the awards ceremony. The criteria against which nominations will be scored is: 
 

  • Quality of the nomination
  • The impact they have had on students e.g. resolution of feedback
  • The quality of engagement with the SU
  • The level of collaboration and representation with the SU, officers, reps and staff
  • How well the nominee has demonstrated SU values (helpful, ethical, inclusive)

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