UWESU Student Led Teaching Awards

This year, UWE Students' Union will be recognising members of University staff and mentors for excellent quality teaching and student support. This is where you come in!

This year the Students’ Union has received funding off the Higher Education Academy and the National Union of Students to carry out a Student Led Teaching Awards Project. Throughout February students were able to nominate any UWE member of staff for one of 7 awards celebrating their impact on student’s lives. During this period we received 164 nominations from across the university, including staff from UWE Federation Colleges, academic and non-academic staff. Full details of the categories can be found here . The shortlisted nominees and winners will be invited to the Annual Student Rep Awards to receive their awards, and the winners also recognised at the Better Together Awards.

Do you know a lecturer or someone that's supported you through some challenging times at University? Who do you look forward to being taught by? Have you been inspired by a member of staff whilst on placement? We're giving you the opportunity to nominate them for an award!

The winners, chosen by a panel of judges, will be presented with their award with a combined Student Led Teaching Awards and Student Rep Awards dinner on the 28th of March this year.

Please note that Nominations for Student Led Teaching Awards 2012 are now closed. The ceremony will take place later this mont.

Nominations Categories

The Assessment and Feedback Award

The Assessment and Feedback Award will be given to a member of staff that provides quality summative feedback detailing what you have done well and why.

They will give you detailed comments on what you need to do better and giving you ideas on how you can improve in the future.

You will have received your feedback in a timely manner.

2011-12 Winner: Iain McDonald

The Innovative Teaching Style Award

The Innovative Teaching Style Award will be given to a member of staff that has provided an innovative teaching experience using a range of technology.

They will understand that individuals have different learning styles and uses a range of approaches to suit their individual needs or will use creative and unique approaches to teaching giving students' the chance to explore new technology and ways of thinking and learning.

2011-12 Winner: Julian Webb

The Non-Academic Staff Award

This award will be given to a member of staff that provides a valuable and friendly service, helping to enhance the student experience. They will be helpful and supportive with dealing with students' questions and concerns.

Do you know someone that's approachable and knowledgeable and puts students' first? They could be a librarian who has helped you in many ways, a member of IT services or a fantastic receptionist.

2011-12 Winner: Mark Barton

The Staff Mentor/Placement Supervisor Award

This award will be given to an exceptional member of staff who takes time to get to know each student and provides support and patience tailored to their needs. They will also provides ongoing support during both studies and placement.

If they are a mentor they will make the classroom learning relevant to placement.

2011-12 Winner: Vanessa Parmenter

The INSPIRE Award

Keeping in line with UWE's INSPIRE vision and mission, do you know someone that Inspires you?

Are they passionate about Innovation, Nurturing talent, Student experience, Participation, Internationalisation, Research, Exchange. In short, INSPIRE!

2011-12 Winner: Nicholas Smith

The INSPIRE Award (UWE Federation)

Are you studying at a UWE Federation College? Keeping in line with UWE's INSPIRE vision and mission, do you know someone that Inspires you?

Are they passionate about Innovation, Nurturing talent, Student experience, Participation, Internationalisation, Research, Exchange. In short, INSPIRE!

2011-12 Winner: Karl Rawstrone

The Student Experience Impact Award

The Student Experience Impact Award will be awarded to a member of staff that goes above and beyond to improve the student experience. They will engage with students' through a variety of means, assisting and encouraging Student Reps.

They will promote positive change and actively work on resolving student issues. They will understand that students' needs and wants constantly change and are willing to change their approach to provide the best student experience.

2011-12 Winner: Chris Toomer & UWE Library Services