The annual Students’ Union Awards took place on Thursday, 21st May, in the Vice-Chancellor’s Hall, bringing together staff and students to celebrate the outstanding contributions made across the University community over the past year.
The event recognised the dedication, hard work, and impact of University staff, student staff, student leaders, volunteers, and societies who have helped enhance the student experience throughout the year. A total of 22 awards were presented on the evening, including Lecturer of the Year, Academic Support Staff of the Year across each faculty, student staff awards, society awards, and special recognition awards celebrating volunteering milestones and exceptional contributions.
This year also saw the introduction of three new special awards designed to recognise individuals who have made a significant difference within the University community:
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The Spirit of Wolves Award celebrated those who demonstrated a strong commitment to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment for students and colleagues.
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The Lasting Impact Award recognised individuals who consistently went above and beyond expectations, showing dedication, reliability, and enthusiasm in their role.
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The Above and Beyond Award honoured a student who demonstrated exceptional leadership, creativity, and selflessness, while making a meaningful impact on the student experience.
The Students’ Union would like to congratulate all shortlisted nominees and winners, and thank everyone who continues to make our student community such a positive and supportive place.
Please see a full breakdown of our award categories and winners below:
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Name
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Award Category
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Avril Langard-Tang
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Lecturer of the Year (FABSS)
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Zoe Stuart
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Lecturer of the Year (FEHW)
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Suresh Renukappa
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Lecturer of the Year (FSE)
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Deborah Dallison
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Academic Support Staff (FABSS)
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David Martin
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Academic Support Staff of the Year (FEHW)
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Kinza Khan
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Academic Support Staff of the Year (FSE)
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Rhiannan Davies
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Student Staff of the Year (University)
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Megan Powell
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Student Staff of the Year (Students’ Union)
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Dr. Nadia Asghar
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Staff Award for Championing Diversity
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Eranga Oshada Amarathunga
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Above and Beyond Award
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Pharm Soc – Meet & Greet Bowling Social
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Society Event of the Year
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Psychology Society
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New Society of the Year
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Board Game Society
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Society of the Year
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Paul Freeman
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Volunteering Impact Award
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Tracy Spicer-Neal and Kath Bell
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Spirit of Wolves Award
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Chandra Bahadur Sunar
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Student Voice Champion Award
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Louis Addae
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Voice for All Award
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Chloe-Marie Hughes
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Partnership Award
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Benjamin Sekpe
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Changemaker Award
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Benjamin Sekpe
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Lasting Impact Award
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Divine Innocent
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Peer Support Award
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Paul Freeman
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Academic Community Award
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