ncl+ Student Achievement Awards 2011

ncl+ Student Achievement Awards 2011

Spotlighting the achievements of Newcastle University students in their extra-curricular and society activities

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6.45pm 7.45pm 8pm 9.45pm

Bucks Fizz reception Light buffet Presentation of awards Ceremony ends

Opening address: Prof Ella Ritchie (Deputy Vice-Chancellor) Compered by: Tom Delamere (President, Union Society) & Lil Collingham (Education Officer, Union Society)

Awards - the shortlist

Laura Bennett For her volunteer role with SCAN & particularly projects with disadvantaged children

James Heeley For working with children in South Africa, football coaching & teaching the dangers of HIV

Anushka Mehrotra Promoting sexual health & reducing the stigma of HIV/AIDS in Buenos Aires

Rebekah Moore Helping with the provision of a safe haven for homeless people at Christmas

Ailidh Smith Leading a new initiative teaching elderly people how to use laptops and the internet

Elliot Bentley For his contribution to The Courier, The CourierOnline, NSR & TCTV

Katherine Bishop For her initiatives as Lifestyle Editor of The Courier, Co-Head of News at NSR & volunteer at TCTV

Simon Murphy For his work as News Editor at The Courier, managing a team of 30 writers

Aimee Philipson For her work as Head of Digital Media at The Courier, & her roles with the Media Executive Committee & TCTV

Lewis Potter For creating GeekyMedics.com – an innovative revision website for medical students

Feminist Society Renewing an interest in feminist politics with inclusive events throughout the year

Anglo-Chinese Society Developed a crosscultural society for Chinese students & those studying Chinese International Development Society Improvement in their conference with the inclusion of new & exciting speakers

Jazz Orchestra Regained enthusiasm & passion for the jazz band, creating new opportunities

TCTV Successful re-brand & re-launch, creating a renewed interest in student TV

Adit Agarwal Showcasing a committed contribution to raising awareness of the changes to immigration rules

Laura Ions Organising the North East Postgraduate Conference, giving students the chance to present their work

Clementine Manning For her commitment & contribution to a wide range of representation roles across the University

Felix Roesch For his achievements representing postgrads & raising awareness of issues affecting international students

Alexander George Thomas For his commitment & contribution to a wide range of representation roles in the School of Biology

Dance Society Offering dance classes to all levels & competing at several national competitions

Oladeji Oloko Promoting recycling initiatives at a major UK festival with Coca Cola’s Live Positively Crew

Musical Medics A new society presenting student musical theatre while supporting local charities NUTS Staging 12 productions, a drama festival & providing a springboard into theatre

Pole Dancing Society A new society to increase girls’ self confidence & improve health through a new style of fitness

Amy Priestley Taking a lead with SCAN’s work in the wider community inc Guerilla Gardening & Rupert’s Wood projects

Siobhan Sherry Part of the University’s Sustainability Team, focusing on communicating environmental concerns to staff campus wide

Spot prize!

A solar charger and Divine chocolate, provided by the University Sustainability Team in recognition of the contribution that students make to the environmental sustainability at the University and across the region

Bronwen Colquhoun Setting up an innovative art space in Newcastle for young artists across the region

Victoria Adams Training creative writing students in public engagement by setting up a writing residency across Newcastle Daniel Ellis Enabling several amateur community theatre organisations to exist, offering publicity & financial advice

Samuel Jefferson Writing a critically acclaimed play which was performed at the Fringe & raising standards of NU Theatre

Mark Bowers Improving the health & safety record for the Boat Club & a key member of the AU Executive Committee

Anna Gamburg Establishing a national cross University Kick & Thai boxing tournament at Newcastle University

Nicola Lazenby National award-winning contribution at the Sainsbury’s UK School Games for volunteer co-ordination

Faye Naul Gaining qualifications & subsequently coaching local primary school children in netball

Andrew Novell Leading on a campuswide classical summer music festival for students, by students

Tarren Smarr Coaching the Cheerleading Club to national success & improving safety standards for the sport

Laura Green Creating a sustainable society that creates links between the Accounting course

Hannah Morrey For her sustained efforts with NUTS throughout the year as the society secretary

Catherine Louis For chairing the Newcastle International Development Conference Committee 2011 Greta Pells Maintaining the high standards of the Yoga Society, securing teachers & venues

Hannah Foote Helping to support speech & language therapists in Uganda

Jennifer Stanger For her role in setting up Musical Medics, recruiting members & organising fundraising events

Holly Gillingham Fundraising & helping to build an orphanage for AIDs orphans in Uganda

Cecily Henderson For her work at a Mvumi secondary school in a village in Tanzania

Anelise Siddle Delivering workshops to parent & carer groups (part of the Queen Bee Project)