UWSU OFFICERS 2017/18 Freya Thompson, President Dan Seamarks, Vice President Harrow Ludovica Siniscalchi Bernarbo’, Vice President Cavendish Joseph Dele Ikebudu, Vice President Marylebone Ethel Tambudzai, Vice President Regents & LTS
PROFESSOR ROLAND DANNREUTHER Deputy Vice Chancellor, Student Experience
SOCIAL SCIENCES & HUMANITIES Ethel Tambudzai Vice President, Regents & LTS
OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC SUPPORT For outstanding commitment to the student experience
OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC SUPPORT Andreas Aresti Senior Lecturer, History, Sociology & Criminology “Always
engaging with students and very supportive.”
OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC SUPPORT Dibyesh Anand Head of Department, Politics and International Relations “For a Head of Department to invest so much time in students is a very rare thing. Dibyesh goes above and beyond his role, making sure he is actively engaged with students. He is an inspirational figure, encouraging students to not only be academically successful but actively take part in political activities outside of academia. I look up to him as an activist.�
OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC SUPPORT Naomi Rudoe Senior Lecturer, History, Sociology & Criminology “Such
a kind and friendly lecturer! Even during such a busy time in the year, she has helped me so much - I’m not even her student this semester!”
OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC SUPPORT Kate Sutherland Senior Lecturer, Westminster Law School “Kate always go the extra mile to help students and always making sure students are understand a particular area so that we can be at per in class, more so she is hard working and caring person”
OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC SUPPORT Sam Raphael Senior Lecturer, Politics & IR “Sam Raphael is a fantastic lecturer who demonstrates a clear passion and understanding of his subject. He brings to life theories that otherwise can be very complicated. His in-depth knowledge of International Relations as well as his ability to contextualise abstract concepts has created an environment in which discourse is ripe, and all our opinions have as valid as each other. �
OUTSTANDING NON-ACADEMIC SUPPORT For outstanding commitment to the student experience
OUTSTANDING NON-ACADEMIC SUPPORT ESTATES TEAM Regents, LTS & Cavendish Team
“The work they do behind the scenes is at the core of all activities that the SU is able to achieve. This covers all staff from reception and House Staff to building services, their support helps the SU to run great events for students on campus!”
OUTSTANDING NON- ACADEMIC SUPPORT IAIN STRONACH Faculty Registrar, SSH “I know that he was involved in my MCs process and he was so supportive, understanding and so considerate of how hard it can be to be a student with a lot of stuff going on. I can never thank him enough for being one of the only reasons I am still at uni doing my degree.”
OUTSTANDING NON- ACADEMIC SUPPORT Dr Miles Mcleoud Support Staff, Westminster Law School
“An amazing member of staff who always helps with all enquiries. Miles responds to emails soo quickly and always knows all the students. He is encouraging, helpful and always makes time for any students that approach him.”
VICE PRESIDENT’S AWARD For supporting the work of the Vice President
Farhang Morady
WESTMINSTER BUSINESS SCHOOL & FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT Joseph Ibekebudu Vice President, Marylebone
OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC SUPPORT For outstanding commitment to the student experience
OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC SUPPORT Gizem Morris Lecturer, Marketing “With her passion and immense knowledge in Marketing, as well as offering fun and memorable real-life examples. One of the top qualities of an excellent teacher, to me, is doing things with such great passion, it is automatically transmitted to their students.�
OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC SUPPORT Tantawy Moussa Senior Lecturer “He has made complex concepts very easy to understand and all the relevant material has been provided in advance. Has been an absolute pleasure to be in his class because it is very easy to follow his style of teaching.�
OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC SUPPORT Ioannis Christodoulou Senior Lecturer
“Very engaging lectures, included personal and practical examples which made the lectures entertaining and more memorable. Was very reachable and always offered personal help, even at very short notice!”
OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC SUPPORT Ali Sahin Senior Lecturer “Ali is such an amazing teacher and gave me such encouraging support throughout my final year of university. He even went as far as to help me update my CV and constantly reminded and sent us job applications. Such an inspiring and motivating teacher. One in a million�
OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC SUPPORT Matthew Haycocks Senior Lecturer
“Very helpful and motivated tutors. he always motivates us and supports us so passionate about the course and transfer his knowledges to us.”
OUTSTANDING NON-ACADEMIC SUPPORT For outstanding commitment to the student experience
OUTSTANDING NON- ACADEMIC SUPPORT Marylebone Cleaning Team Estates & Facilities
“The reason I am nominating cleaning staff is because they keep the University nice and clean. I never saw them relaxing they are always doing their job. They really are the unsung heroes of the University”
OUTSTANDING NON- ACADEMIC SUPPORT Heidi Kinman 3D Workshop “The 3D workshop couldn't run without her. She enables many students from different courses to create their ideas. She helps you from start to Finnish. She puts so much time and energy into everyone's work she deserves some kind of medal.”
OUTSTANDING NON- ACADEMIC SUPPORT Anne McCabe Insert Job Title “Anne has helped me personally in securing a work placement and has generously offered her time and commitment to assist me in finding the right company. She is a caring and loving person who has helped other students as well when they had any queries.�
VICE PRESIDENT’S AWARD For supporting the work of the Vice President
Evgeniya Macleod
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Ludovica Siniscalchi Bernabo Vice President, Cavendish
OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC SUPPORT For outstanding commitment to the student experience
OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC SUPPORT Claire Robertson Life Sciences “A constant smile and willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty for students is infectious. A truly rare and highly sought after lecturer who without a shadow of doubt truly deserves rewarding for her efforts in the three years I have been at the University.�
OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC SUPPORT Sam Evans Psychology “His incredible passion for the innovation and creativity module which was felt by many and allowed them to do their best work. he was always available and willing to help and was by far the best teacher in all departments that I have come across during my time at the University.�
OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC SUPPORT Stephen Getting Biomedical Sciences “His lectures are quite detailed and interesting. Something that Steve says which I find motivational is "you are going to leave this uni as a scientist rather than someone with a science degree". He is great.�
OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC SUPPORT Barbara Villarini Computer Science “During my module with Barbara, she displayed a different passion for her students to achieve, and it was clear she would make extra effort on the students that did not understand what was happening. And even after the module has ended, with parts of my course I don’t understand, I am still able to approach her for help and she will not turn me away, for this I think Barbara deserves to be nominated.”
OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC SUPPORT Ihab Tewkif Nutrition
“Ihab is a wonderful, kind, and supportive lecturer. He makes the lecture easy to understand and he encourage us to work harder.”
OUTSTANDING NON-ACADEMIC SUPPORT For outstanding commitment to the student experience
OUTSTANDING NON-ACADEMIC SUPPORT Alex Stanton DLS
“For being an amazing person who puts students at the forefront of what she does.”
OUTSTANDING NON-ACADEMIC SUPPORT Gareth Hawkins Estates & Facilities “I would like to thank Gareth for all his hard work in trying to keep the campuses safe spaces for everyone. Our front of house staff are the most front facing individuals and don’t often get the recognition they deserve.”
OUTSTANDING NON-ACADEMIC SUPPORT Sharan Bhambra Academic Standards
“Sharan has one of the hardest jobs and manages to be fair to all students as well as understanding them and being a friend.”
VICE PRESIDENT’S AWARD For supporting the work of the Vice President
Mark Baldwin
SCHOOL OF MEDIA, ARTS & DESIGN Dan Seamarks Vice President, Harrow
OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC SUPPORT For outstanding commitment to the student experience
OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC SUPPORT Ben Joiner Course Leader, Fine Art “A great course leader! So kind hearted, cares about all the students on the course and comes up to talk to us all individually; sometimes just for a chat and some times to tell us about artist or shows we would like. Thanks Ben for all the help and support you give us!!.�
OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC SUPPORT Peter Dukes Director of Student Experience “The nomination of Peter Dukes is simple, he's been a tutor I can talk to whenever needed. A reminder of why my degree will be worth it an inspiration when I felt my lowest. He's been a listener, a guider and most importantly a supporter throughout my entire three years at the University of Westminster. If not for him then I'm quite sure I'd be lost. And I speak for the entirety of CMP when I say this.�
OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC SUPPORT Christopher Hogg TV Production “I had him as a lecturer last year and he really made an impact on my learning and helped me enjoy coming to uni. His method of teaching is great and he gets along with all the students too. Definitely deserves to be recognised for his work!�
OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC SUPPORT Doug Specht Lecturer “I am chaotic and get excited about my ideas, but don't always know how to convey them. Doug is patient, he listens, shares my passion and helps me refine my ideas so I can channel my thought process into something a little more comprehendible... feel very lucky to have Doug as a supervisor.”
OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC SUPPORT Rosie Armstrong MA Menswear
“For being constantly ace across the course and supporting us to to achieve our full potential. You’re such a fab academic!”
OUTSTANDING NON-ACADEMIC SUPPORT For outstanding commitment to the student experience
OUTSTANDING NON-ACADEMIC SUPPORT Matthew McGuiness Technician “In the past couple of months, while we’ve been doing our final projects in the studio, Matt has been there for us constantly - even if it meant coming in early and keeping the studio open late for us. We couldn’t have managed our final studio projects without him. ”
OUTSTANDING NON-ACADEMIC SUPPORT Sarah Maule Library Services Manager “For always looking to provide the best service and facilities to students and being open to suggestions when trying to meet their needs in the library..�
OUTSTANDING NON-ACADEMIC SUPPORT Harrow Estates Team Estates and Facilities
“For being absolutely dedicated to keeping the campus in tip top condition for every single student.”
VICE PRESIDENT’S AWARD For supporting the work of the Vice President
Debbie Rumball
OFFICER'S AWARD 2017 For supporting the work of the UWSU Officer Team
Johnathan
THANK YOU FOR AN AMAZING YEAR!