The Partnership was envisioned by students and staff at Leeds at a crucial point in the history of higher education. Paying higher fees, it would be easy for students to consider themselves consumers and staff suppliers of their immediate satisfaction rather than intellectual development. By outlining what they can expect from each other, the Partnership made it clear that the relationship between students and staff is not transactional but transformational.

To identify the shared set of expectations and behaviours staff and students initially worked separately to gather ideas before coming together to co-author the Partnership. This process revealed the importance of the expectations that exist not only between staff and students but also within these groups on a peer-to-peer level. Taking a dual bottom-up approach to writing the agreement meant that both the content and the language of the Partnership were appropriate and accessible for staff and students alike. Consequently, it received

high levels of support when it went to the Union’s Better University forum, University Senate and University Council. Furthermore it revealed that a majority of the behaviours are shared mutually by all staff and students at Leeds.

We Will

- Be responsible, accessible and respectful

- Prepare for, engage with and contribute learning at Leeds

- Help each other to reflect, develop and improve

The Partnership outlines the mutual expectations of us all as members of the University community. In April 2012 the Partnership Awards were held to celebrate staff and students at Leeds who exemplified these behaviours. The awards received over 500 nominations for 9 awards which were won by students and staff alike. This book documents the evening and how staffs and students have worked together, in partnership to make the University of Leeds better for everyone.

THE PARTNERSHIPAWARDS 2012

Winner - Christopher Lee Nominated by - Dr Siobhan Hugh-Jones: ‘Chris has been an exciting, forward thinking student in Psychology who has put his creative skills to excellent use in the production of PsychSpark - the first staff-student publication

in Psychology that builds community and shared knowledge.

Working with a team of undergraduates, Chris has designed a professional, engaging and impressive publication that has been noted by the Head of Institute, Faculty Dean and even Vivien Jones.

INNOVATIONAWARD

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The person that uses novel, innovative ways to engage and excite others.

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Chris has been innovative in the content, design and purpose of the publication and has fuelled excitement among staff and students about our shared passion for psychology. Chris drove the publication forward, motivating staff and students to contribute, and worked exceptionally hard to produce an outstanding first issue.’

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Dr Simon Budd, Hon. Senior Lecturer in Psychiatry.

‘The course is innovative, and helps new Freshers settle in to medical school quickly. It highlights important issues about potential careers, their own safety and aspects of the course including their professional conduct. Some examples of innovation in the programme include “MBCHB the Silent movie” and“Job Idol”.’

Professor Jeffrey Peakall, Professor of Process Sedimentology.

‘The lectures run by Jeff on Natural Hazards were presented in a way that was extremely engaging, interactive and most importantly fun. Truly inspiring!’

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Winner - Julie Wallbank Nominated by Chris Dietz ‘As my dissertation supervisor and Gender and the Law tutor, Julie has encouraged me to challenge all my acquired knowledge in respect of law and society. The way she leaves no stone unturned inspires me

(and other students) to aspire to the same academic diligence and creativity. Gender and the Law was a coherently structured course and yet I doubt that any two essays on the arguments for same-sex marriages will be the same. She also suggested that everyone in our class submit their essays to the Home Office Consultation on same-

CRITICAL THINKING AWARD

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The person who has challenged ideas and sparked discussion to further the understanding of a subject.

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sex marriage - highlighting how much she values our opinions and writing ability. The academic/tutor/mentor/friend that every student dreams of.’

Quote from the Winner

‘I was very happy indeed to be nominated for the Critical Thinking Award. To win it, was absolutely lovely, if not more than a little surprising given the stiff competition. The Partnership Awards here at Leeds are a great way of recognising and rewarding the mutuality of the experience of teaching and learning within the University.

The Critical Thinking Award in particular, stresses the importance of active learning both informed by and encouraging critical engagement with the subject. Being involved in teaching which is directly related to my own research definitely pays off as I find it relatively easy to stimulate students because I find my subject so dynamic and fascinating. Their input is incredibly important to me indeed, and has on many occasions helped me to formulate new ways of thinking.‘

Shortlisted

Jo Bryant, Student, Theology and Religious Studies, Faculty of Arts

‘Joanna’s impact on her peers as a result of this experience has been significant - both in terms of her ability to share expertise and insight but also her modelling of excellent critical and broader academic skills.’

Shaun Derry, Student, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health.

‘Shaun always critically analyses issues discussed in learning disability nursing modules, raises them within the class and sparks discussion within the group. I think this has really improved our understanding of the issues and arguments for and against therapies and practices, and has gone a long way into making us better nurses.’

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Winner - Jake Rylatt Nominated by Emma Bates ‘This year running has the committee has been made substantially easier through the help and support that we have received from Jake acting as School Rep.

His contacts with the Law School have been invaluable in helping improve not only the society but also the Law School

as a whole. His work didn’t end there and his contribution to the society as Mooting Sec on the committee has truly changed the whole status of the society. Taking the Mooting final to the Supreme Court has put Leeds, Leeds Law School and Leeds Law Society on the map and will no doubt have an impact in years to come. His role as both School Rep and Committee Member has brought the two facets of School and Society together bridging the gap

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The person who has made the biggest contribution to their School, Faculty or Department

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between staff and students and generating much more of a community within the building. His impact has been so great that the society are now working with the Law School to develop to a role on the committee for the School Rep to continue the communication and success from this year. Jake has gone above and beyond in every aspect of his role this year leaving his successor with a very tough act to follow.’

Shortlisted

Jeanette Hannah, Student Mental Health Advisor.

‘She helped me (and many others I’m sure) to get back on my feet and finish my course when I thought it would be impossible. It’s amazing how one person can make such a difference to so many students and staff, and make a huge contribution to such an important area.’

Catherine Roberts, Head of Administration, School of Food science and Nutrition.

‘Catherine makes the School tick. I really don’t know how she manages to juggle all of her roles but she is one in a million and really does make a difference to us all.’

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Winner - Jonathan Mound Nominated by Philippa Demonte ‘Jon has been the undergraduate course convener for Geophysical Sciences for the past 5/6 years. He has given us students constructive feedback not just on our coursework with him, but on CVs, work / further study applications, and other peripherals. The reason I have nominated Jon though is because he is one of the few lecturers who actually listens to the feedback us students give to him, and then

makes positive changes. This applies both to the geophysical sciences degree programme as a whole, and to the specific modules which Jon teaches. For example, as a result of student feedback 3 years ago, as of last year Jon started recording the audio from his lectures, syncing them to his lecture slides, and making these available on the VLE. For those of us who need a little extra time to get our heads around difficult scientific concepts or for international students where English is not their native language this has

CONSTRUCTIVEFEEDBACK AWARD

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The person who provides invaluable feedback, helping others to improve, develop and excel in your work.

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proved invaluable; we can go back and listen to the lectures in our own time, multiple times, until we fully understand the content. In another example, as a result of student feedback, Jon is making changes to the field trips and practical skills provided by the degree programme. Future students will benefit not only from more training, but more relevant training for careers specifically in geophysical sciences. This will give geophysics students from Leeds an even greater edge over our competitors from other universities upon graduation.’

Quote from the Winner

‘It is wonderful to have been selected from all of the worthy nominations to receive the Partnership Award for Constructive Feedback.

Communication between students and their lecturers is essential to ensure that students get the most out of their time at university. Obviously if students don’t know where they’ve gone wrong (and where they’ve gone right!) they can’t easily improve in the future; and it is also true that the assortment of module, program and university surveys that students fill out help staff improve what they do. In both cases, having the feedback is just the first step, we then need to think about that feedback and use it to keep continually improving.’

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Abigail Harrison-Moore, Senior Lecturer, School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies.

‘She gave me not only the most amount of feedback received for work I have had, but also the most effective and helpful. This is in addition to delivering engaging and interesting lectures!’

Candida Skinner, Postgraduate Operations Manager, Leeds University Business School.

‘Her dedication and passion towards her own work is a great motivating factor to her team members. She is an outstanding person, kind, generous and a great motivator, which always makes me want to better myself and my work ethics. Candida provides constructive feedback not only as part of the SRDS process but on a regular basis and this is always received positively and provides numerous opportunities to make me want to think and go beyond what is expected of me in my role.’ 0

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Winner - Liane Hobson Nominated by Claire Smith ‘Liane has been proactive in working with fellow students on her own Biodiversity & Conservation Masters programme as well as students on the other Biological Sciences Bioscience Masters Programme.

Liane has

- Proactively campaigned to improve journal access for Biological Science masters students.

- Contributed to meetings to help the School improve the delivery of learning and teaching

PARTICIPATION AWARD

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The person who is consistently prepared to get involved and reliably contribute to learning at Leeds.

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- Assisted at open days

- Held an informal recruitment event for current Leeds undergraduate biological sciences students to engage them with the Masters programme

- Organised social events for masters students together with staff to build the partnership within the school

- Been instrumental in the delivery of the partnership agreement throughout the Graduate School.’

Quote from the Winner

‘As the Taught Post-Graduate School Representative for the Faculty of Biological Sciences, I have been working really closely with both students and staff.

They [the staff] take all feedback on board and see what could be done about the suggestions that have been provided by students. This has led to improvements this year whilst the courses were running, but even more will be implemented for next year. I feel everyone knows that this will massively improve what were already amazing courses and help students get the most out of their time at Leeds.

My biggest allies throughout everything I’ve done have been the FBS graduate office staff,

who have continually gone above and beyond the call of duty to help however they can.’

Shortlisted

Jo Merrygold, Student, Theology and Religious Studies. Faculty of Arts.

‘During November’s Community Religions Project events Jo volunteered to take responsibility for the co-ordination of students undertaking fieldwork at Leeds City Museum, and then to assist with the reception held in the evening. She was an excellent ambassador for Theology and Religious Studies at Leeds and undertook the role with professionalism and enthusiasm.’

Sabrina Zhou, Student, International Corporate Law. Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law.

‘She has, in my view, completely immersed herself in the life at the University and taken up every possibility to learn something new. She is a person who shows others that determination and passion for what you do help you to go a long way.’ 1

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Faculty of Arts

Prof Stuart Murray, English, Inspirational Teaching, StaffYuka Oeda, East Asian Studies, Inspirational Teaching, StaffKevin Linch, History, Inspirational Teaching, StaffNicholas Ray, English, Inspirational Teaching, StaffRobin Le Poidevin, Philosophy, Inspirational Teaching, StaffAlison Hardie, StaffRichard De Ritter, StaffSophie Weeks, StaffMalcolm Chase, History, Inspirational Teaching, StaffMelinda Whong, Linguistics, Inspirational; Teaching, StaffAlistair McFadyen, StaffKatie Siddall, Arts, Critical Thinking, StudentJoanna Bryant, TRS, Critical Thinking, StudentMandy Poetzsch, German, Constructive Feedback, StaffPhilosophical Society and Staff in the Philosophy Department, Philosophy, CollaborationThe Japanese Society Committee, MFLC, CollaborationLeeds University Philosophical Society (Jade .. I don’t have her surname to had right now), Collaboration, StudentsMiles Davies, MFLC, Impact, StudentJulia Bowler, MFLC, Impact, StudentHelen Steward, StaffLeeds Philosophical Society, Arts, ImpactAlaric Hall, StaffDavid Platten, StaffIngo Cornils, German, Participation, StaffJo Merrygold, Arts, Participation, StudentDr Elenore Brooke, Classics, Extra Mile, StaffMel Prideaux, StaffMiles Davies, MFLC, Extra Mile, StudentGemma Bagshaw, Arts, Extra Mile, StudentHelen Steward, Philosophy, Extra Mile, StaffGemma Bagshaw, Arts, Mentor, StudentAnne Stazicker, MentorStephan Petzold, StaffEmily Timms, StudentJane Lindsay, TRS, Mentor, StaffRichard Hibbitt, French, Mentor, StaffDr. Richard Hibbit, French, Mentor, StaffWill Jackson, Art, Inspiratinal Teaching, StaffRobin LePoidevin, Philosophy, Inspirational Teachin, StaffTess Hornsby-Smith, Arts, Extra Mile, StaffUndergraduate Research Experience Team, Arts, Collaboration

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Faculty of Biological Sciences

Christopher Bowmer, StaffJoan Boyes, StaffJohn Grahame, StaffDr Katie Smith, FBS, Critical, StaffProf Sheena Radford, FBS, Constructive Feedback, StaffLiane Hobson, FBS, Participation, StudentDr. James Pickering, FBS, Extra Mile, StaffJuliet Hutcheson, FBS, Extra Mile, StudentEloise Brown, StudentGreg Hull, Sports, Extra Mile, StudentDr John Grahame, FBS, Mile, StaffChi Trinh, StaffAl Pickles, FBS, Mentor, StaffNikita Gamper, StaffDr Joan Boyes, FBS, Innovation, StaffAngie Wilshaw, FBS, Critical, StaffProfessor Peter Henderson, FBS, Mentor, Staff

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Leeds University Business School

Alan Murray, StaffEvelyne Coles, StaffPeter Wood, LUBS, Inspirational Teaching, StaffLarissa Bdzola, LUBS, Inspirational Teaching, StaffAndreea Bordianu, StudentTony Byng, LUBS, Inspirational Teaching, StaffProf Andrew Robinson, LUBS, Inspirational Teaching, StaffQuentin Outram, StaffJohn Hayes, LUBS, Inspirational Teaching, StaffDaniel Coffey, StaffCaterina Presi, StaffAlistair Norman, StaffAdam Cross, StaffDavid Spencer, StaffCatherine Noakes, StaffAlan Duboisée de Ricquebourg, StaffSteven Marcelino, LUBS, Innovation, StudentMalcolm Chapman, StaffJulia Clarke, LUBS, Innovation, StaffGladwell Mwangi, LUBS, Critical Thinking, StudentNitasha Berry, LUBS, Critical Thinking, StudentMalcolm Chapman, LUBS, Critical Thinking, StaffMassimiliano Carello, LUBS, Critical Thinking, StudentCandida Skinner, StaffRoshni George, Jack Bowens and Nina Sanderson (business)Steven Marcelino, LUBS, Impact, StudentEmilee Simmons, StudentDouglas Rose, StudentSteven Marcelino, LUBS, Participation, Studentsteph schofield, LUBS, Participation, StudentDouglas Rose, LUBS, Participation, StudentNicolas Forsans, LUBS, Participation, StaffHelen Steer, LUBS, StudentCatherine Dolan, StaffSteven Marcelino, LUBS, StudentDayananda Palihawadana, StaffTracey Wilman, LUBS, StaffCathy Myles, StaffIain Clacher, StaffLarissa Bdzola, LUBS, Mentor, StudentCathy Dolan, LUBS, Mentor, StudentCathy Myles, LUBS, Mentor, Staff

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Adam Cross, LUBS, Mentor, StaffMaria McCabe, LUBS, Mentor, StaffDouglas Rose, LUBS, Mentor, StudentMaria Maccabe, LUBS, StaffRichard O’Connors, LUBS,Mentor, StaffLeah Bennett, LUBS, Mentor, StaffInternational Cultural Festival (ICF) team 2012- Steven Marcelino and friends, LUBS

Faculty of Engineering

Dalya Ismael, StaffPeter Culmer, StaffMr. Krisen Moodley, Engineering, Inspirational Teachin, StaffDr.D.P.Steenson, Engineering, Inspirational Teaching, StaffXiaodong Jia, StaffProf. PJ Heggs (SPEME), Inspirational Teaching, StaffAntonia Borissova, StaffBarbara Evans, StaffTodd Stewart, StaffNick Efford, Computing, Innovation, StudentDalya ismael, Engineering, Critical Thinking, StudentAntonia Borissova, SPEME, StaffProf Denise Bower, Engineering,Impact, StaffAbimbola Oladokun, Engineering, Impact, StudentJiaxin Li, StudentMiss Lindsay Morris, SPEME, Impact, StaffKyriakos Kyriakopoulos, Engineering, Student Paul Steenson, StaffAlice Jiaxin Li, Engineering, StudentRob Hewson, Engineering, StaffPaul Steenson, Engineering, StaffAbdirahman Adam, StudentDr. A. Borrisova, Engineering, StaffDr. Antonia Borrisova, Engineering, StaffRobogals (Engineering) - Jess Chiu, Louise Hunter, Ashley Bell, Jennifer Edwards, Sarah Griffiths

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THEWINNERS

2012

School of Earth and Environment

Duncan Quincey, StaffJulia K Steinberger, Earth and Environment, Inspirational Teaching, John Barrett, Earth and Environment, Inspirational TeachingDamian Howells, StaffProfessor John Barrett, Earth and Environment, Inspirational TeachingJeffery Peakall, Earth and Environment, InnovationJohn Barrett, School of Earth and Environment, Critical ThinkingRichard Phillips, StaffSusannah Sallu, StaffJared West, School of earth and Environment, StaffJonathan Mound, StaffGeorgina Orso, School of Earth and Environment, Impact, StudentAndrew Gouldson, StaffDiane Collett, StaffDavid Bell, StaffProfessor Jurgen ‘Locko’ Neuberg, School of Earth and Environment, StaffDiane Collette School of Earth and Environment, Impact, StaffRebecca Jenkins; Anna Reeve; Isabella Chakiris; Rachel Meadows; Andreas Gavrialatos; Robert Buxton, Earth and Environment

Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law

Patrick McCarthy, Sociology, Inspirational Teaching, StaffRichard Tavernier, Sociology and Social Sciences, Inspirational Teaching, StaffMark Monaghan, StaffSue Pearson, StaffLinda Evans, Educations, Inspirational Teaching, StaffTom Campbell & Chris Till, Sociology, Inspirational Teaching, StaffDr Mark Monaghan, Sociology, Inspirational Teaching, StaffDavid Sugden, StaffDr. James Simpson, Education, Inspirational Teaching, StaffLinda Evans, Education, Innovation, Staff Julie Wallbank, Staff Chloe Wallace, StaffMartin Lam, StaffSharon Elley, Sociology, StaffMichael Wilson, Education, StaffDavid Sugden, Education, StaffSimon Borg, StaffRebecca Parry, Education, Impact, StaffRichard Tavernier, Sociology and Social Policy, Impact, Staff

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Becky Dutneall, Sociology and Social Policy, Impact, StudentJake Rylatt, Law, Impact, StudentAleksandrs Zlatopolskis, Education, Participation, StaffSagi Yechezkel, ESSL, Participation, StudentJake Rylatt, Law, Participation, StudentSabrina (Wei Qiong) Zhou, Law, Participation, StudentYosra Abdelkareem, ESSL,Participation, StudentJennifer Sands, Law, StaffMegan Hollis, Education, StudentTerra Glowach, Education, StudentSue Pearson, Education, StaffEdward Barnes, StudentLucy Brassey, ESSL, StudentAlexandra Axel-Berg, StudentMartin Wedell, StaffMAUREEN BUTTREE, ESSL, StaffMarika Hildebrandova, Law, StaffTim Heppell, POLIS, StaffMargaret Smith, Education, StaffJames Worrall, StaffHerabans Kaur, Law, StaffAlexander Zlatopolskis, ESSLSUE PEARSON, Education, StaffRichard Tavernier, Sociology and social Policy, StaffRebecca Dutneall, StudentCharlotte Burns, StaffJames Simpson, StaffIndira Banner, Education, StaffRoy Hughes, Education, StaffPenelope Robinson, Education, StaffDr. Martin Wedell, Education, StaffNick Waterman, POLIS, Impact, StaffLaura Davis, Sociology, StaffProfessor Mike Baynham, Education, StaffHerabans Kaur, Law, StaffDr. Sue Pearson, Education, Staff

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Faculty of Maths and Physical Sciences

Jitse Niesen, Mathematics, Inspirational Teaching, StaffProf. Peter Olmsted, MPS, Inspirational Teaching, StaffStuart Warriner, StaffNicola Bhuller, Food Science, Critical Thinking, StaffProf. Paul Kajda, Food Science, StaffMaths Society, Maths School Rep Amanda Otley, and Maths SSO Heather UgarteMark Pierzchalski, MPS, Impact, StudentProf. Mike Morgan, Food Science, Impact, StaffArthur Mercer, Student Catherine Roberts, StaffJosh Smith, MPS, Impact, StudentHeather Ugarte - school of maths undergraduate office, Participation, StudentMark Pierzchalski, MPS, StudentDave Fogarty, Staff Annette Taylor, StaffNeil Morrison, Mathematics, Mentor, StaffMark Pierzchalski, Mathematics, Mentor, StudentLouise Eaton, Food Science, StudentDmitry Shalashilin, StaffDave Forgaty, MPS, Mentor, Staff

Faculty of Medicine and Health

Claire Hulme, StaffGreg Nolan, StaffMark Mon-Williams, StaffSimon Budd, StaffShaun (Jonathan) Derry, Healthcare, Critical Thinking , StudentJane Macaskie, Healthcare, Critical Thinking, StaffBen Addlestone, StudentShupikai Rinomhota, Healthcare, Critical Thinking, StaffProf Robbie Foy, Medicine and Health, StaffBonnie Meekums, StaffKaren Worton-Smith, Healthcare, StaffGary Morris, StaffLeeds Marrow, Medicine and HealthLeeds Institute of health Science - Applied Health Cooperative TeamThe Anatomy Department Anatomy Department (Dave Roberts, Sheila Nunn, James Pickering)Dr Mark Mon Williams, Psychological Sciences, Impact, StaffGina Koutsopoulou, Institiute of psychological Sciences, Impact, Staff

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Alina Mingham, StudentMegan Howells, Psychology,Participation, StudentRosie Chiutare, Healthcare, Participation, StudentEd Sutherland, StaffJo Lay, Healthcare, StaffDr Claire Hulme, Health Sciences, StaffLiz Glidewell, AU Primary Care, StaffJennifer Parr, Health Sciences, StaffLaura Stroud, AU primary Care, StaffKathryn Meaney, Psychological Sciences, StaffAmanda Waterman, StaffBridgette Bewick, StaffSue Pavitt, Psychiatry, Mentor , Staff Siobhan Hugh-Jones, StaffElizabeth Cleave, StaffClaire Hulme, Health Sciences, Mentor, StaffGina Koutsopoulou, Institute of Psychological Sciences, Mentor, StaffLynn Gutteridge, StaffJanet Hirst, StaffSue Pavitt, Psychiatry, Mentor, StaffClaire Hulme, Health Sciences, Mentor, StaffAdam meyer, Medicine, Inspirational Teaching, StaffPearl Suzzane, Healthcare, Participation, StudentProf Dawn Freshwater, Psycho-Social Sciences, StaffGerry Ashe, Healthcare, Mentor, StaffJulia Turner and Anne Lawton, Healthcare, StaffJames Newall, Health Sciences, Staff

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Faculty of Performing Arts and Visual Culture

Judith Stamper, ICS, Inspirational Teaching, StaffEfrat Tseelon, StaffKerry Bristol, StaffGiles Moss, ICS, Inspirational Teaching, StaffSimon Popple, ICS, Inspirational Teaching, StaffBarbara Engh, StaffAbigail Harrison-Moore, StaffHarriet Notman and Joseph Kiff, PVAC, StudentTeresa Labrola & PVAC, StudentHannah Goddard, PVAC, Impact, StudentJane Rushton, Design, StaffBriony Thomas, StaffMark Westgarth, StaffHarriet Notman, PVAC, StudentClaudia Sternberg, StaffStephanie Last, PVAC, StudentLee Edwards, StaffChris Harris, Design, Mentor, StaffBarbra Engh, PVAC, Staff

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Service Providers

Anne Waters, StaffLisa Burton, LUU, Innovation, StaffLisa Burton, LUU, Critical Thinking, StaffLaura Elson, LUU, Impact, StaffJeanette Hannah, Equality Service, Impact, StaffMJ Morgan, Lifelong Learning Centre, StaffChristina Owen, LUU, StaffNancy Woods, Language Centre, StaffLaura Elson, LUU, StaffPenny Robinson (Bodington Hall Warden) and Faculty Learning and TeachingAngela Willshaw, StaffJeanette Hannah, Equality Service, StaffBen Fisher, StaffJeanette Hannah, Equality Services, Mentor, StaffLouise Proctor, LUU, Mentor, StaffSerena Hannah, Equality Service,Mentor, StaffKaty Manns, International Student Office, Mentor,m StaffEmmy Twigge, StaffKaty Manns, International Students Office, Mentor, StaffInternational Student Office, Kate, Niggle & EmmilyNightline Committee 2011-2012Jacqui Brown/Micth Waterman/Jeanette Hannah and Kath Owen, StaffHelen sadig, language centre, Inspirational Teaching, Staff

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Winner - Neil Morrison Nominated by Grace Oddie & Eilish Holt

‘I have been finding one of my modules very difficult and struggling to understand what to do. Neil (who is my tutor for this module) has efficiently and effectively relectured the

important points of the course, enabling us to continue trying to follow the lectures and to complete the homeworks.Nothing has been too much trouble for him; as well as emailing us various tips, links to websites which may help and instructions on how to do the more difficult questions he continues to make the offer of as

MENTORAWARD

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much extra individual and group support as we need. Some days, he has helped me for as long as three hours without complaint, frustration or hurry (the man is a saint!).

His help is not just restricted to the subject for which he is my tutor, but has extended to other maths courses, careers advice and to what I can do personally to avoid getting overly stressed over a course that I find difficult.Instead of dishing out the same advice to groups or to each person time and time again, he has made the effort to listen; I find his support invaluable and hope that it is recognised.’

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Serena Hannah, Equality Service.

‘She has helped build my confidence up and organises work specific timetables, to keep me on track. If it wasn’t for Serena, I would have not been able to finish my degree.’

Professor Jurgen Neuberg, Professor of Physical Volcanography. Faculty of Environment

‘Locko has been pivotal in guiding not only my undergrad and Masters degrees, but also in opening the doors to opportunities outside the realms of university. I couldn’t ask for a better mentor!’

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Winner - John Barrett Nominated by Ruth Bush, Andy Dixon, Clare Linton ‘We are currently undertaking an integrated MSc and PhD in Low Carbon Technologies and we would like to nominate Professor John Barrett for the lectures and seminars he runs as part of our MSc module in Climate Change Mitigation.

John incorporates the latest elements of his own research areas as well as those of colleagues into lectures to give us a new perspective on these fast moving issues. He has invited guest lecturers to talk to us about specialist areas, including people with significant experience outside of academia. John has also taken a creative and innovative approach to seminars using interactive workshops such as ‘mini-UN

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The person that has used their passion for a subject area to generate enthusiasm and drive in others.

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Climate Change Negotiations’ to challenge and engage us on complicated issues. John clearly enjoys stimulating discussions amongst his students and his enthusiasm spreads amongst the group. For a group made up of quite a few people with science and engineering backgrounds, John has managed to engage us in new areas of policy and politics that we will be able to include in our PhD research to bring an interdisciplinary perspective to our projects. On top of all this, it is the first year that he has taught this course and he has put an incredible amount of effort making the course a success for all of his students!’

Quote from Winner:

‘I was delighted to win this award, having put considerable effort into my teaching. It was great to know that it was appreciated! For me, it demonstrates the importance of research led teaching, ensuring that research active staff have the opportunity to teach the subject that inspires them.’

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Dr Chris Bowmer, Senior Lecturer, Institute of Membrane and Systems Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences.

‘His teaching materials couldn’t be better and he makes even the driest graphs really interesting. He has a great sense of humour and all the time in the world for those that want to learn. He is legendary among the students for his personality and teaching skill and although he teaches relatively hard modules, students do very well in them.’

Professor Peter Olmsted, Theoretical Soft Condensed Matter Physics, Faculty of Maths and Physical Sciences.

‘I can safely say that nobody has been to one of Prof. Olmsted’s lectures without leaving impressed and fascinated by the topic. His delivery of information can only be equalled by his apparent love of physics (in particular biophysics). He is one of these great lecturers that is happy to answer questions, no matter how strange and seemingly off topic they may seem and, what’s worse, he is able to answer them well!’

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Winner - Jo Lay Nominated by Emma Sherrard, Kirsty Holgate, Shaun Derry. ‘Jo has consistently been excellent, not simply in her enthusiasm and dedication to teaching, but also in her approach to her students on both an individual basis and as a group. The teaching HAS

been enthusiastic and has continuously inspired myself and my coursemates to fulfil our potential and exceed our expectations. The pastoral care which Jo has offered has helped many people through some tough times and, in some cases, encouraged people that they CAN and SHOULD remain on the course during periods of doubt.

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The person who’s gone above and beyond to support others at Leeds.

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Considering the position Jo found herself in halfway through last year when, for a time, she became the sole tutor for the learning disability nursing course, an ‘extra mile’ does not adequately cover how far she has gone. From the position she found herself in, it would have taken an extra mile to break even!’

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Maureen Buttree, Student, Sociology. Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law

‘She is such an inspiration to all, kind, considerate, compassionate and above all committed.’

Dr Mark Westgarth, Lecturer, School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies.

Mark consistently provides additional help and support to the whole course. He has arranged course trips, extra-curricular activities and has provided us with additional weekly seminars in his own time, as well as regularly arranging talks from additional speakers for the benefit of the whole school.

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Winner - Philosophy Society (Jade Fletcher, Travis Manuel) Nominated by Robert King & Heather Nelson: ‘We are currently undertaking an integrated MSc and PhD in Low Carbon Technologies and we would like to nominate Professor John Barrett for the lectures and seminars he runs as part of our MSc module in Climate Change Mitigation.

John incorporates the latest elements of his own research areas as well as those of colleagues into lectures to give us a new perspective on these fast moving issues. He has invited guest lecturers to talk to us about specialist areas, including people with significant experience outside of academia. John has also taken a creative and innovative approach to seminars using interactive workshops such as ‘mini-UN

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Climate Change Negotiations’ to challenge and engage us on complicated issues. John clearly enjoys stimulating discussions amongst his students and his enthusiasm spreads amongst the group. For a group made up of quite a few people with science and engineering backgrounds, John has managed to engage us in new areas of policy and politics that we will be able to include in our PhD research to bring an interdisciplinary perspective to our projects. On top of all this, it is the first year that he has taught this course and he has put an incredible amount of effort making the course a success for all of his students!’

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Applied Health Cooperative Team

‘The core group is a small handful of people who collectively have supported several million pounds worth

of grant applications this year - and for the most part whilst hearing the thanks of colleagues they are the unsung heroes. They are making an impact and they are the absolute exemplar of what this University stands for and can achieve if we pull together.’

Undergraduate Research Experience, Faculty of Arts.

‘The students organised every aspect of the conference – they issued the call for papers and selected speakers and the running order of the event. They came up with exciting new ideas such as having a PhD Careers Panel, an arts exhibition and Academic Agony Aunts. They collaborated with each other, but also with PhDs, members of the Union, the Collaborative Arts Society and academics. They created really fun teaser trailers for YouTube, used Facebook, Twitter and Blogging to create a “buzz” about the event.’

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The final award was the Partnership Award. It wasn’t an award that we set out to give but through the

selection process it was clear that certain people or groups had been recognised for their work throughout

the year, being nominated in numerous categories and by various people, students and staff alike. This goes to the person/group of people that embody the Partnership, showing absolute commitment to the

agreement in all areas of their work.

Winners:The Institute of Psychological Sciences. (from Left) Ed Sutherland, Christopher Lee, Natalie Bracey and Mark Mon-Williams

Here are just some of the nominations within the Institute: ‘I am nominating these students [Psychology Enterprise] in my role as Head of Institute. The students have transformed the Institute through their collaborative efforts with staff. I have been humbled by their endeavours and I am extremely grateful for their help in driving forward the partnership relationship within IPS. It is hard to express the magnitude of

the contribution made by these students - they are truly worthy of this award.’

‘Despite her hectic work life, Professor Louise Dye is unrelenting in her support for others. She is the first to respond with offers of help when asked, thinks creatively about ways to develop staff and passes on contacts and opportunities on a weekly basis. Her enthusiasm for others work is incredibly supportive, and has been an outstanding support to me over the years. She goes above and beyond the norms for collegiality and goes out of her way to help - whether it’s in terms of research, teaching, administration or just coping with the stresses

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of academic life. And to top it all off, she manages to bring laughter to everyday working life. She’s just great.’

‘Siobhan (Hugh-Jones) has worked tirelessly to establish the Institute of Psychological Sciences’ (IPS) Enterprise Scheme - a scheme allowing all Psychology students to further their involvement in the Institute and gain recognition for their contributions. Through the Enterprise Scheme, just this year IPS has seen the successful launch of its first student magazine; the establishment of a partnership group between IPS and local charities; our first

Facebook page, open to both staff and students, for informal course support; and increased numbers Student Ambassadors helping welcome new students into the Institute. Siobhan has been crucial in the success of all of these ventures, and students involved in the Enterprise Scheme feel she deserves University recognition for helping to further develop the Partnership at a departmental level.’

‘Megan is an inspiration to both staff and students. She is unwavering in her enthusiasm and gets involved in University business (e.g. open days), Institute activities (e.g. seminar

series) and beyond (e.g. in her extensive volunteer work with mental health charities, asylum seekers and children’s camps). She has been a fantastic member of Psychology’s Enterprise Scheme, securing partnership with a charity as well as contributing to other strands of the Scheme. Her reliability, enthusiasm, professionalism and drive are remarkable and recognition of this would be well deserved.’

Shortlisted:

Richard Tavernier, Sociology and Social Policy, Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law

‘As a personal tutor he has been helpful, enthusiastic and helped me greatly in the process of my dissertation.’

Dr Claire Hulme, Senior Lecturer, Health Sciences. Faculty of Medicine and Health.

‘Thanks to Claire I have been promoted and I have been able to look back on my achievements with a positive and constructive pair of glasses. She added the glamorous touch to my writing and helped me to express how I want and I can build up my career.’

Jeanette Hannah. Student Mental Health Advisor. University Equality Service.

‘She has been such a wonderful mentor, so helpful and so caring and respectful. I don’t think I would have been able to carry on being at uni without her support.’

Dr Sue Pearson, Senior Lecturer, School of Education. Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law.

‘Amazingly high creativity and energy levels - an outstanding & inspiring teacher for everyone in the class.

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NOMINATE FORTHE 2013 AWARDS

Welcome to the first ever Partnership Awards, a celebration of the exceptional staff and students here at the University of Leeds. The awards showcase some of the fantastic teaching, representation and achievements that we are all so proud to be part of. They really are a testament to the outstanding commitment displayed by individuals within the University community.