The Partnership Awards 2021

The School Rep, Course Rep, or Postgraduate Research Rep who has actively worked in partnership with others to secure positive, student-led change that makes a real difference to students and staff.

The person who provides invaluable and supportive academic feedback, in both content and delivery method, which helps others to develop and excel in their work.

This person or group strives to create a fair and equal environment in which everyone can achieve their potential. This may include, but is not limited to: Teaching or administrative practice | Outreach and engagement work | Contribution to student success | Curriculum content (such as responding to student-led campaigns to liberate the curriculum, eg. ‘Why is my Curriculum White’).

The person or group who uses innovative methods and approaches to engage and excite others. Examples include but are not limited to: Embracing new technology to the benefit of students and staff | Developing new and innovative ways to enhance the academic or non-academic student experience | Presenting challenging ideas in a way to spark discussion that furthers the understanding of a subject area.

The person or group who have used their passion and dedication for a subject area to inspire others to be ambitious, enthusiastic and challenged to develop new ideas.

Whether an SES staff member, academic, or a student, this person’s guidance and support has encouraged and nurtured others to develop their skills and prospects for the future, helping them to grow and progress, either personally or in their learning.

The personal tutor who does their utmost to support their students, promoting engagement with academic and co-curricular activities, and facilitating their personal development.

The person who has made an exceptional difference to others’ experiences through an outstanding contribution to their School, Faculty, Department, or Service, or who has worked hard to make individuals’ experiences better.

Any registered Leeds PhD student who, while undertaking their own study, has also actively and exceptionally contributed to other students’ education as a module assistant, seminar leader or demonstrator.

The dissertation, thesis or final year project supervisor who has guided and inspired others to push the boundaries of their research for a dissertation, final year project or thesis.

The staff member, student, or group who makes an exceptional contribution to wellbeing at Leeds through raising awareness, supporting individuals and/or actively referring others at Leeds.

The Global Award celebrates staff members, students, or groups who work with a global focus. It aims to recognise excellence amongst those who have actively engaged in the promotion and maintenance of international or intercultural activities, education; or competence. It also recognises those who are involved in the internationalisation of the University of Leeds or Leeds University Union, formally or otherwise. Reasons for nominating a person could include (but are not limited to) activities related to: Teaching | Co-curricular activities | Engagement work | Events | Educating peers about different cultures.