"Chris has consistently been a support to us all. He has gone above and beyond throughout this pandemic, ensuring the wellbeing and safety of us all is paramount, as well as escalating concerns and getting results. He is simply amazing and without his support, this past year would’ve been all the more difficult"

"Katie goes out of her way in every way to help everyone. She has set up 'coffee talk' where she takes time to talk to all leisure students in a drop-in session to help them with any worries or answer any questions. Katie has gone above and beyond for all students on all levels, and has been a great influence within our faculty"

"Taiyla has settled into the rep role extremely well, and maintains an excellent level of communication with her cohort, despite the number of students and her being the only rep for the adult cohort. Taiyla has fostered an open, welcoming and supportive culture ensuring all students are welcomed and that everyone has been able to develop virtual friendships ahead of campus teaching"

"Tayabah is amazing. She is a supportive Course Rep who has kept everyone up to date with university through lockdown. Tayabah is ambitious, believes in teamwork and has made a big impact on every student on this course"

"Marc is highly motivational and passionate, not only about his job but about his students too. He is open and honest and provides students with a caring, trusting environment for us to work. He’s always there if you feel down and he's always pushing us to do our best and strive for what we deserve. By far the best teacher that I've ever had"

"Michelle has taken on the huge challenge of the role of Head of School, as well as full time lecturer during a pandemic. She has gone out of her way to make sure we are all safe, reassured, supported and kept informed, as quickly as possible, as the pandemic has progressed. She has a wealth of practical experience in her field, and uses this to motivate and inspire in the classroom. Michelle is very easy to approach, responds very quickly to emails and always finds time for her students"

"Dan is a scientist who remains current with emerging research and technology within the field of Environmental Health. He has inspired me to research more and directs us where to look. Dan is passionate about environmental protection and is really deserving of this award as he is always giving extra resources and skills for us to develop our understanding, and always provides us with up to date information from the chartered board"

"Laura is absolutely amazing. Laura has gone above and beyond helping with my dissertation, and is always available, gets feedback to me quickly and talks me through all my breakdowns when I feel I can't do something. She does all this whilst also continuing her own study and teaching. She's easily approachable and is able to put you at ease straight away"

"Abigail has done an incredible job of shifting her teaching to a blended learning format. All of her lectures are consistent with clear messages, direction and outcomes. She makes the learning experience very enjoyable particularly by utilising innovative interactive elements. Abigail has a real skill for adapting her teaching style to suit each student. She is incredibly accommodating using flair and creativity to get the best out of all of her students!"

"Georgia is always approachable, supportive and nothing is ever a problem for her. She is accurate and succinct in all she provides. Many level 4 students have commented how ‘amazing’ she is. Georgie truly is an asset to the Uni and the students"

"John is an excellent example that personifies all of the characteristics of nursing, with his compassion for others and his passion for care shining through in everything he does. He is a true inspiration and made us all want to be better nurses and better people, since his enthusiasm was so motivating"

"Sherrin has been pushing towards inclusivity and anti-racist education at the University. Her passion for teaching about racism, gender, and other minority social groups has inspired many students"

"Sela has been fighting for changes at the university this year focusing on transgender rights. She managed to implement some changes in collaboration with the head of diversity and equality and supported many transgender students this year. She has also managed to put on great online events during the pandemic, celebrating LGBT+ History Month"

"Jag is one of the kindest guys I know! He is hardworking, approachable and encouraging. During lockdown he found ways to bring students together by organising events such as 'Monday Movies' and online coffee mornings. In November Jag played a key role in helping a local charity and the SU with the distribution of food parcels to students in accommodation. Jag is versatile and can adapt to working in any department. He is always ready for a challenge and goes above and beyond for any project he is working on"

"Throughout the pandemic, the Doctoral Student Society has been a lifeline in terms of connection and support for postgraduate students. Members are living all over the country, and have found it so useful to be able to connect on a social level level for our Friday wine nights and on an academic level with our study sessions. The DSS has certainly created friends for life, and has not let a little pandemic get in the way of that!"

"The Transgender Day of Remembrance event, organised by the LGBT+ Society, did a fantastic job at highlighting the struggles that transgender students experience at University, having many people attend and raising awareness of the Transgender Day of Remembrance. The event was very well-attended and hosted a variety of panel members who all shared their stories and experiences"