University of Gloucestershire Excellence Awards 4 June 2009

1. University of Gloucestershire Excellence Awards 4 June 2009

2. The prizes Tree-planting ceremony on 27 October 2009 Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) Smokebush (Cotinus coggyria) Laburnum Photographs by Gerry Archer, Estates, UoG

3. The field Nearly 40 entries 3 panels of judges

4. NOMINATIONS FOR ENHANCING THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE Primary School Experience Partnership Team, Department of Education Julie Hunt, Dave Godsell, Mandy Roberts Partnership with 300 schools from Gloucestershire to Madrid Library and Information Services team – Oxstalls Carole Wrightson, Sue Turner, Allison Davis, Sandra Bradley, Pat Train, Alan Sparkes, Mark Jones, Richard Vallance, Pat Newcome, Lorna Mayo, Valerie Bagwell-Johnston, Alison Oliver, Jill Hancock, Karen Thompson, Laura Bradnock, Laura Smith, Lisa Seagrave, Marjorie Burlinson High quality and approachable service to students

5. NOMINATIONS FOR ENHANCING THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE Sabina Fiebig , Business School Improving the research student experience Duncan Lean, Students’ Union Ensuring the student voice is heard Students’ Union Sports Office , Elaine Wegrzyn and Charley Cooney High quality support for and promotion of sports teams and clubs

6. NOMINATIONS FOR ENHANCING THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE Andrea Collins , Social Work Adding value to the experience of Social Work students Carolyn Howe and James Garrod , Centre for Enterprise and Innovation BUG project (Business planning at the University of Gloucestershire) Helpzones Park: Julie Wintle & Nicky Bon Pittville: Susana Franklyn, Nicole Warfield FCH: Nina Iffland, Anna Hay, Yolanda Megroff & Luisa Jessup Oxstalls: Liz Rudge, Nikki Bowen & Fay Shaw Systematic and positive impact on student experience

7. NOMINATIONS FOR ENHANCING THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE Student Recruitment Team – Open Days –Marketing Development and Communications High quality visitor experience and development of Student Ambassadors Christine Peers, Campus and Facilities, FCH and Hardwick Enthusiastic sorting out of challenges and opportunities for students and the community Richard Brice , Department of Education BEd Fellows , securing retention of male trainee teachers

8. NOMINATIONS FOR ENHANCING THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE Victoria Warwick , Park Reception/Assignment room Quality student, staff and visitor experience and work for Anthony Nolan trust Trevor Collier, Oxstalls Contractor Maintaining the quality of the learning environment Department of Natural and Social Sciences Administration Team Patricia Downes, Caroline Jean-Paul, Tila Simao, Sarah Haslett High quality of student-focussed support

9. Enhancing the Student Experience Excellence Award Helpzones Park: Julie Wintle & Nicky Bon Pittville: Susana Franklyn, Nicole Warfield & Yolanda Megroff FCH: Nina Iffland, Anna Hay, Yolanda Megroff & Luisa Jessup Oxstalls: Liz Rudge, Nikki Bowen & Fay Shaw Systematic positive impact on student experience Commended Duncan Lean, Students’ Union Ensuring the student voice is heard

10. NOMINATIONS FOR PROMOTING SUSTAINABILITY Landscape Architecture Team , Department of Natural and Social Sciences Brodie Mcallister, David Booth, Bill Burford, Bob Moore, Robin Snowdon Visionary embedding of education for sustainability in the curriculum Arran Stibbe, Department of Humanities Edible Garden project; conference on Soundings in Sustainability Literacy Cathy Green, International Development Centre Promoting sustainable practices, and mentoring students and staff in achieving them

11. NOMINATIONS FOR PROMOTING SUSTAINABILITY Clive Fenton, ICT Services Reducing energy costs through effective use of ICT Ian Pain, General Manager, Students’ Union Establishing the Students’ Union as a sustainable organisation, with achievement of the Sound Impact Silver Standard Award

12. Promoting Sustainability Excellence Award Ian Pain, General Manager, Students’ Union Establishing the Students’ Union as a sustainable organisation, with achievement of the Sound Impact Silver Standard Award • Commended • Landscape Architecture Team , Department of Natural and Social Sciences • Brodie Mcallister, David Booth, Bill Burford, Bob Moore, Robin Snowdon • Visionary embedding of education for sustainability in the curriculum

13. NOMINATIONS FOR PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT Abigail Gardner, Joanne Garde-Hansen, Dave Dalby, Department of Media Production and Communications Community History Project on Kindertransport Alex Steele , Department of Natural and Social Sciences Business and community engagement , locally and internationally Andrew Lansley , Department of Communications and Media Production Glos-Tone-Beret and Wychwood Festival Continuing Professional Development Unit - Dept of Education Amanda Pill, Ray Chatwin, Lou Watkins, Jo Sayce, Judith Travana Accessibility of CPD for teachers in Gloucestershire

14. NOMINATIONS FOR PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT Joe Wilson, Department of Communications and Media Production Wide range of contributions to music in the community Mary Mahoney, Director, Higher Skills (Nexus) Project Promoting UoG’s regional role in employer engagement Pat Sandiford and the Park Campus Team Porters,cleaners, estates, catering, security, events, Students’ Union Contribution to conference organisation

15. NOMINATIONS FOR PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT Steve Draper and Chris Potter , Sport and Exercise Clem Burke Drumming Project Sue Mills and Joy Ford, Sport Placement Unit Placements in schools, clubs and social enterprises Sue Shorrock Department of Education Finlay Community School Partnership Project

16. Public Engagement Excellence Award Abigail Gardner, Joanne Garde-Hansen, Dave Dalby, Department of Media Production and Communications Community History Project on Kindertransport Commended Mary Mahoney, Director, Higher Skills (Nexus) Project Promoting UoG’s regional role in employer engagement