EPS and University Partnership Award Winners 2023

We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences and University Partnership Awards.

These Awards recognise the exceptional work of staff and students who’ve worked together to put the Leeds Partnership into action.

The 2023 winners of the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences Partnership Awards are:

Equality and Inclusion Award

The Equality and Inclusion Award encapsulates both the University of Leeds and Leeds University Union’s values. Grounded in the belief that every student, regardless of background, should feel like they belong within the Leeds community.
Nominations in this category will recognise the work of people working inclusively, either in their everyday work or through initiatives to create a sense of belonging.

Staff winner
Jenny Johnson, Student Education Service (EEE & Mech Eng)

Student winner
Constance Gomez-Martin, Mechanical Engineering

Highly commended
Zohrah Zancudi, Mathematics, Support staff
Richard Hall, Mechanical Engineering, Academic staff
Farhan Tanvir, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Student

Mentor Award

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.

Staff winner
Charlotte Armstrong, Faculties of EPS and Environment Service Delivery Manager, Support staff

Student winner
Zain Khan, Chemistry

Highly commended
Ruth Wilcox, Mechanical Engineering, Academic staff
Susan Bernal Lopez, Civil Engineering, Academic staff
Constance Gomez-Martin, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Student
Riya Patel, Chemistry, Student

Wellbeing Award

The Wellbeing Award recognises the partnership working across schools and services at Leeds. Nominations should demonstrate how initiatives have involved students and provided dedication to their wellbeing.

Staff Winner
Zoe Rochelle, Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Student Winner
Farhan Tanvir, Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Highly commended
Anne Hayler, SES Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Support staff
Madeleine Kirkham, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Support staff
Riya Patel, School of Chemistry, Student

Student Academic Rep of the Year Award

This award recognises the student representative who worked in partnership with others to secure positive, student-led change that makes a real difference to students and staff.

Overall Winner
Farhan Tanvir, Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Highly commended
Farida Alwakeel, Mechanical Engineering
Nishant Tyagi, Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Academic Personal Tutor/Supervisor Award

This award recognises the Academic Personal Tutor, dissertation, thesis or final year project supervisor who, through their passion and leadership, enables our students to push the boundaries to develop and explore new knowledge.

Overall winner
Gehan Selim, Civil Engineering

Highly Commended
Chengxu Zhou, Mechanical Engineering
Richard Hall, Mechanical Engineering

Innovation Award
This award seeks to celebrate the individual or group who uses innovative methods and approaches to engage and excite others or solve problems.

Student winner
Constance Gomez-Martin, Mechanical Engineering

Postgraduate Researcher Award

The award seeks to recognise the postgraduate researcher who has made a significant impact on our learning/research community or the wider world.

Winner (individual)
Jean-Yves Desaules, Physics and Astronomy

Highly commended
Christopher Walker, Civil Engineering

Outstanding Student Award
This award recognises a student who has volunteered their time to enhance the learning experience of their peers.

Overall Winner
Farhan Tanvir, Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Highly commended
Ryan Hany, Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Theodore Youds, School of Mechanical Engineering
Zixuan Lu, School of Mechanical Engineering

Feedback and Assessment Award

This category recognises the commitment to our students by the member of staff who has provided EPS students with an excellent experience in assessment and feedback.

Overall winner
Alison Voice, Physics and Astronomy, Academic staff

Highly commended
Bruce Turnbull, Chemistry, Academic staff

Positive Contribution to Student Experience and Opportunities Award

This award recognises a person or group who, through the development of new and innovative methods, has made an exceptional difference to opportunities or experiences for Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences students.

Student Group Winner
AvSoc (Aviation Society), Chemical & Process Engineering

Student Winner
William Broadhead, Chemical & Process Engineering

Staff Group Winner
Student Support Office, Joint Student Support Office of Electronic and Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering

Staff Winner
Zoe Rochelle, Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Highly commended
Andrew Nash, Computing, Support staff
Hayley Whitefoot, EPS Faculty Learning Technologist team, Support staff
Zain Khan, Chemistry, Student
Kyellu Tsamdu, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Student

Inspirational Teaching/Supervisor Award

This category recognises the individual or group who continually inspires students, using their passion and dedication for a subject area to inspire others to continually develop their thinking and academic skills.

Overall winner
David Peacock, Chemical and Process Engineering

Highly commended
Ben Chong, Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Christopher Wood, Electronic and Electrical Engineering

School Community Partnership of the Year Award

This award celebrates the group whose work during the academic year has had a significant impact on the student experience, resulting in meaningful change.

I am proud and honoured to receive the Overall Faculty of EPS Partnership Award to recognise our extraordinary support to our students, which contributes to academic life at the University of Leeds and beyond. This award provides a platform to be seen by others and gives me confidence, recognition, and encouragement to continue further achievements.

Overall Winner
Sue Martin, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Support staff

Overall Partnership Award Winners
Student
Farida Alwakeel, School of Mechanical Engineering

Staff Group winner
Joint Student Support Office, Electronic and Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering

Staff Individual winner
Gehan Selim, School of Civil Engineering

University Partnership Awards

In addition to winning in the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences Partnership Awards, several of the winners were also shortlisted for the University Partnership Awards, with the following winning in their individual categories, representing a fantastic night for our faculty:

Mentor: Charlotte Armstrong
Academic Personal Tutor/Supervisor: Gehan Selim - School of Civil Engineering
Postgraduate Researcher: Jean-Yves Desaules - School of Physics and Astronomy

Read more about the winners of the Leeds Partnership Awards.
Congratulations to our winners and nominees for their efforts over the past year.