Nominations are open!
The Student Choice Awards are a chance for you to recognise and thank members of staff that have supported and inspired you during your time at UCL, recognising that their hard work has had an impact.
Thousands of you tell us each year what makes a difference to your time at UCL, and the Student Choice Awards are a great way to highlight what you appreciate about the staff members who have contributed to making your university experience.
Both teaching and non-teaching staff can be nominated for nine different award categories:
- Active Student Partnership
- Amazing Support Staff
- Brilliant Research-Based Education
- Diverse and Inclusive Education
- Excellent Personal Tutoring
- Exceptional Feedback
- Inspiring Teaching Delivery
- Outstanding Research Supervision
- Sustainable Education
Highlights from last year’s awards
Do you know a member of staff who makes waking up for a 9.00 lecture enjoyable? Last year’s students did! Here are some of the highlights from last year’s awards, as spotlighted by you:
‘He has helped give me confidence as a researcher, a writer, and a human being’
‘Her genuine interest in our lives and well-being goes beyond the academic realm’
‘Being one of the students in his tutorial group was the best thing that happened to me all year’
‘She ensures that students have a meaningful role in shaping their own educational experiences’
‘Her enthusiasm for her role is truly inspiring, spreading its genuine warmth and energy to students and colleagues alike’
And last but not least,
‘She makes waking up for a 9am enjoyable’
What did you value most in staff in 2024?
Last year we produced a report to highlight the most valued practices in each of the nine award categories. These included:
Proactive and responsive approaches to feedback, where staff actively involved students in decision-making processes by seeking and acting on their input.
Teaching that was engaging and innovative, where staff actively engaged you in their learning by creating interactive sessions and providing additional support outside of regular class hours.
You valued staff that went the extra mile, who were consistently available and who often went above and beyond their immediate roles to ensure you received the help you needed.
Personalised mentorship and support was valued by you, particularly with staff members who offered one-to-one guidance, resources, and mentorship opportunities tailored to individual needs and interests.
Staff who were dedicated to culture change outside of the classroom, who demonstrated their commitment to diversity and inclusion outside of the classroom by organising events and leading initiatives.
You appreciated staff who practiced empathy and understanding when supporting you difficult circumstances, demonstrating a commitment to student wellbeing.
There was lots more that you appreciated about UCL staff in 2024 - find the whole report here.
If any of the above qualities apply to a member of staff you know, put them forward now for the 2025 Student Choice Awards.
