These awards are student-led; staff members are nominated by students at Middlesex, with the final shortlist and winners being decided by a panel of students and elected student representatives.
As well as recognising staff and allowing students to show their appreciation, the nominations also provide valuable feedback on teaching and support that can be used to help improve the experience of all students at MDX.
Click here to see photos from the last year's SLTA ceremony and The Winners of the Student-Led Teaching Awards 2023
THE CATEGORIES
Academic Staff Member of the Year
This award recognises a member of the non-teaching staff who has had a positive impact on the student experience and MDX community. This includes those working in administration student support, library, catering, reception, MDX works, and in any non-teaching role within the university.
Extra consideration will be given to nominations that mention and include examples of:
• Impact on the student experience
• Student support and encouragement
• Friendlessness and approachability
Professional Service Staff Member of the Year
This award recognises a member of the non-teaching staff who has had a positive impact on the student experience and MDX community. This includes those working in administration student support, library, catering, reception, MDX works, and in any non-teaching role within the university.
Extra consideration will be given to nominations that mention and include examples of:
• Impact on the student experience
• Student support and encouragement
• Friendlessness and approachability
Course of the Year
This award recognises a course or programme whose staff work collectively to provide an outstanding student experience for those studying on the course or programme.
Extra consideration will be given to nominations that mention and includes examples of:
• Additional activities, opportunities and skills development
• Employability
• Effective use of student feedback
• Student engagement with curriculum design/teaching
Department of the Year
This award recognises a department whose staff work collectively to provide an outstanding student experience for those studying within the department.
Extra consideration will be given to nominations that mention and includes examples of:
• Additional activities, opportunities and skills development
• Activities that promote a community of staff and students
• Effective use and promotion of student's voice
Postgraduate Research Supervisor of the Year
This award recognises a postgraduate research supervisor who has played a crucial part in postgraduate students learning, development and overall experience.
Extra consideration will be given to nominations that mention and includes examples of:
• Expertise in subject areas
• Student support and encouragement
• Assistance with planning, process, and research
Commitment to Student Employability Award
This award recognises the work of an individual staff member who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the employability, personal and professional development of students. This can be a placement provider, personal tutor, lecturer or any other staff member at MDX.
Extra consideration will be given to nominations that mention and includes examples of:
• Encouragement to develop students’ employability skills
• Career Advice
• Promotional/Signposting to employment or skill development opportunities
• Proactively finding and promoting employment opportunities
Inclusive Education Award
This award recognises a member of staff who continuously works hard to ensure that the curriculum and their teaching is inclusive and accessible for all students.
Extra consideration will be given to nominations that mention and include examples of:
• A range of resources being used
• Information is provided in a range of formats
• Inclusive teaching practices and the use of accessible language
• Equality & diversity teaching in the curriculum
Outstanding Feedback Award
This award recognises a member of the academic staff who consistently gives high-quality feedback in relation to students’ work.
Extra consideration will be given to nominations that mention and include examples of:
• Clear and easy-to-understand feedback
• The use of constructive comments with areas for improvement
• Timely feedback.
• Optional follow-up and drop-in sessions after feedback is given
Outstanding Wellbeing & Student Support Award
This award recognises a member of staff, including personal tutors, who work hard to support students and help to promote positive mental wellbeing and care.
Extra consideration will be given to nominations that mention and includes examples of:
• Regularly checking in with students
• Appropriate signposting and understanding of the support available
• Student support during assessments, exams and busy periods
• Promotion of positive mental wellbeing practices
Innovative Learning Opportunities Award
This award recognises a member of staff who is known for doing it differently and finds new and innovative ways of teaching and/or supporting students.
Extra consideration will be given to nominations that mention and includes examples of:
• Innovative and creative teaching practices
• Use of unique resources
• Provision of unique learning opportunities
• Creative methods of assessment and monitoring/supporting progress
Champion for Student Voice Award
This award recognises a member of staff who acts as a champion for students and their voices.
Extra consideration will be given to nominations that mention and include examples of:
• Effective use of student feedback
• The promotion of students' voices and student voice leaders
• Student involvement and engagement with curriculum design and delivery
• Empowering students to engage in additional opportunities
