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Academic Teaching and Support Staff recognised at Union Student Academic Choice Awards

Yesterday, 8 College staff members received prizes at the Union’s annual Student Academic Choice Awards (SACAs).

Joseph A L Letts

16 May 2014 — 1 min read

Academic Teaching and Support Staff recognised at Union Student Academic Choice Awards

Yesterday, 8 College staff members received prizes at the Union’s annual Student Academic Choice Awards (SACAs).

Presented by several student representatives, the awards recognise the efforts of staff in College that enhance students’ academic experience.

Students made 591 nominations, which resulted in 6 candidates being shortlisted for each of the eight awards. The winners are as follows:

Best Supervision

Prof Mark Sephton, Earth Science & Engineering

Best Tutoring

Dr James Wilton-Ely, Chemistry

Best Graduate Teaching Assistant

Mario D'Auria, Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Best Teaching for Undergraduates

Prof Omar Matar, Chemical Engineering

Best Support Staff

Victor Boddy, Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Best Innovation

Dr David Dye, Materials

Best Feedback

Dr Jane Saffell, Department of Medicine

Best Teaching for Postgraduates

Dr Mike Tennant, Centre for Environmental Policy

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