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Celebrating

Staff Success Wednesday 21 October 2020

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Welcome to Celebrating Staff Success 2020 Now in their thirteenth year, Staffordshire University’s Celebrating Staff Success Awards represent one of the most important events of the season, recognising the outstanding contributions that our colleagues make to our students, local communities and the wider region we serve.

This has been a year like no other. You have all gone ‘above and beyond’ to deliver an excellent student experience amidst a global pandemic, adapting to new ways of working whilst juggling your existing responsibilities and – in many cases – increased family commitments.

What I have found truly inspirational is the sheer number of you who have also found time to help out in your communities – or in your fields of academic expertise – giving up your valuable time to contribute to the fight against COVID-19.

All the while competition within the higher education sector has continued to increase, compounded by uncertainty on both the national and global stage. That we have succeeded in building on the progress made during recent years is testament to the passion and determination of our brilliant and friendly workforce. The valuable contributions you make on a daily basis are fundamental in ensuring the success of our current and future students.

Our Connected University is fortunate to have a wealth of talented people who give their best – day in, day out – to ensure that we make a tangible difference to quality of life in Staffordshire and beyond. I continue to learn from your knowledge, skills and professionalism, and I consider it a privilege to work with such a dedicated team.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank every one of you for the exceptional commitment you have demonstrated this year. You really have gone the extra mile to connect with our students and each other during what has been an immensely challenging period.

The work you have been doing – both within our University and surrounding communities – epitomises our values. It is because of your efforts I am proud to be Staffs.

Today we recognise and reward all your hard work. I hope you enjoy the afternoon.

Best wishes,

Professor Liz Barnes CBE DL Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive

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Programme 2.00pm

Staffs Virtual Venue opens to attendees, opportunity to connect with colleagues at Schools/Services tables

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Introduction

Welcome Colin Hughes, Chair of Board of Governors Professor Liz Barnes CBE DL Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive

Presentation of Awards Part One

Associate Professorial Conferments

Living our Values – Ambitious and Inspirational Award

Living our Values – Curious and Daring Award

Talented People – Digital Pioneer Award

Research with Impact Award

Connected Communities Award

Living our Values – Brilliant and Friendly Award

Innovative and Applied Learning Award

Talented People – Connected Leader Award

HEA Fellowships

Qualification Successes

Talented people – Corporate Fundraising Award

Living Our Values – Proud to be Staffs Award

Interval

Presentation of Awards Part Two

Environmental Sustainability Award

Inclusion Award

Talented People – Wellbeing Award

Vice-Chancellor’s Outstanding Contribution Award

Talented People – Best Newcomer Award

Long Service Awards

Connected University Network Award

People’s Choice Award

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Associate Professorial Conferments Associate Professors are defined by their growing distinction, standing and leadership in their subject, discipline and/or practice. Through their research and scholarship, external engagement and teaching, Associate Professors contribute to the advancement of the University’s reputation.

The criteria for the appointment of Associate Professor is the same as the criteria followed for full Professors, but the applicants for an Associate Professor will need to demonstrate significant achievement in two of the three conferment criteria.

Dr Mohammad Moghimi Ardekani

Associate Professor of Clean Energy Technologies School of Digital, Technologies and Arts Mohammad obtained his PhD in 2017, in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pretoria in South Africa where he is also Extraordinary Lecturer.

Since 2013 he has been actively involved in the design and optimisation of new technologies and devices in the fields of renewable energy in particular solar thermal technologies.

He has collaborated with research institutes and companies worldwide and his research has been published in top peer-reviewed journals and showcased at prestigious conferences.

He actively contributed in securing research grants and in the technical management and delivery of over £1.6m funded projects in those fields. He has acquired valuable industrial experience in design and simulation of equipment in different Solar thermal, Oil, Gas and Petrochemical plants.

His scientific activities earned him the international Green Talent Award of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) which introduced him as top young scientist in Green Energy. His research activity rated him as Promising Young Researcher (Y2 rating) by National Research Foundation, South Africa. He is also a fellow of the Higher Education Academy and reviewer of notable accredited journals.

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Associate Professorial Conferments Dr Fiona Cust

Associate Professor in Children’s Nursing and Collaborative Practice School of Health and Social Care Fiona has over twenty years’ experience in both the clinical and academic setting having previously worked as a Sister in Paediatric Intensive Care prior to joining Staffordshire University as a Senior Lecturer in Public Health in 2013.

Fiona’s main research interests focus upon perinatal mental health, peer support, interprofessional education and collaboration, and simulated learning. She has achieved many journal papers, conference papers and has presented both nationally and internationally. Fiona is the project PI for a large bid from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) focusing upon peer support for teenagers with perinatal mental health issues. This is working in collaboration with several NHS partners and lead clinicians.

Fiona is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, a professional member of numerous organisations/professional committees, and a co-editor for two major clinical journals – in addition to being a reviewer for several other relevant journals.

Jane Sawyers DL

Associate Professor of Policing Practice School of Law, Policing and Forensics Jane joined Staffordshire police as a constable in 1984 and served in every rank in the force, retiring as the chief constable in 2017. She worked all over Staffordshire in a variety of roles including uniformed operations, drugs investigation and professional standards. As a senior officer she led the force response to many high-profile operations including the national disorder in 2011, the London Olympics in 2012 and a number of terrorist incidents. Whilst serving as a police officer she gained a master’s degree in applied criminology and police management from the University of Cambridge. In June 2017 she was awarded the Queen’s Police Medal for her outstanding contribution to policing.

She joined the policing team at the University in December 2018 on a non-contract basis and then on a permanent contract in August 2019. She has also been a visiting professor.

Jane has recently been appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant for Staffordshire and will assist the Lord Lieutenant carry out his duties in the county. She is a board member at the YMCA North Staffordshire and the Sports Ground Safety Authority and a trustee of the Police Arboretum Memorial Trust.

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Md Asaduzzaman

Associate Professor in Operational Research School of Digital, Technologies and Arts Asad Md Asaduzzaman’s background is in Operational Research and Statistics. He joined Staffordshire University as a Lecturer in Statistics and Operational Research in 2014 and was promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2017. His research is motivated by realworld problems and falls under three themes: ‘Health & Wellbeing’, ‘Telecom for the Future’ and ‘Environmental Sustainability and Resilience’.

He has secured research funding from the Innovate UK, European Erasmus Programme and local charities. Asad’s work has been recognised with a number of awards. He is currently an Associate Fellow of the Operational Research Society (AFORS) and a Senior Member in IEEE (SMIEEE). In addition he is Associate Editor of IEEE Access and an Academic Editor of PLOS ONE. He has published extensively in journals including European Journal of Operational Research, Annals of Operations Research, Journal of the Royal Statistical Society, IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, Sustainable Cities and Society, Atmospheric Research, Natural Hazards.

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Living our Values - Ambitious and Inspirational Award This award celebrates individuals or teams who reflect one of our core values and behaviours and are Ambitious and Inspirational members of the University.

Nominees Mayowa Akinbote

Staffordshire Business School

Sally Brown

Student and Academic Services

Matthew Coombe-Boxall

Academic Development Unit

Luke Fawsitt

Technical Services

Claire Frays

Marketing, Recruitment and Communications

Paul Gallimore

Technical Services

Yolanda Granja-Rubio

Research, Innovation and Impact Services

Kathryn Harvey

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Gavin Johnson

School of Health and Social Care

John Lamb

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Phil Lee

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Matthew Lewis

Technical Services

Dr Alyssa Phillips

Marketing, Recruitment and Communications

Dr Cathal Rogers

Research, Innovation and Impact Services

Amelia Rout

Unison

Mary Shannon

School of Health and Social Care

Grace Sharpes

Digital Services

Klaudia Tomkowiak

Marketing, Recruitment and Communications

Tracy Walker

Student and Academic Services

Sheryl Wheeler

School of Life Sciences and Education

Fiona Wilson

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies teaching team

Tara Ball, Heather Brammer, Francesca Cornwall, Ruth Hudson, Sarah Shelton, Amanda Tayler

Digital Services

Simon Birkett, Paul Clark, Jon Gotham, Helen Holt, Palbinder Rama, Leone Wallace

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Nominees HR Business Partnering Team

Iain Bracken, Hannah Gibbard, Jane Russon

Marketing Virtual Open Days Team

Harriet Burgess-Barker, Danielle Cleary, Amy Edwards, Cathryn Higginson, Shaun Kelley, Heather Whittaker

Smart Zone

Simon Birkett, Timothy Deville, Laura Holdcroft, Ian Quayle, Heidi Robinson, Chris Wayman

SMT of the School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Dr Helen Poole, Dr Jo Turner, Dr Laura Walton-Williams, Dr John Wheeler

Staffordshire Business School Management Team

Kerry Edge, Adell Landon, Angela Lawrence, Prof. Vish Maheshwari, Hazel Squire, Eloise White, Prof. Fang Zhao

Staffordshire University London Digital Infrastructure Team

Liz Crump, Rachel Gowers, Emily Hampson, Paul Lakin, Chris Lease, Matt Lewis, Alasdair Macdonald, Tyrone Messiah, Rich Mortimer, Alison Phillips, Nathan Riley

Teacher Education Team

Jayne Bartrop, Dr Mike Burnitt, Kate Dale, Sarah Gardiner, Dr Ruth Hudson, Katie Leonard, Dr Sarah Misra, Sandra Murray, Dr Jim Pugh, Tina Richardson, Emma Wilks

The Career Studio

Teresa Bridgwood, Jane Pearce, Cheryl Williams

The Virtual Open Day team

Natalie Baker, Matt Brindley-Sadler, Harriet Burgess-Barker, Dr Helen Chapman, Danielle Cleary, Donna Copley, Annie Coxon, Natasha D’Arcy, Lyn Devine, Kerry Edge, Amy Edwards, Sammy Engele, Cathryn Higginson, Marshall Hitipeuw, Gill Horwell, Shaun Kelley, Angela Lawrence, Jamie Leese, Victoria McQuillan, Joel Morrey, Dr Alyssa Phillips, Mike Phillips, Max Powell, Penelope Reid, Dr Kevin Reiling, Annabel Ross, Richard Shepherd, Josh Simpson, Nicola Smith, Emma Spencer, Dr Laura Walton-Williams

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Living our Values - Curious and Daring Award This award celebrates individuals or teams who reflect one of our core values and behaviours and are Curious and Daring in their day-to-day life at the University.

Nominees Danielle Cleary

Marketing, Recruitment and Communications

Simon Cooper

Technical Services

Professor Nachi Chockalingham

School of Life Sciences and Education

Dave Edwards

Technical Services

Liam Hassett

Planning and Business Intelligence

Dr Arthur Hosie

School of Life Sciences and Education

Matthew Rutter

School of Health and Social Care

Maria Scrivens

Marketing, Recruitment and Communications

Digital Solutions - Dev Group

Owen Carr, Natasha Finney, Gareth Hall, Hamza Ibraheem, Matthew Mason, Yannick Vidal

The Crime Tapes team

Harriett Burgess-Baker, Lyla Lawton, Prof. James Treadwell

PGCiE CDUT Education Team - CSS19 Winner

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Talented People - Digital Pioneer Award In our ambition to be the digital university, we wish to recognise teams or individuals who match our ambition and are already demonstrating digital first in their workplace.

Nominees Brad Austin

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

Stephen Bateman

School of Life Sciences and Education

Matthew Coombe-Boxall

Academic Development Unit

Kelsey Donnelly

Marketing, Recruitment and Communications

Helen Ferneyhough

Planning and Business Intelligence

Yolanda Granja-Rubio

Research, Innovation and Impact Services

Alison Griffiths

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

Richard Harper

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

Tim Harris

School of Life Sciences and Education

Christine Harrison

Academic Development Unit

Chris Leese

Technical Services

Matt Lewis

Technical Services

Charlie Lovatt

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Louis Martin

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Max Powell

Marketing, Recruitment and Communications

Nathan Riley

Technical Services

Brent Sigley

Marketing, Recruitment and Communications

Dr Craig Smith

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Lucy Turner

Marketing, Recruitment and Communications

Marc Wootton

Research, Innovation and Impact Services

Institute of Policing Team

Paul Blewitt, Andy Carmichael, Katie Finan, Sharon Gander, Adam Greenslade, Phillipa Harley, Dr Nick Howe, Neil Hulme, Dr John Lamb, Phil Lee, Barrie Sheldon, Dr Craig Smith, Mick Spellman, Abbeygail Standen, Martin Steventon, Steve Tonks

Technical Services - Staffordshire University London

Chris Leese, Matthew Lewis, Nathan Riley, Jamie Sergeant

Virtual Open Day Marketing Team

Natalie Baker, Harriet Burgess-Barker, Dannielle Cleary, Matthew Cotton, Amy Edwards, Cathryn Higginson, Shaun Kelley

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Research with Impact Award The award celebrates teams or individuals who are delivering research with impact, recognising the outstanding contribution in developing a research environment at the University.

Nominees Professor Jon Fairburn

Staffordshire Business School

Dr Gavin McStay

School of Life Sciences and Education

Dr Tolu Olarenwaju

Staffordshire Business School

Dr Jackie Reynolds

Research, Innovation and Impact Services

Centre for Archaeology

Associate Prof. Kevin Colls, Will Mitchell, Prof. Caroline Sturdy-Colls

CHAD

Patricia Darcy, Naomi Ellis, Sophia Fedorowicz, Dr Jacky Forsyth, Professor Chris Gidlow, Aman Mankoo, Dr Fiona McCormack, Sian Parry, Elliot Phillips, Ian Pitts, Dr Victoria Riley, Kostas Spyropoulos, Louise Summerfield

Microplastics Team

Sophie Gordon, Prof. Claire Gwinnett, Dr Richard Halfpenny, Ellie Harrison, Prof. Andrew Jackson, Afsane Kruszelnicki, Amy Osbourne, Dr Kevin Reiling, Associate Prof. Mohamed Sedky

Centre of Archaeology - CSS19 Winners

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Connected Communities Award This award is to recognise those colleagues who connect with others to raise the reputation of our University and to benefit our students.

Nominees Emily Browne

School of Health and Social Care

Ian Davies

School of Life Sciences and Education

Nic Gratton

Research, Innovation and Impact Services

Tracey Horton

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Louis Martin

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Sarah Plimley

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Games and Visual Effects Summer Showcase Committee

Stuart Butler, Gareth Codling, Nicola Griffiths, Richard Harper, Bob Hobbs, Stuart Messinger, Matthew Tonks, Davin Ward, Nia Wearn

Great Green Gathering Team

Dr Eleanor Atkins, Dr Richard Halfpenny

Small Business Charter Team

Tina Allen, Claire Bashford, John Cooper, Prof. Jon Fairburn, Prof. Vish Maheshwari, Fatimah Moran, Vanessa Oakes, Carol Southall, Hazel Squire

Staffordshire Forensic Partnership

David Flatman-Fairs, Martyn Horden

Staffordshire University Residence Life Team Deb Healy, Natalie Robinson, Rhys Stevens

The Institute of Policing

Paul Blewitt, Helen Butters, Sam Carless, Andy Carmichael, Andrew Clowes, Rebecca Drury, Katie Finan, Sharon Gander, Jennifer Glover, Adam Greenslade, Philippa Harley, Beth Hepher, Neil Hulme, Dr John Lamb, Phil Lee, Barrie Sheldon, Julie-Anne Slevin, Rebecca Slinger, Lee Smith, Mick Spellman, Abbey Standen, Martin Steventon, Steve Tonks, Phil Wagg

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Living our Values - Brilliant and Friendly Award This award celebrates individuals or teams who reflect one of our core values and behaviours and are Brilliant and Friendly with everyone they engage with.

Nominees Dave Aincham

Technical Services

Mayowa Akinbote

Staffordshire Business School

Tina Allen

Staffordshire Business School

Tracie Allen

Financial Services

Helen Ascroft

Student and Academic Services

Gary Baker

Digital Services

Dr Claire Barlow

School of Life Sciences and Education

Dr Sue Bird

School of Life Sciences and Education

Will Bostock

Estates and Commercial Services

Rebecca Boswell

Research, Innovation and Impact Services

Matthew Brindley-Sadler

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

Shelley Burton

Student and Academics Services

Kathryn Cottis

School of Health and Social Care

Dr Barbara Emadi-Coffin

Collaborative Academic Partnerships

Jayne Evans

School of Health and Social Care

Matthew Evans

Technical Services

Charlotte Fildes

Human Resources and Organisational Development

Claire Frays

Marketing, Recruitment and Communications

Agnieszka Gil

Estates and Commercial Services

Fiona Graham

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

Matthew Gratton

Financial Services

Johanna Hancock

Student and Academic Services

Philippa Harley

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Kathryn Harvey

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Cath Hickling

Student and Academics Services

Gill Horwell

Marketing, Recruitment and Communications

Theresa Houghton

Research, Innovation and Impact Services

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Nominees Dr Louise Humphreys

School of Life Sciences and Education

Dr Gemma Hurst

School of Life Sciences and Education

Eleanor Johnston

Library Services

Gemma Kelly

Student and Academic Services

Fiona Knight

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

Dawn Lawrence

School of Health and Social Care

Kyla Lawton

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Amanda Luke

Employer Partnerships

Louis Martin

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Stuart Messinger

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

Conor-Jack Molloy

Technical Services

Matthew Morgan

Digital Services

Vanessa Oakes

Staffordshire Business School

Joseph Natalello

Technical Services

Julian Partridge

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Amy Platts

Marketing, Recruitment and Communications

Cheryl Pritchard

Estates and Commercial Services

Nathan Riley

Technical Services

Vicky Roberts

Staffordshire Business School

Julie-Anne Slevin

Marketing, Recruitment and Communications

Carol Southall

Staffordshire Business School

Steve Tams

Estates and Commercial Services

Dr Nigel Thomas

School of Life Sciences and Education

Klaudia Tomkowiak

Marketing, Recruitment and Communications

Lucy Turner

Marketing, Recruitment and Communications

Tracy Turner

Technical Services

Tracy Walker

Student and Academic Services

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Living our Values - Brilliant and Friendly Award Nominees Tom Ward

Research, Innovation and Impact Services

Christopher Wayman

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

Jayne Weston

Marketing, Recruitment and Communications

Sheryl Wheeler

School of Life Sciences and Education

Andy Worden

Digital Services

Dr Syed Zaidi

Staffordshire Business School

Children’s Nursing Team

Rebecca Boden, Dr Fiona Cust, Karen Griffiths

Development and Alumni Relations Team

Nichola Edwards, Samantha Nuttall, Deborah Sanderson

Digital Solutions

Michelle Esmond, Calum Harrison, Hamza Ibraheem, Wendy Lindop, Matthew Mason, Chris Norman

Digital Solutions – Ops Group

Lauren Deakes, Michelle Esmond, Calum Harrison, Wendy Lindop, Chris Norman, Ed Saikul

Library and Learning Services Team

Julie Adams, Nicky Adams, Lydia Bales, Jane Ball, Jen Beardsmore, Sarah Beighton, Paul Biggs, Mark Birchall, David Bourne, Linda Breese, Shaun Coates, Kay Coverdale, Arran Dickson, Angela Evans, Debra Gajda, Berny Gill, Sandra Gordon, Sarah Hall, Jeff Henson, Tracy Ingle, Eleanor Johnston, Andrew Little, Vicki McGarvey, Hazel Mycock, Ana Novakovic, Suzanne O’Brien, Chris Pankhurst, Soo Plant, Alison Pope, Alison Rowley, David Sayer, Mike Thomas, Liz Tomkinson, Ami Walker, John West, Louise Yarwood

LSE Admin / Professional Support Staff

Emma Berndt, Meg Goodwin, Deb Hayes, Justine Tait

Media Centre Stores Team

Tom Andrews, Matthew Evans, Luke Fawsitt, Daniel Haynes

Nursery

Tracy Barlow, Karen Belfield, Amanda Bolger, Victoria Cartwright, Susan Hambleton, Sundas Hussain, Simone Newton, Sharna Norcup, Kayleigh Roberts, Farkhan Yasar

Student Guidance Advisors

Ann Clowes, Ann Grainger, Ben Granville, Dave Langley, Lesley Mountford, Rachel Thompson

Technical Services Resource Team

Matthew Evans, Luke Fawsitt, Daniel Haynes

The Web Team

Chris Goostry, Hannah Lovatt, Steve Martin, Lucy Turner

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Innovative and Applied Learning Award This award celebrates the exceptional transformational, innovative and applied learning at Staffordshire University and the individuals and teams who are relentless in their ambition for student success.

Nominees Stuart Butler

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

Martin Steventon

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Crime Tapes Team

Harriet Barker-Burgess, Kyla, Lawton, Prof. James Treadwell, Dr Laura Walton-Williams

Drama at Staffs

Derrick Cameron, Richard Cheshire, Paul Christie, Jo Dawson, Andrew Fillis, Rob Marsden

Global Challenge Team

Dr Ellie Atkins, Dr Richard Halfpenny, Paul Orsmond, Dr Sarah Williams

Institute of Policing

Paul Blewitt, Andy Carmichael, Sharon Gander, Adam Greenslade, Neil Hulme, Dr John Lamb, Phil Lee, Barrie Sheldon, Dr Craig Smith, Mick Spellman, Abbeygail Standen, Martin Steventon, Steve Tonks

Journalism Newsday Course Team

LLewela Bailey, Chris Leese, Matt Lewis, Lisa McAlister, Tamsin Parker, Ian Whittell

MSc Health Psychology Team

Dr Amy Burton, Dr Lisa Cowap, Dr Sarah Dean, Dr Gemma Hurst, Dr Rachel Povey, Dr Jennifer Taylor

Social Work Apprenticeship Team

Jamie Brockie, Becky Ford, Steph Jones, Sarah Redmond, Megan Smith

Sarah Rushton - CSS19 Winner

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Talented People - Connected Leader Award The Connected Leader Award is for any colleague to nominate a leader, from any level of the organisation who inspire them with their exceptional leadership reflected in their commitment and drive to support the core strategies of the University.

Nominees Matthew Coombe-Boxall

Academic Development Unit

Donna Copley

Marketing, Recruitment and Communications

Emma Davies

Research, Innovation and Impact Services

Nuala Devlin

Student and Academic Services

Katie Finan

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Carolyn Gair

School of Health and Social Care

Professor David Hawkins

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

Geeta High

Human Resources and Organisational Development

Dr Nick Howe

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Sue Lee

Academic Development Unit

Professor Vish Maheshwari

Staffordshire Business School

Michael McMillan

Student and Academic Services

Richard Mortimer

Technical Services

Dr Alyssa Phillips

Marketing, Recruitment and Communications

Dr Helen Poole

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Max Powell

Marketing, Recruitment and Communications

Annabel Ross

Marketing, Recruitment and Communications

Amanda Sherratt

Student and Academic Services

Dr Nigel Thomas

School of Life Sciences and Education

Dr Laura Walton-Williams

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Nia Wearn

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

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Higher Education Academy Fellowships The University has made a commitment that all teaching staff will achieve a Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy. This will ensure that these staff are being developed in line with national standards and will impact positively on the student experience. To this end, the University has introduced a ‘Routes to Fellowship’ scheme. Working in partnership with the HE Academy, this allows teaching staff to build a portfolio of evidence of their ongoing practice and development, culminating in the achievement of either an Associate Fellow, Fellow or Senior Fellow.

HEA Senior Fellowship James Brogan

School of Health and Social Care

Mike Burnitt

School of Life Sciences and Education

Anna Garland

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Rachel Heeley

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

Susan Jackson

School of Health and Social Care

Dr John Lamb

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Dr Sarah Misra

School of Life Sciences and Education

Carol Southall

Staffordshire Business School

HEA Fellowship Dr Eleanor Atkins

School of Life Sciences and Education

Dr Ayesha Chowdhury

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Catherine Dineley

Technical Services

Trust Diya

School of Life Sciences and Education

Steve French

Staffordshire Business School

Sarah Gillborn

School of Life Sciences and Education

Robin Heap

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

Phil James

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

Dr Mohammad Moghimi Ardekani

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

Dr Shaun Reeves

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

Dr Andrew Stubbs

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

Dr Emma Wilks

School of Life Sciences and Education

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Connecting Colleagues

It has been an exceptional year so far, with our usual cycle of events either being adapted or postponed to suit our post COVID-19 climate.

Despite the many challenges, it has been fantastic to see so many people documenting their experiences of lockdown life, sharing tips for successful homeworking and generally supporting each other during the transition to blended working via the Staff App. Following last year’s event, there were some great images and updates shared by our staff before we were forced into lockdown, including an eclectic array of selfies and team photos celebrating events such as Halloween and Christmas, and documenting ‘normal’ life on campus.

A particular highlight from the beginning of March 2020 was the last group activity on campus – the Row Britannia Challenge. This saw our staff and students row a mile for mental health as part of the Start to Success launch on University Mental Health Day, raising vital funds for the University’s corporate charity North Staffs Mind and the Horizon Fund.

By the end of March, colleagues had already adapted to our ‘new normal’, by participating in virtual activities such as the Wear a Hat Day for Brain Tumour Research.

Social events also moved online, with some colleagues participating in their own activities such as the Virtual Saturday Kitchen, sharing recipes while raising spirits.

By July, some of our teams had started preparing for our return to campus and were reassuring us all by sharing important updates while setting up our covid-secure campus. This enabled important recruitment activity to go ahead, with our Clearing Hub opening as usual in August, albeit in strange circumstances.

In September, the University officially launched the new Blended Working Framework, and while national guidelines determine that we cannot yet get together to celebrate our achievements at a physical event, we hope you will continue to connect online and share your news, events and updates regularly on the Staff App.

Qualification Success Academic Professional Apprenticeship Sue Fleming

School of Life Sciences and Education

Accessibility of E-learning (Open University) Dr Neil Lamont

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Adobe Certified Associate: Adobe Illustrator Dr Alex Jackson

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

Adobe Certified Associate in Illustrator CC 2018 Jim Brindley

Technical Services

Matthew Duddington

Technical Services

Mark Hatton

Technical Services

Alex Jackson

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

Adobe Certified Associate in After Effects CC 2018 Richard Amor Allan

Technical Services

Aaron Dolton

Technical Services

Matthew Duddington

Technical Services

Daniel Haynes

Technical Services

Kate Hibbs

Technical Services

Nathan Riley

Technical Services

Adobe Certified Associate in Animate CC 2018 Matthew Duddington

Technical Services

Adobe Certified Associate in InDesign CC 2018 Matthew Duddington

Technical Services

Mark Hatton

Technical Services

Adobe Certified Associate in Photoshop CC 2018 Jim Brindley

Technical Services

Matthew Duddington

Technical Services

Matthew Evans

Technical Services

Mark Hatton

Technical Services

Daniel Haynes

Technical Services

Ian Naylor

Technical Services

Nathan Riley

Technical Services

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Adobe Certified Associate in Photoshop CC 2019 Bradley Austin

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

Mark Hatton

Technical Services

Adobe Certified Associate in Premiere Pro CC 2018 Richard Amor Allan

Technical Services

Thomas Andrews

Technical Services

Matthew Duddington

Technical Services

Amy Edwards

Marketing, Recruitment and Communications

Matthew Evans

Technical Services

Luke Fawsitt

Technical Services

Daniel Haynes

Technical Services

Nathan Riley

Technical Services

APMG International - Change Management Registered Practitioner Sally-Anne Jordan

Research, Innovation and Impact Services

Autodesk Certified User - Maya Matthew Duddington

Technical Services

Avid Certified Instructor Richard Amor Allan

Technical Services

BSc (Hons) Computer Science John Lawton

Digital Services

CBMBE Dr Ijeoma Onwemere

Staffordshire Business School

Change Management (2015) Foundation and Practitioner Anna Mawson

Research, Innovation and Impact Services

CIM Professor Vish Maheshwari

Staffordshire Business School

CIM Certificate in Professional Marketing Laura Allen

Marketing, Recruitment and Communications

Natalie Baker

Marketing, Recruitment and Communications

Danielle Cleary

Marketing, Recruitment and Communications

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Qualification Success CIM Level 7 Marketing Leadership Programme Annabel Ross

Marketing, Recruitment and Communications

CIM, Digital Diploma in Professional Marketing Gay Higgins

Marketing, Recruitment and Communications

CIM, Diploma in Professional Marketing (Digital Strategy) Richard Shepherd

Marketing, Recruitment and Communications

CIPD Level 5 Justine Tait

School of Life Sciences and Education

CIPR Specialist Diploma: Internal Communication Judy O’Brien

Marketing, Recruitment and Communications

Collision and Conversion laws (Open University) Dr Neil Lamont

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Dante Certification Allan Lockett

Digital Services

Ed Matthews

Digital Services

DMI Professional Digital Marketing Diploma Philippa Gosling

Marketing, Recruitment and Communications

Doctor of Philosophy in Computing Science Thesis Title: Application of Hierarchical Temporal Memory to Anomaly Detection of Vital Signs for Ambient Assisted Living Benhur Bakhtiari Bastaki

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

Doctor of Philosophy: PhD in Psychology: Young people’s understandings of sexual consent and the impact of power inequalities within their sexual relationships Dr Saskia Jones

School of Life Sciences and Education

Entrepreneurship and Small Business – U.K. Helen Holt

Digital Services

Professor Vish Maheshwari

Staffordshire Business School

Karl McCormack

Staffordshire Business School

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Extron AV Associate and Extron Control Specialist John Lawton

Digital Services

Extron ProDSP Principles Gary Baker

Digital Services

Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Dr Eleanor Atkins

School of Life Sciences and Education

Andrew Bloomer

School of Life Sciences and Education

Dr Ayesha Chowdhury

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Catherine Dineley

Technical Services

Trust Diya

School of Life Sciences and Education

Dr Sarah Gillborn

School of Life Sciences and Education

Tracey Horton

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Charlene Sharp

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

Philip Walker

School of Life Sciences and Education

Emma Wilks

School of Life Sciences and Education

ILM Level 3 in Leadership and Management Samantha Bird

Student and Academic Services

Level 3 Supervisor Apprenticeship Standard Andrew Clowes

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

MA in Education Jayne Bartrop

School of Life Sciences and Education

MA in Special and Inclusive Education Emma Wilks

School of Life Sciences and Education

Mental Health First Aider Award Anne Smith

Marketing, Recruitment and Communications

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate Qualification Neil Wright

Digital Services

MSc Psychology Sue Fleming

School of Life Sciences and Education

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Qualification Success MSP Foundation and Practitioner in Programme Management Anna Mawson

Research, Innovation and Impact Services

Multi Engine Instrument rating (MEIR) Martin Fiddler

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

NCFE Cache Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Data Protection and Data Security Tracey Burrows

Collaborative Academic Partnerships

NCFE Cache Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent Tracey Burrows

Collaborative Academic Partnerships

PhD ‘Discoveries and Breakthroughs in Theatre Rehearsals’ Robert Marsden

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

PhD Funding secured with Arts Humanities Research Council TECHNE Charlene Sharp

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

PhD in International Terrorism Dr Ayesha Chowdhury

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

PhD in Psychology: “‘Bad mothers of fat children’: A feminist analysis of discourse and voice in relation to ‘childhood obesity’ intervention” Dr Sarah Gillborn

School of Life Sciences and Education

PhD: Enacting community sport policy for health: a case study of Active Blues Dr Tom Duffell

School of Life Sciences and Education

Postgraduate Certificate in Higher and Professional Education (PgCHPE) Benhur Bakhtiari Bastaki

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

Victoria Bell

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Sue Fleming

School of Life Sciences and Education

Kathryn Harvey

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Tracey Horton

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Charlene Sharp

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

Philip Walker

School of Life Sciences and Education

Davin Ward

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

Dr Ali Wasim

Staffordshire Business School

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Professional Doctorate in Education Dr James Capper

School of Life Sciences and Education

Dr Ruth Gill

School of Life Sciences and Education

Dr Sarah Woolley

School of Life Sciences and Education

Professional Doctorate in Education, Widening Participation Dr Sharon Inglis

School of Life Sciences and Education

Professional Doctorate in Systemic Practice Dr Bev Meakin

School of Life Sciences and Education

QA: Design Thinking Helen Holt

Digital Services

Alison Phillips

Digital Services

Neil Trubshaw

Digital Services

Road Death Lead Investigator (Surry Police and Sancus Solutions) Dr Neil Lamont

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

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Microsoft Office Specialists Microsoft Office Specialist Associate in Excel 2019 Sarah Appelbee

Technical Services

Bradley Austin

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

Joanne Dawson

Human Resources and Organisational Development

Matthew Duddington

Technical Services

Yolanda Granja-Rubio

Research, Innovation and Impact Services

Helen Holt

Digital Services

Andrew Little

Student and Academic Services

Lisa McDonagh

Student and Academic Services

Rebecca Raymond

Technical Services

Sheryl Wheeler

School of Life Sciences and Education

Mark Young

Technical Services

Microsoft Office Specialist Associate in PowerPoint 2019 Sarah Appelbee

Technical Services

Bradley Austin

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

Matthew Coombe-Boxall

Academic Development Unit

Francesca Cornwall

School of Life Sciences and Education

Joanne Dawson

Human Resources and Organisational Development

Paul Gallimore

Technical Services

Yolanda Granja-Rubio

Research, Innovation and Impact Services

Daniel Haynes

Technical Services

Holly Hoar

Research, Innovation and Impact Services

Helen Holt

Digital Services

Andrew Little

Student and Academic Services

Chelsea Lloyd

Employer Partnerships

Chris Pankhurst

Student and Academic Services

Rebecca Raymond

Technical Services

Louise Steadman

Student and Academic Services

Kathryn Taylor

Staffordshire Business School

Sheryl Wheeler

School of Life Sciences and Education

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Microsoft Office Specialist Associate Outlook 2019 Bradley Austin

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

Heather Blake

Digital Services

Matthew Coombe-Boxall

Academic Development Unit

Joanne Dawson

Human Resources and Organisational Development

Yolanda Granja-Rubio

Research, Innovation and Impact Services

Daniel Haynes

Technical Services

Helen Holt

Digital Services

Dr Ruth Hudson

School of Life Sciences and Education

Matthew Huxley

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

Andrew Little

Student and Academic Services

Chelsea Lloyd

Employer Partnerships

Lisa Mcdonagh

Student and Academic Services

Gary Mcnally

Employer Partnerships

Rebecca Raymond

Technical Services

Jamie Sergeant

Technical Services

Ashley Steadman

Student and Academic Services

Kathryn Taylor

Staffordshire Business School

Sheryl Wheeler

School of Life Sciences and Education

Microsoft Office Specialist Expert In Excel 2016 Yolanda Granja-Rubio

Research, Innovation and Impact Services

Dr Cathal Rogers

Research, Innovation and Impact Services

Microsoft Office Specialist in Excel 2016 Steve Bateman

School of Life Sciences and Education

Alexandra Harvey

Research, Innovation and Impact Services

Dr Cathal Rogers

Research, Innovation and Impact Services

Microsoft Office Specialist in Outlook 2016 Lisa McDonagh

Student and Academic Services

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Microsoft Office Specialists Microsoft Office Specialist in Word 2016 Alexandra Harvey

Research, Innovation and Impact Services

Bethany Hepher

Employer Partnerships

Lisa Mcdonagh

Student and Academic Services

Victoria Mcquillan

School of Life Sciences and Education

Helen Smith

Digital Services

Microsoft Office Specialist in Word 2019 Teresa Bridgwood

Employer Partnerships

Francesca Cornwall

School of Life Sciences and Education

Sarah Higgins

School of Life Sciences and Education

Andrew Little

Student and Academic Services

Sally Thompson

Employer Partnerships

Microsoft Technology Associate in Cloud Fundamentals Nick Helm

Digital Services

John Lawton

Digital Services

Microsoft Technology Associate in Mobility and Device Fundamentals Derek Sheward

Digital Services

Neil Wright

Digital Services

Microsoft Technology Associate in Networking Fundamentals Paul Wheeler

Technical Services

Microsoft Technology Associate in Security Fundamentals Heather Blake

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Digital Services

Microsoft Technology Associate in WindowsÂŽ Operating System Fundamentals Ashley Bailey

Digital Services

James Bird

Digital Services

Heather Blake

Digital Services

Paul Clark

Digital Services

Steve Ganner

Digital Services

John Lawton

Digital Services

Microsoft Technology Associate in WindowsÂŽ Server Administration Fundamentals Neil Wright

Digital Services

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Talented People - Corporate Fundraising Award This award recognises the individual leading the way in raising awareness for our corporate charities. From organising activities to raising vital funds, this individual is a passionate advocate for giving back.

Nominees Arron Dunn

Estates and Commercial Services

Kathryn Harvey

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Marion Morris

Academic Development Unit

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Living our Values - Proud to be Staffs Award  This award recognises those individuals and teams who excel in the contribution they make within the University. 

Nominees Tina Allen

Staffordshire Business School

Dr Rachel Bolton-King

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Dr Ayesha Chowdhury

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Judy David

School of Life Sciences and Education

Christine Dover

Research, Innovation and Impact Services

Maria Feenan

Employer Partnerships

Helen Holt

Digital Services

Liam Kelsall

Marketing, Recruitment and Communications

Alice Kitson

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

Jamie Leese

Marketing, Recruitment and Communications

Clare Mayer

Corporate Services

Paul Orsmond

School of Life Sciences and Education

Justin Rich

Technical Services

Natalie Robinson

Student and Academic Services

Professor Karen Rodham

School of Life Sciences and Education

Hazel Squire

Staffordshire Business School

Rhys Stevens

Student and Academic Services

Annie Walker

Research, Innovation and Impact Services

Katie Watson

Staffordshire Business School

Health and Social Care Practice Learning Placements Team and Hub Leads

Tracey Baker, Kate Bebe, Brian Bell, Sarah Bird, Kathryn Cottis, Sarah Greenwood, Karen Griffiths, Clare Hannon, Susan Jackson, Gavin Johnson, Lisa Miceli, Carol Quinn, Clare Skelson, Tracy Windridge, Angela Woolliscroft

HSC PA Team

Paula Hawkins, Jackie Redhead, Alison Shanahan

Human Resources and Organisational Development

Jo-Anne Aston, Iain Bracken, Joanne Dawson, Ann Edwards, Chloe Edwards, Charlie Fildes, Hannah Gibbard, Clare Harp, Geeta High, Angela Minister, Jane Russon, Jade Tonkinson

Media Centre Stores

Matthew Evans, Daniel Haynes

Nursing Course and Practice Leads

Helen Ashwood, Kathryn Cottis, Maxine Cromar-Hayes, Karen Griffiths

Social Work Team

Rebecca Ford, Carolyn Gair, Sarah Redmond

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Environmental Sustainability Award In recognition of the contribution made by an individual or a team towards the University’s Environmental Sustainability goals, to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 and to achieve major change in environmental sustainability through research, innovation and student and civic engagement.

Nominees Dr Eleanor Atkins

School of Life Sciences and Education

Tim Harris

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

The Virtual Open Day Team

Natalie Baker, Matt Brindley-Sadler, Harriet Burgess-Barker, Helen Chapman, Danielle Cleary, Donna Copley, Annie Coxon, Natasha D’Arcy, Lyn Devine, Kerry Edge, Amy Edwards, Sammy Engele, Cathryn Higginson, Marshall Hitipeuw, Gill Horwell, Shaun Kelley, Angela Lawrence, Jamie Leese, Victoria McQuillan, Joel Morrey, Dr Alyssa Phillips, Mike Phillips, Max Powell, Penelope Reid, Dr Kevin Reiling, Annabel Ross, Richard Shepherd, Josh Simpson, Nicola Smith, Emma Spencer, Dr Laura Walton-Williams

Procurement Team

Nigel Peake, Claire Wells, David Glover

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Inclusion Award This award is to recognise the contribution made by an individual or a team to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the University. This can be demonstrated in many different ways: initiatives that increase inclusion for colleagues and students in the delivery of services or teaching and learning; acting as a role model or ally in championing and building inclusion; creating an inclusive culture by challenging inequalities, barriers or bias.

Individual or team that goes the extra mile to remove the barriers that limit people’s opportunities, making a significant positive impact on the lives of an individual or group of colleagues or students.

Nominees Julie Adams

Library Services

Portia Bentley

Student and Academic Services

Nic Gratton

Research, Innovation and Impact Services

Philippa Harley

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

SallyAnn Jordan

Research, Innovation and Impact Services

Julie-Anne Slevin

Marketing, Recruitment and Communications

Dr Romina Vivaldi

School of Life Sciences and Education

Tracy Walker

Student and Academic Services

Dr Laura Walton-Williams

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Rebecca Warnett

School of Life Sciences and Education

‘Biology and a Biscuit’ Social Events Team

Trust Diya, Dr Sarah Williams

Campus Security

Jarrod Bentley, Cheryl Pritchard

English and Creative Writing Team

Dr Mark Brown, Dr Melanie Ebdon, Paul Houghton, Margaret Leclere, Dr Lisa Mansell

Study Smart Team

Julie Adams, Portia Bentley, Neil Ferneyhough, Sue Lee, Helen Walmsley-Smith

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Wellbeing Award This award celebrates teams or individuals who have a genuine enthusiasm for, and an interest in wellbeing, improving the working environment, promoting healthy lifestyles and supporting engagement. They are approachable and willing to help and signpost colleagues to additional support whilst acting as a role model.

They demonstrate an understanding of wellbeing holistically and champion good physical and mental health.

Nominees Jo-Anne Aston

Human Resources and Organisational Development

Tracey Burrows

Collaborative Academic Partnerships

Liz Crump

Digital Services

Paula Dalziel

Student and Academic Services

Katie Finan

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Jamie Leese

Marketing, Recruitment and Communications

Sallyann Mellor

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Judy O'Brien

Marketing, Recruitment and Communications

Dr Jackie Reynolds

Research, Innovation and Impact Services

Annabel Ross

Marketing, Recruitment and Communications

Deborah Sproston-Bewley

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Laura Weston

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

Sheryl Wheeler

School of Life Sciences and Education

Counselling and Wellbeing Team

Andrea Alker, Lisa Benson, Heather, Brown, Anne Burrows, Jo Howe, Michael McMillan

Staffordshire University London Team

Sammy Engele, Milena Rodriguez

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Vice-Chancellor’s Outstanding Contribution Award The Vice-Chancellor’s Outstanding Contribution Award is a prestigious award category that recognises the extra responsibility and commitment that goes hand-in-hand with higher education.

Presented by Vice-Chancellor Professor Liz Barnes CBE DL, this award celebrates an individual or team that lives and breathes the Staffordshire University values, and has made a fundamental, positive and permanent impression to our ever-growing community of students, staff and external partners.

The Police Apprenticeship Team - CSS19 Winners

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Talented People - Best Newcomer Award This award is to recognise our new talented people who recently joined our University (within their first year) who already stand out as ‘one to watch’.

Nominees Christopher Allen

Research, Innovation and Impact Services

Diane Atherton-Blenkiron

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Dr Eleanor Atkins

School of Life Sciences and Education

Rebecca Boden

School of Health and Social Care

Matthew Coombe-Boxall

Academic Development Unit

Dr Lisa Cowap

School of Life Sciences and Education

Lauren Deakes

Digital Services

Nuala Devlin

Student and Academic Services

Matthew Duddington

Technical Services

William Fedoroff

Digital Services

Charlotte Fildes

Human Resources and Organisational Development

Rebecca Ford

School of Health and Social Care

Claire Frays

Marketing, Recruitment and Communications

Julia Hawthorn

Employer Partnerships

Daniel Haynes

Technical Services

Lydia Johnson

Student and Academic Services

Dr John Lamb

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Therese Lawlor-Wright

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

Sally McGill

Executive Team

Alex Morley Hewitt

Employer Partnerships

Abdulrahman Oleiwi

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Carly Outerbridge

Marketing, Recruitment and Communications

Professor Barbara Pierscionek

School of Life Sciences and Education

Dr Helen Poole

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Milena Rodriguez Guevara

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

Stephanie Romano-Smith

School of Life Sciences and Education

Rhiannon Sarson

Technical Services

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Nominees Edward Stanhope

School of Life Sciences and Education

Martin Steventon

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Kat Taylor

Staffordshire Business School

Klaudia Tomkowiak

Marketing, Recruitment and Communications

Anna Tomlinson

Marketing, Recruitment and Communications

Tatiana Ursachi

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

Dr Romina Vivaldi

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

Dr Susan Whalley-Lloyd

School of Health and Social Care

Lee Wilkes

Student Services

Dan Williamson

Technical Services

Rachel Wood

Research, Innovation and Impact Services

Staffordshire University London

Brad Austin, Sammy Engele, Marshall Hitipeuw, Matt Huxley, Milena Rodriguez, Jamie Sergeant

Damian Etone - CSS19 Winner

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Long Service Awards Long Service Award – 40 Years Long Service Keith Jones

Technical Services

Andrew Sherwood

Digital Services

Long Service Award – 30 Years Long Service Janice Halpin

Student and Academic Services

Karen Owens

Student and Academic Services

Long Service Award – 20 Years Long Service Elizabeth Boath

School of Health and Social Care

Philippa Cliffe

Financial Services

Brian Gough

Digital Services

Stephen Griffiths

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

Jane Hancock

Student and Academic Services

Catherine Hickling

Student and Academic Services

Robert Hobbs

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

Fiona Knight

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

Rolando Madera

Estates and Commercial Services

Gwenda McFadyen

Estates and Commercial Services

Lesley Mountford

Student and Academic Services

Joseph Muir

Estates and Commercial Services

Dr Rachel Povey

School of Life Sciences and Education

Richard Sinclair

Estates and Commercial Services

Tracy Walker

Student and Academic Services

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Connected University Network Award This award recognises a team of colleagues from across the University who either formally or informally have worked together in improving the student experience or have raised the profile and reputation of our University.

Nominees Crime Tapes Team

Harriet Burgess-Barker, Kyla Lawson, Prof. James Treadwell

Institute of Policing Team

Paul Blewitt, Jo Burgess, Chelsea Burnard-Channon, Rebecca Butler, Andy Carmichael, Rebecca Drury, Katie Finan, Sharon Gander, Adam Greenslade, Hayley Hallsworth, Phillipa Harley, Peter Hay, Beth Hepher, Dr Nick Howe, Neil Hulme, Dr John Lamb, Phil Lee, Ella Nicholson, Mark Packham, Jo Philipps, Barrie Sheldon, Julie-Anne Slevin, Dr Craig Smith, Lee Smith, Abbeygail Standen, Martin Steventon, Steve Tonks, Phil Wagg

International Student Support One Staffs Café

Portia Bentley, Gemma Kelly, Natalie Robinson, Alison Smith, Tracy Walker, Mick Williams

Media and Communications Team (Technical Services)

Richard Amor Allan, Catherine Dineley, Aaron Dolton, Matthew Evans, Luke Fawsitt, Daniel Haynes, Kate Hibbs, Alex Hough, Chris Leese, Matt Lewis, Richard Mortimer, Nathan Riley, Ian Thurston

School of Law, Policing and Forensics Management Team

Paul Allen, Julie Evans, Hannah Gibbard, Dr Nick Howe, Mary Leese, Sam Sneyd, Dr Joanne Turner, Dr Laura Walton-Williams, Dr John Wheeler, Linda Wilson

Staffordshire University Residence Life Team Deb Healy, Natalie Robinson, Rhys Stevens Student Support and Wellbeing Team

Paula Dalziel, Ian Munton, Mick Williams

CRM Enrolment Team - CSS19 Winners

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People’s Choice Award This award gives members of staff the opportunity to nominate a colleague who goes the extra mile to deliver excellence to our students or partners, or who can always be counted on to support their colleagues, and who makes a difference to the University.

Richard Amor Allan

Technical Services

Helen Ascroft

Student and Academic Services

Angela Atkinson

School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

Marie Barlow

Academic Development Unit

Jo Burgess

Digital Services

Matt Coombe-Boxall

Academic Development Unit

Jayne Francis

Technical Services

Carolyn Gair

School of Health and Social Care

Agnieszka Gil

Estates and Commercial Services

Gill Grainger

Corporate Services

Gill Horwell

Marketing, Recruitment and Communications

Phil Lee

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Vanessa Oakes

Staffordshire Business School

Alison O’Donoghue

Marketing, Recruitment and Communications

Nathan Riley

Technical Services

Ian Thurstan

Technical Services

Steve Tonks

School of Law, Policing and Forensics

Tracy Walker

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Connected University

Roll of Honour 2020 Shortlisted

Prestigious appointments

We’re delighted to be shortlisted in four categories at the Times Higher Education Awards 2020, most notably in the ‘University of the Year category’. We’re also shortlisted for ‘Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community’ [Nic Gratton and Get Talking] ‘Outstanding Marketing and Communications Team’ [Clearing campaign 2019] and ‘Outstanding Technician of the Year’ [Matt Lewis]. The event takes place virtually on November 26 this year giving more of our University community the chance to engage with this online event.

C’mon Staffs!!

Our Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Professor Liz Barnes CBE and Associate Professor of Policing Jane Sawyers have both been made Deputy Lieutenants of Staffordshire. The new Deputy Lieutenants were appointed to the role by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire, Mr Ian James Dudson CBE KStJ in August.

Mr Dudson is the Queen’s representative in the County and Liz and Jane will support him in carrying out the duties throughout the year. Take a bow!

Andrew Proctor, Pro Vice Chancellor for Digital, has achieved the digital double this year having been shortlisted in two Digital Leader categories. Andrew has been shortlisted in both DL100 and Digital Technology Leaders Awards – the winners of which are announced this month. Further our reputation as the Digital University, our student app has been nominated in the Breakthrough of the Year category at the Falling Walls Remote World Science Summit event which takes place in November.

Winners Earlier this year Staffordshire University was named Midlands University of the Year at the annual Midlands Business Awards. Commenting on the win, ViceChancellor Liz Barnes CBE DL said “Being recognised as winner of Midlands University of the Year is testament to the hard work of our staff and our talented students who graduate with the skills that enable businesses in our region to grow and prosper.” Organiser Harjinder Singh Sandher, said: “We’re delighted to see Staffordshire University pick up this award. Its achievements show that the higher education sector will have a vital role in equipping the UK for the challenges of the future.”

Staffordshire University has also scooped the Higher Education Institution category at the Grads In Games Awards 2020. Our University was recognised for its “long history of developing fantastic graduates who enter the games industry” together with impressive employability statistics and industry links.

Congratulations to an outstanding team!

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New investment Staffordshire University plans to transform the health workforce using advanced digital technology has won the backing of government. We have recently secured funding from the government’s Getting Building programme for our £5.8 million Health Innovation Centre at the University’s Stafford Centre of Excellence for Healthcare Education.

The project will see the development of a new sectorleading clinical simulation and immersion suites enabling healthcare professionals and students to explore and develop new patient safety techniques. The facility will also enable the teaching of advanced digital skills to support the future needs of our health sector.

Pro Vice-Chancellor (Digital), Andrew Proctor said: “By providing existing and future healthcare professionals with the cutting-edge digital skills and advanced techniques in high-demand within the healthcare sector, we will help ensure the long-term sustainability of the NHS, playing a key role in the transformation and modernisation of the workforce.”

Civic University

League Tables

Earlier this year we announced a new scheme to recognise members of the public who work with the University to make a difference in their communities.

We have maintained our position in the top 250 Young University Rankings compiled by the Times Higher Education. While our overall rankings have been impacted by new Graduate Outcomes data, we can be particularly proud of our performance in a number of areas, not least in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide’s Social Inclusion Rankings where we are up 20 places to 13. This takes into account that we have the second highest percentage of students from disadvantaged areas. The University is also 15th for ‘teaching quality’ out of 131 higher education institutions – further confirmation of TEF Gold!

Six people were selected to receive the University’s newest honour – Civic Fellowships – which recognises both the contribution they make and their status as a member of Staffordshire University’s Connected community.

In the Guardian League Tables published in September we boast a number of top 20 subject areas as follows; social policy and administration 4th; fashion (including surface pattern and textiles) 5th, education 15th , nursing and midwifery 15th, accounting and finance 16th; film and photography 16th.

Charitable giving Staffordshire University has teamed up with North Staffs Mind to promote and protect mental health, wellbeing and achievement among students and across local communities.

The first recipients of the University’s Civic Fellowships are: Tim Bailey; a Prison Officer at HMP/YOI Drake Hall who is a key partner and external advisor to the BA(Hons) Criminal Justice with Offender Management programme; Romy Cheeseman; Honorary Archivist for the Victoria Theatre Collection (VTC) which is a major feature of Staffordshire University’s Special Collections.

Teri Elder, Chloe Harris; Jennifer Spice and Monienne Stone were recognised for their outstanding work as community researchers on the Get Talking Hardship project.

The new Civic Fellowships are awarded for an initial period of two years on the understanding that recipients will work with Staffordshire University in an ambassadorial capacity and with staff to deliver shared outputs.

The University used Mental Health Awareness week to announce an ambitious fundraising target to be shared between Staffordshire University’s Horizon Fund and North Staffs Mind.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Liz Barnes CBE DL, said: “We aim to raise £10,000 for North Staffs Mind and the Horizon Fund, supporting both charities during 2020 and 2021.We are living through unprecedented times and, although the challenges we face can sometimes feel overwhelming, we can help overcome any obstacle if we support each other.”

If you’d like to get involved, please email developmentoffice@staffs.ac.uk If you’d like to donate to our joint charities initiative, please visit staffs.ac.uk/donate

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We’re #ProudToBeStaffs SHORTLISTED FOR

UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR

TOP 15

FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021

MIDLANDS

UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR Midlands Business Awards 2020

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TOP 15

FOR TEACHING QUALITY The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021

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