Who's your star
The Gold Star Awards are the exciting new way for students to recognise and reward members of University staff who go above and beyond their normal duties in enhancing the student learning experience.
Gold Star Award Winners 2012
The above staff members have been nominated for a Gold Star Award by University of Reading students. A short listing process took place with the RUSU Student Officers and the winners were then picked by Faculty Reps.
RUSU would like to thank all of the students who submitted nominations and to all of the hardworking university staff who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to provide an excellent experience at Reading.
The Winners
Henley Business School – Dr. Maria Gee (Senior Lecturer - Business, Informatics, Systems and Accounting)
‘Always there to support me through my studies.’
‘When things got tough she would always listen and never judge.’
'Whatever time of day she always made time to see me and make sure things were running smoothly.’
‘She just cares about her students.’
‘She would always make arrangements to ensure that I was able to complete work to the best of my ability.’
‘She would encourage me to never give up.’
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Faculty of Science – Dr. Orla Kennedy (Lecturer – Food & Nutritional Sciences)
‘Friendly, supportive and lively member of staff.’
‘Extremely good at giving individual advice.’
‘Thinks of everyone's individual abilities and directs individuals in the right direction.’
‘She is very approachable and has time for everyone.’
‘Supports students and staffs to achieve their full potential.’
‘Always encouraged and supported me to further my career.’
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Faculty of Life Sciences – Helen Marlow (Clinical Tutor - School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences)
‘Once came into clinical practice with crutches so that we wouldn't miss on-site clinic observation sessions in the Clinic.’
‘An absolute asset to our department.’
‘Always willing to give up her time to help us.’
‘Always feel comfortable confiding in Helen if I have any issues with my degree.’
‘Fantastic at helping us on Blackboard.’
‘Deserves this award to show how much we appreciate how hard she works to ensure that everybody achieves their potential.’
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Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Science – Alan Renwick (Director of Postgraduate Research Studies - Politics and International Relations)
‘Alan consistently maintains a high level of teaching and communication’
‘Emails with suggestions of events/articles/websites are really beneficial and positive.’
‘It would be brilliant if more academics were like Alan.’
‘He gives an additional page of feedback when he returns our essays.’
‘He always has time to help his students and our concerns always come before his other commitments.’
‘A brilliant member of staff who really deserves this award.’
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Support Staff – Jane Batchelor (Careers Development Advisor – School of Real Estate & Planning)
‘Never fails to be welcoming’
‘Will always put a smile on people's faces.’
‘The advice she gives is top rate.’
‘An asset to the Real Estate course.’
‘Maintains constant communication with the students.’
‘Her knowledge of careers, charisma, charm and out-going personality really is a breath of fresh air.’
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