The 2017 sparqs Student Engagement Awards took place at the end of the sparqs Conference on Thursday 23rd March 2017, in a fantastic end to the day, which recognised and celebrated good practice across Scottish colleges and universities.
A huge well done to all of the shortlisted nominees and many thanks to all who took the time to submit entries in what was a very competitive field.
Congratulations to all the Award winners and runners-up! Click on each category heading below for further details of the winning entries and photos.
Category 1: An initiative led by a students’ association in partnership with their university which has made the most impact on the enhancement of the student experience
Winner:
Undertaking an Enhancement-Driven Review of Student Representation ~ University of Stirling Students’ Union and the University of Stirling
Runner-up:
Evolution of Student Partnership Agreement ~ RGU: Union and The Robert Gordon University
Category 2: An initiative led by a students’ association in partnership with their college which has made the most impact on the enhancement of the student experience
Winner:
Be Engaged ~ New College Lanarkshire Students’ Association and New College Lanarkshire
Runner-up:
Learner Engagement Framework and its use in improving the student experience ~ Edinburgh College Students’ Association and Edinburgh College
Category 3: A co-curricular initiative/project (curriculum design/curriculum delivery/assessment) which has had an impact across the college or university
Winner:
Student staff partnership to create an interdisciplinary science skills course in a research intensive university ~ University of Glasgow
Runner-up:
West College Scotland Presents Moya – Minds of Young Artists ~ West College Scotland
Category 4: A student-led initiative across the college or university which demonstrates a clear commitment to equality and diversity and has had an impact across the organisation
Winner:
Levels ~ South Lanarkshire College
Runner-up:
Project Myopia ~ The University of Edinburgh
Category 5: University course rep of the year
Winner:
Kerry Perrie ~ University of Dundee
Runner-up:
Caliana Jakes ~ The Robert Gordon University
Category 6: College course rep of the year
Winner:
Joshua Smith ~ Lews Castle College UHI
Runner-up:
Lora Miller ~ Ayrshire College
