Celebrating our research colleagues
03 Oct 2024
Research Staff Excellence Awards presented by Associate Vice-President for Research, Professor Melissa Westwood
The University celebrated our research excellence at the Future-Ready Postdoc event, organised and hosted by the Researcher Development team as part of Postdoc Appreciation Week.
Associate Vice-President for Research, Professor Melissa Westwood presented the Research Staff Excellence Awards.
She added: “We are thrilled to take this opportunity to recognise and celebrate the immense contributions our postdoctoral researchers make to the University and the broader research community.
“Your dedication, innovation, and tireless efforts are the backbone of the groundbreaking research that defines our institution.”
The award-winners were:
Research Staff of the Year
Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health (FMBH) – Dr Jonathan Warboys
Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) – Dr Reem Swidah
Faculty of Humanities (HUMS) – Dr Patricia Irizar.
Best Outstanding Contribution to Research Impact by Research Staff
FBMH – Dr Leah Quinlivan
FSE – Dr Jacob Elms
HUMS – Dr Luciana Lang
Best Outstanding Contribution to Research Staff Environment
FSE – Dr Ethan Simpson
HUMS- Dr Laura Pottinger
Best Outstanding Contribution to Social Responsibility
FBMH – Dr Harriet Bickley
FSE – Dr David Cushing
HUMS – Dr Kirstie Hartwell
Best Outstanding Interdisciplinary Research
FMBH - Dr Jack Benton
FSE – Dr Goutham Soletti
HUMS – Dr Angela Whitecross
Best Outstanding Output
FBMH – Dr Michal Dudek
FSE – Dr Robert Nixon
HUMS – Dr James Fletcher
For more information on all the winners, visit: