The Academic Impact Awards have once again celebrated the remarkable contributions of students and staff in advancing academic excellence, representation, and community engagement. These awards honour individuals who have gone above and beyond to support their peers, deliver exceptional teaching, and enrich the overall academic experience. 

The 2025 ceremony marked our first as a newly merged institution, and it was an outstanding success. With an attendance of over 130 people, we were delighted to welcome students and staff from both the Tooting and Clerkenwell campuses to join us in this momentous celebration.  

We are proud to announce the winners of the Academic Impact Awards 2025: 

Programme Representative of the Year 

This award celebrates the dedication of Programme Representatives who have effectively advocated for students and driven positive changes. Congratulations to: 

• Bayes Business School: Ibrahim Abbasi 

• Law School: Sushant Krishna Agarwal 

• (Former) School of Health and Psychological Sciences: Charlotte De Cock 

• School of Science and Technology: Maleeha Shaikh 

• (Former) St George’s School of Health and Medicine: Connor Holmes 

• School of Communication and Creativity: Victoria Aika de Castilho Uehara 

• School of Policy and Global Affairs: Moira Tresa 

Assembly Member of the Year 

For outstanding contributions to student democracy and decision-making, we recognise: 

• Hifsa Khan, Assembly Speaker and member for City Law School 

Best Representation and Feedback 

This award acknowledges an individual who has excelled in ensuring student voices are heard and acted upon: 

• Mehak Mustafa 

Academic Community Impact 

For making a significant positive impact on the academic community, congratulations to: 

• Ali Raja 

Teaching Excellence Award 

Recognising exceptional teaching and commitment to student success, this year’s winners are: 

• Bayes Business Schol: Dr Justin Davis-Smith, Associate Professor in Voluntary Sector Management 

• City Law School: Nouh El-Ouaz, Visiting Lecturer 

• School of Communication and Creativity: Sally Web, Senior Lecturer in Journalism 

• (Former) St George’s School of Health and Medicine: Dr David Gillot, Senior Lecturer in Reproductive Physiology 

• (Former) School of Health and Psychological Sciences: Robin Lindop Fisher, Lecturer in Phonetics 

• School of Science and Technology: Soheil Ahmadi, Student Teaching Assistant 

• School of Policy and Global Affairs: Dr Maria Cubel, Senior Lecturer in Economics 

Outstanding Support (Professional Services and Non-Teaching Staff) 

For exceptional dedication to supporting students and staff, we honour: 

• Ute Spittler, Programme Coordiantor, Centre for Charity Effectiveness 

Personal Tutor of the Year 

For outstanding guidance and mentorship, this award goes to: 

• Dr Helen Spicer Cain, Senior Lecturer, Language and Communication Science 

PGR Supervisor of the Year 

Recognising excellence in postgraduate research supervision, congratulations to: 

• Dr Raheelah Ahmad, Reader in Health Systems 

Assessment and Feedback Champion 

For commitment to fair and constructive assessment and feedback, the award goes to: 

• Professor Ian Loveland, Public Law 

Student Voice and Partnership Champion 

For outstanding collaboration with students to enhance the academic experience, we celebrate: 

• Jane Bradley-Smith, Associate Dean Student Experience, City Law School 

Inclusive Education Award 

For championing inclusivity and accessibility in education, this award goes to: 

• Sarah Jane Anscomb, Senior Lecturer, School of Health and Medical Sciences 

These individuals have made an extraordinary impact through their dedication, advocacy and innovation. Thier efforts continue to shape a more inclusive, supportive, and high-quality learning environment at City St Georges’ University of London.  

A heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and the shortlisted candidates! Let's continue to celebrate and support excellence in education.  

If you were shortlisted for an award or are a Programme Representative who was informed that you have received a Contribution Award, please look out for a follow-up email from me. This will contain details of the award collection process, which will take place over the next two weeks.