Widening participation awards

Nationally and internationally recognised

Since the WP Unit was first formed in 2002, the work of individuals and the team has been recognised with well-respected awards for excellence and innovation:

2011 The Learning on Screen Awards - Courseware and Curriculum (Multimedia) (www.tasteofmedicine.com)

2009 The e-Learning Awards - Gold Medal winner - Excellence in the production of learning content: not for profit sector

 

2009 Lord Mayor of London Dragon Awards - Volunteer of the Year (Rosie Spooner, Student Ambassador)

 

2008 The Guardian Public Service Awards – Innovation and Progress in Diversity and Equality

2008 Special Commendation: Times Higher Education Awards – Widening Participation Initiative of the Year

2008 Lord Mayor of London Dragon Award - Corporate Social Responsibility and Social Inclusion

2008 London Education Partnership Awards – Individual professional contribution to higher-education progression (Kenton Lewis)

2007 Higher Education Volunteering Awards – Outstanding Project Award

2007 London Education Partnership Award – Innovation and outstanding achievement

2005 AUA Award for Excellence – Outstanding achievement in HE (Kenton Lewis)

2005 AAUA Nikolai Khaladjan International Award – Innovation in HE

2004 Child Safety Campaign Award – Promotion of health and first-aid awareness

2004 Heist Award – Widening Participation in HE

2003 Child Safety Education Foundation – Campaign Certificate

 

 

Prof. Peter Kopelman Principal

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Prof Peter Kopelman

 

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