St George's, University of London wins award for social inclusion

St George's, University of London wins award for social inclusion

 28^th October 2008

St George’s Widening Participation Unit has won the Social Inclusion category of the prestigious Lord Mayor’s Dragon Awards. The team was presented with the award by Lord Mayor David Lewis at an awards ceremony at the Mansion House in the City of London on 21 October 2008.

The Social Inclusion award recognises organisations that are enhancing the quality of life of socially-excluded groups. The Widening Participation Unit impressed the judges with its Experiments Roadshow scheme, which gives school pupils in years eight to eleven a taste of the healthcare professions.

Established in 1986, the Lord Mayor’s Dragon Awards is one of the oldest and most well-established schemes to reward companies and public offices across London for their Corporate Community Involvement initiatives.

Kenton Lewis says: “We are delighted to have had our efforts recognised by winning this prestigious award.”

The Widening Participation Unit was also highly commended for its Adjusted Criteria scheme in this year’s Times Higher Education Awards on 23 October.

Principal Professor Peter Kopelman says: “I am delighted that St George's, University of London, was highly commended in the Widening Participation Category. This is an outstanding result in the face of very strong competition. Sincerest congratulations to Kenton Lewis and his team.”

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