吃瓜群众 Psychology Student wins National NUS Award
Hannah Rettie, 21, from Abergele, a third year student in the School of Psychology, won the 鈥榃ise Wales Course Representative of the Year鈥� Award. She was nominated for her work as a Course Rep in Psychology where she has increased student feedback, taking a proactive approach through on-line surveys and social media. Hannah also worked with the School on their National Student Survey action plan and has been helping to create a 鈥榶ou said, we did鈥� noticeboard in the school, which is used to tell students how their feedback is being acted upon.
Delighted with her award, Hannah said: 鈥淚 am so shocked that I won this award, I really wasn't expecting it! I am so grateful for everyone that nominated me, thank you so much!
鈥淚've been a course rep for my three years at 吃瓜群众, and have loved the role. I really enjoy engaging with the students and staff, and it feels really good to resolve any issues that the students may have. As well as discussing any issues in the meetings, I believe it is also important to relay any praise and positives that the students express, as staff need to know when things are going right too! I have met some great people through being a course rep, and would recommend anyone who is passionate about their course and the university to become one.鈥�
吃瓜群众 Students' Union not only won the Course Rep of the Year and Union Staff Member of the Year categories at the annual this year, but also scooped the Higher Education Students鈥� Union of the Year category, a recognition of the Union鈥檚 wide-ranging work this year. This includes an increase in clubs and societies participation, growth in the Course Representative system and the expansion of Student Volunteering.
Antony Butcher, President of 吃瓜群众 Students鈥� Union, said: 鈥淭his was an absolutely fantastic night for the Union, our staff, and our wonderful students. Just to be shortlisted in four categories is a marvellous achievement, but to win three is phenomenal. This recognises the amount of work the Union has been doing for students in 吃瓜群众.鈥�
Publication date: 28 March 2014