PGR Community Champion Award

The award recognises outstanding contribution by a current UoB PGR or group of PGRs to their postgraduate research community, and who has contributed significantly to PGR events, projects, representation and/or experience in the given award year.  Nominations can be made by PGRs or staff members (professional or academic). Nominees might be a UGS Scholar, Student Content Shaper, a regular organiser of PGR events, or responsible for PGR projects and development. 

To be eligible, you must be a current UoB PGR in June 2025, and nominated by a current UoB PGR or member of staff for actions undertaken in the 2024-25 academic year. Collective nominations are welcome if a group of two or more wish to nominate an individual or group.

The UGS PGR Community Champion Award is now open for nominations. Please submit your nomination by 11:59pm on the 28 April 2025.  It is advisable to read the nomination guidance notes prior to submitting a nomination. 

 

What are the criteria for the award?

  • The nominated PGR must be a registered current postgraduate at the time of nomination and award (February-June 2025). If nominating a group all members of that group should be from the PGR community. Any prize will be distributed equally between members of that group.
  • For the 2025 award, PGR(s) must be nominated for work undertaken in the 2024-2025 academic year.
  • Nominations can be made for any current PGR or group of PGRs, for work benefiting the PGR community.

The nomination should be guided by:

  1. The nominee’s demonstrable enthusiasm for PGR community engagement and for supporting their peers.
  2. A record of measurable impact and success in their representation and/or support of their PGR community.

Examples of possible nominees might be an outstanding Postgraduate Research Rep, UGS Scholar, Student Content Shaper, or a PGR who has contributed significantly to PGR events and/or projects while at the University.

How do I make a nomination?

Nominations must be made on the standard nomination form which can be found here.

The nomination statement should include:

  • Explanation of the extent of the PGRs contribution to PGR community at UoB.
  • Explanation of the significance of their work.
  • Evidence of the measurable impact of their work.

Deadline for submission of the fully completed Nomination Form is 28 April 2025.

 


 

 If you have any questions about the process, please email graduateschool@contacts.bham.ac.uk. 

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