IOE staff members recognised at One UCL Awards

The One UCL Awards recognise and celebrate professional services and academic staff members who have demonstrated outstanding performance in their roles and contributed to the success of UCL.

The IOE’s Programme Services team, part of the Academic Programmes Office, won first prize for the team Ways of Working Award, which is given to the team that demonstrates excellent collaboration, communication and shared learning in the way that they work together.

“The APO Programme Services Coordinators (PSC) have shown great leadership, teamwork and incredible support to not only their respective teams but to students and academic colleagues from across our departments”, said Noreen Kassem, Director of Education Administration and Student Support at the IOE.

“It has not been the easiest of years to say the least, but despite this, the PSCs have continued to work together collaboratively to establish best ways of working, always finding creative ways to problem solve and providing timely guidance and advice to colleagues. They are always available for their teams and support staff with empathy and kindness. It has been inspiring to see their ongoing commitment and dedication throughout.

“I am so pleased that their incredible work has been recognised by UCL. Huge congratulations to the APO Programme Services Coordinators – very well deserved!”

Dr Jessica Hayton (Department of Psychology and Human Development) won the Outstanding Contribution to Staff Experience award for organising a number of staff wellbeing events over the past year.

In addition to this award, Dr Hayton was also a finalist in the Community Spirit category, which recognises individuals who do amazing things beyond the boundaries of UCL and make a personal impact to the broader community. Dr Hayton was nominated for arranging department community activities for staff and their families during lockdown and leading the work of the department wellbeing group.

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Dr Georgia Pavlopoulou won the Community Spirit Award for her work with the East London autistic community. The work has led to the creation of a unique creative collaborative 'Flow Unlocked' tackling stigma, inequalities and mental health with and for autistic adults. 

Focused on creating awareness of the role of relationships as the forgotten foundation of mental health through poetry and films, Dr Pavlopoulou and the team have worked to create opportunities for collaboration between artists, researchers and communities, and built partnerships that enabled autistic collaborators to communicate their ideas.

Dr Walker said: "Georgia's engagement on campus and in the community is what makes her special. She is a wonderful representative of IOE and I can think of no one more deserving of this award."

Links

• One UCL Awards
• View Dr Jessica Hayton’s research profile
• View Dr Georgia Pavlopoulou's research profile