Every year, staff from across the University work tirelessly to give you the best academic experience possible. It’s been a huge task and we’d like to celebrate everyone for their hard work.
This year, staff from across the University have worked tirelessly to give you the best academic experience possible.
One way that we regularly recognise the great work of University staff is through You're Valued - our year-round rewards scheme that allows you to celebrate the work of all the staff at Royal Holloway.
It's your way of thanking people who consistently go above and beyond to make your life better at Royal Holloway and to embody the values that we and the University promote. We know that this isn’t an exhaustive list of everyone who has had a positive impact across campus, but here are a few of our You’re Valued awardees from the 2022/23 academic year.
Pedro Teixeira-Dias
(Professor of Particle Physics)
Pedro has been recognised for his determination to support students and help them succeed in his modules throughout the year. It has been noted that students respond to Pedro’s teaching exceptionally well and for that, he deserves recognition.
Jane W
(Student Staff in Academic Services)
As a student assistant for research and resource development, Jane has been recognised by students for her kindness, professionalism, and caring approach to supporting students and their development.
Ambra Anelotti
(Italian Language Tutor)
We're celebrating Ambra for really taking the time to help each student individually and for going out of her way to offer support. She holds extra sessions to help students practice together and spends a lot of time preparing to make them both fun and meaningful to attend.
Dr. Lucy Gill-Simmen
(Vice-Dean for Education & Student Experience in the School of Business and Management & Senior Lecturer in Marketing)
Students appreciate Lucy for her high-quality teaching and for always being supportive, patient, and helpful when students had questions or wanted help with their degree. One student highlighted Lucy’s sense of humour and how she makes students feel less stressed or worried about situations they may be facing.
Zena Kamash
(Senior Lecturer in Classics)
Zena has been described as ‘simply exceptional’ and that students only have great things to say about her. She embodies all the SU values in her work and for that, she deserves this recognition.
Alex Windscheffel
(Undergraduate Education Lead for History)
Alex's helpfulness and kindness is appreciated by the entire History department. He is always open to hearing students’ opinions and is genuinely passionate about improving undergraduate life in his department. He is trustworthy in his work and always shares what the department is up to and how students can get involved.
Dr. Jenny Murdoch
(Undergraduate Education Lead & Senior Lecturer in Biological Sciences)
Dr. Murdoch is an exceptional educator who embodies the SU’s values in all she does and is genuinely passionate about teaching while prioritising the needs and views of her students. Her dedication to students’ success, commitment to excellence in teaching, and her inclusive and fair approach make her a deserving winner of a You’re Valued Award.
Elton Xhetani
(Senior Lecturer in the School of Business and Management)
Elton is deserving of a special mention after receiving 11 nominations for a ‘You’re Valued’ award during the 2022/23 year. Elton has been recognised for his commitment, support, hard work, and dedication which his students appreciate to no end. Students describe learning with Elton as a unique experience and it has been refreshing to have a lecturer who truly does feel like they care for students.