Wednesday, 18 February 2026
The medal recognises personal achievements and service to fellow students including contributions to life in halls; student societies and sporting clubs; representation of the student body; or volunteering in the community.
The event took place on Tuesday 17 February, President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Jane Norman and Academic Registrar, Chris Hulse were delighted to host The Vice-Chancellor’s Medals Ceremony.
Our student winners:
- Madeleine Axford for outstanding contribution to the university as player and captain for the Ladies' Hockey Club and her recent centralised contract offer by Great Britain and England Hockey
- Zack Devaney for outstanding leadership and dedication to the university's Men’s Hockey Club
- Ed Dickinson for outstanding contribution to organise performance canoeing without the associated club infrastructure
- Nishadi Gamage for outstandingacademic and research achievements as a joint PhD candidate
- Georgia Meachem for going above and beyond as a participation sport ambassador
- Nuriat Oluwa for being a driving force in advancing reparative justice within the university community
- Matthew Thompson, David Easton, Raya Sharma, Archie Widdison, Charles Walker and Polly Campbell who led Project Suit-up, forming a partnership to supportinclusive employment impact with local organisations and across theuniversity, to deliver positive impact through their reverse careersfair, charter for inclusive employment and toolkit for employers toengage with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)schools and students.
Embodying our values at the 糖心原创, all our Award Winners are an inspiration.
Professor Jane Norman said: "The Vice-Chancellor’s medal recognises truly exceptional achievement and outstanding contributions by individuals to our university’s mission.
From transformative research that changes lives, to outstanding teaching and an exceptional student experience - all underpinned by excellence in the delivery of our services.
All this could not be achieved without this year’s talented, innovative, inspiring and exceptional award winners. Congratulations to all medal winners."