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Arc PGC Coursework Awards 2023

The Arc PGC Coursework Ambassador and Course Coordinator of the Year Award acknowledges and honours the exceptional contributions made by postgraduate coursework students and staff members to the UNSW community. These individuals have served as excellent ambassadors and volunteers, fostering a vibrant and dynamic environment for students and staff alike. The Postgraduate Council takes pride in recognising the outstanding achievements of these individuals and will do so in partnership with the DVCA at an award ceremony on June 1st, 2023. All award recipients will be featured on the Arc Newsletter and PGC Website.

Arc PGC Coursework Ambassador of the Year Award

The PGC Coursework Ambassador Award aims to recognise postgraduate coursework students who have helped create a lively study environment and a supportive social atmosphere among their peers and the broader UNSW community. This award acknowledges students who have contributed immensely to the enhancement of UNSW postgraduate students’ experiences in the spheres of academia, social, health and wellbeing. These awards will be featured in the Arc Newsletter and the PGC Websites.

The Postgraduate Council is proud to celebrate the achievements of these outstanding students alongside the office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor. Their contributions will be celebrated in an award ceremony and a digital certificate will be presented on behalf of PGC and Arc by the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor. The PGC Coursework Ambassador Award will be given to the top nominated students, as reviewed by the PGC Council through a modified grading system. 

Awards will be presented to successfully nominated students.

Eligibility:

  • Current UNSW postgraduate student or UNSW staff may nominate an Ambassador
  • Should have completed at least 2 terms of study at UNSW
  • Each nomination must be seconded by another current postgraduate student or staff from their respective School
  • Current members of the Postgraduate Council are ineligible to nominate their Course Co-ordinators
  • If awarded, the awardee must submit a headshot and short biography

The nomination closing date and time is April 30th 11:59 PM. Please direct all queries to the PGC Coursework Office (pgc.vp.coursework@arc.unsw.edu.au) with any submission or inquiries or difficulties, or attach any supplementary material that you feel is relevant to the nomination.

Coursework Ambassador of the Year Nomination Form

Arc PGC Course Coordinator of the Year Awards

The PGC Course Coordinator Award aims to recognise the Course Coordinators who have displayed exemplary administrative efforts beyond their requirements and to acknowledge their efforts in taking care of their students. The PGC Coordinator’s Award acknowledges staff members across all schools and faculties of UNSW. The Course Co-ordinator award will be divided into two categories. These awards will be featured in the Arc Newsletter and the PGC Websites.

The Postgraduate Council is proud to celebrate the achievements of these outstanding course coordinators in conjunction with the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor. Their work will be celebrated in an award ceremony and a digital certificate will be presented on behalf of PGC and Arc by the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor. The Course Coordinator Award will be given to the top student or staff-nominated Course Coordinators as reviewed by the PGC Council.

Awards will be presented to successful nominations.

Eligibility:

  • Current UNSW postgraduate student or UNSW staff may nominate a Course Coordinator
  • Each nomination must be seconded by another current postgraduate student or staff from their respective School
  • Current members of the Postgraduate Council are ineligible to nominate their Course Coordinators
  • If awarded, the awardee must submit a headshot and short biography

The nomination closing date and time is April 30th 11:59 PM.Please direct all queries to the PGC Coursework Office (pgc.vp.coursework@arc.unsw.edu.au) with any submission or inquiries or difficulties, or attach any supplementary material that you feel is relevant to the nomination.

Course Coordinator of the Year Nomination Form