Winter 2011 - Heriot-Watt University

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The Spirit of
Heriot-Watt Winners
The winners of the annual Spirit of Heriot-Watt
Awards were announced at a ceremony in June.
But what makes a Spirit of Heriot-Watt Winner?
Network found out what was said about these
colleagues at the presentation of the awards.
PRIDE AND BELONGING
Kathryn Muir, Institute of Petroleum Engineering
“Kathryn’s nominations highlighted the range of
activities she’s been involved with during her time
at Heriot-Watt. Her professionalism, her active role
with the trade unions and her impact on the working
environment have all featured in her numerous
nominations.”
PURSUING EXCELLENCE
OUTWARD LOOKING
Peter Heron, Technician,
School of Engineering and Physical Sciences
“Peter’s nominations highlighted his length of service
with Heriot-Watt, his innovative approach to his role
and his ability to support others through sharing his
extensive knowledge.”
Jim Herd, Lecturer,
School of Engineering and Physical Sciences
“Jim’s nominations referred particularly to his extensive
outreach work with schools across the country, with
his efforts showing real dividends in terms of student
numbers but also giving school age students a taste
of robotics early on.”
Success for
Estate Services
apprentices
Trades apprentices in Estate Services were
presented with a certificate for completing
their training.
The certificates of Completion of Indenture of
Apprenticeship were presented to David Wood,
Callum McLean, Daniel Hawkes and Michael Doonan
by the Principal, Professor Steve Chapman.
During 2005 Estate Services developed and provided
a business case which supported a Trades Apprentice
Training Programme.
Over the four year training period the apprentices
undertook formal training programmes which consisted of:
• On-the-job training under instruction from Journeyman
Tradesmen within Estate Services
• Trades Skills Training Centre training
• Formal courses of study at the local colleges
All four apprentices achieved a satisfactory training level
qualifying as skilled craftsman in their respective trades, a
very creditable 100% success rate for them, Estate Services
and the University.
Three of the apprentices were subsequently offered
employment at the end of their apprenticeships as
Tradesmen within Estate Services.
Estate Services will be undertaking an internal review of
the Apprentice Training Programme with a view to bringing
forward a case for recruiting again during April 2012 for
apprentices to commence their formal apprenticeship in
August 2012 as this aligns with the commencement of
associated college training courses.
VALUING AND RESPECTING EVERYONE
Sheila Meikle, Undergraduate Admissions Officer,
Recruitment and Admission Service
“Sheila’s nomination paid particular attention to
producing high quality work and going that extra
mile to provide much needed support to her work
colleagues.”
SHAPING THE FUTURE
Maggie King, Assistant Registrar,
Academic Registry
“Maggie’s nomination has shown the huge
contribution she has made to processes that directly
link to the longevity of our approach to learning and
teaching. Shaping the Future in a tangible way.”
David Wood, Daniel Hawkes and Callum McLean
receive their certificates from the Principal
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