Graduate and Researcher College Prizes

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Graduate and Researcher College Prizes

Graduate and Researcher College is delighted to announce the winners of the GRC Prizes 2023. These awards honor outstanding contributions made by postgraduate researchers and members of staff across various fields and disciplines. This year, the GRC received an exceptional number of remarkable submissions, making the selection process both challenging and exciting.

The GRC Prizes were established to recognize and encourage the exceptional efforts and achievements of the university's graduate researchers. This initiative not only highlights the outstanding contributions made by these talented individuals but also serves as a testament to the university's commitment to fostering a vibrant and supportive research community.

Let us announce the winners of the GRC Prizes 2023:

Director of Graduate Studies/Programme Lead Maria Elisavet Balta

Postgraduate Professional Service Champion Alexandra Marnerou (Highly Commended: Dave Donaldson, Arts and Hums PGR Admin Team) 

Postgraduate Teacher George Simpson

Research Degree Supervisor Donna Arnold (Highly commended: Ambrose Gillick) 

Postgraduate Researcher Daniel Marshall (Highly commended: Holly McPhillips)  

Once again, congratulations to all the winners!  

How to nominate

The deadline for 2023 nominations has now closed.

Check eligibility and criteria by clicking on one of the  Prize Criteria boxes below and then simply complete the nomination form which you can download here:


Director of Graduate Studies/Programme Academic Lead Prize 

Postgraduate Professional Service Champion Prize 

Postgraduate Teachers 

Postgraduate Researcher 

Research Degree Supervisor


Email your completed nomination form to kentgrc@kent.ac.uk.

Previous winners

The Graduate and Researcher College would like to thank all past nominees, we recognise the tremendous work being carried out year on year and we thank you for your contributions to our research community. A huge congratulations to all our previous winners.