Winner: Cerys Bodey
Cerys has done so much work to improve student wellbeing, dedicating hundreds of volunteer hours across several student-focused projects and initiatives. As the ‘public face’ and a Coordinator of Nightline, Cerys spends countless hours to keep the service running smoothly, ranging from training volunteers and ensuring their wellbeing to promoting the service to the wider student body through Go Volunteer, so those who need it can find it. She transitioned the project out of Covid-times and into a post-Covid set up, participated in nationwide Nightline events, and ran sessions for the university’s Mental Health Day. Nightline is an essential service for university students and without Cerys, it wouldn't be able to function as successfully as it does. Cerys is also a School Rep for SELLL, and Secretary of the Student Staff Committee, organising student showcases and ensuring representation at student council and beyond for her cohort.
Runner-up: Modern Languages Society
Modern Languages Society is one of Newcastle’s largest societies, open to all those studying a Modern Languages degree as well as international students or anyone interested in learning about different cultures. The Society have shown a commitment to supporting their members through their Welfare Wednesdays, as well as by providing academic support through their language conversation socials (often collaborating with other societies) and cultural evenings, giving their members opportunities to practice their speaking skills. On top of that they have also hosted an incredible Winter Ball, with a Summer one to follow, run a netball and football team, provide pastoral support through their Welfare Officer, as well as organised an amazing trip to Amsterdam.
