{"id":816,"date":"2026-05-14T11:04:45","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T10:04:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.imperial.ac.uk\/dobs-staff\/?p=816"},"modified":"2026-05-14T11:04:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T10:04:45","slug":"the-department-of-brain-sciences-reward-and-recognition-awards-2026-are-now-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.imperial.ac.uk\/dobs-staff\/2026\/05\/14\/the-department-of-brain-sciences-reward-and-recognition-awards-2026-are-now-open\/","title":{"rendered":"The Department of Brain Sciences Reward and Recognition Awards 2026 are now open!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This is a great opportunity to recognise the achievements and contributions of colleagues who have made a positive impact on your work life during the 2025-26 academic year.\u00a0 Please take a few moments to acknowledge those who work so hard to make your time at work that bit nicer and more enjoyable.<\/h3>\n
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The categories for the awards are:<\/div>\n
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Award category\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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No. of awards\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Staff\/student\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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For improving the Department\u2019s environmental sustainability<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Staff OR student<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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For the member who best exemplifies the University’s values through their behaviour<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Staff OR student<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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For technical\/administrative support<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Staff OR student<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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For mentorship<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Staff<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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For going above and beyond<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Staff OR student<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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For public engagement<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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2<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1 x PhD student,\u00a01\u202f staff<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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For teaching<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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2<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1 x PhD student,\u00a01\u202f staff<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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For the most supportive PI<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Staff<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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For excellence in Health and Safety (new for 2026!)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Staff OR student OR group<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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For inclusive leadership and impact (new for 2026!)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Staff OR student<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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To submit a nomination, please complete the nomination form available here.<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n
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As part of the process, you will be\u00a0asked to provide a short statement outlining:<\/div>\n