Hot off the press

The staff v student debate has be held. The students emerged Victorious. Congratulations. It was close. The Adjudicators' decision was split. They were Jess Leach (because she doesn't have nearly enough to do this week), Nitay and Trudi Summerhayes. I think if I told you which way they voted I would be pretty spot on, but it would be unequivocally me to do this, so I'll keep my opinions to myself. Best Speaker was awarded to third speaker for the negative Brendan Donoghue. He did a fantastic job, finishing up the debate with a bang! I also thought David Field and (although I am very reluctant to admit it, and will probably never live it down) Gordon were very close to Donoghue if not equal. Perhaps, Brendan's character assassination of David, and the fact that there was no right of reply (given Brendan was the last speak) detracted from the effectiveness of David's entertaining and practical examples.

The Law Teaching Excellence Award for 062 (the semester just past) was also awarded. This was most deservedly awarded to Lizzie Greene. Yippy!!!! Congratulations. She couldn't attend to receive her award. I imagine it will be given to her tomorrow. Credit should go to Gordon for recruiting and organising the masses. Brendan Scandrett announced the award. While I can't quote him exactly, I think he cited the following reasons (highlighted in bold) as to why Lizzie received the award;

1. Her willingness to treat all students equally. Further, she is fair and objective. No students are put on pedestals, nor are other students made to feel stupid by her if struggling.
2. The effort she is prepared to put in and the wealth of knowledge and practical sense she imparts to the tutorial. She is always helpful and approachable, especially around exam time when the line up for her consultation time speaks for itself. She also seems to really enjoy teaching students, which is a fantastic bonus and makes her tutes entertaining and interesting.
3. She is willing to go the extra mile. If you have a problem that she can't answer (which isn't often) she will chase the answer up for you, rather than dismissing the question.

Thanks to all those people who provided insightful comments for the debaters on the topic. They were REALLY, REALLY helpful.

Well the mysterious individual of the Bond law school provides a succinct and far more detailed account of the night that was, here!