Student engagement and partnership
RCSI was recently named winner of the 2022 ASPIRE-to-Excellence Award for Student Engagement as well as the Sunday Times University of the Year for Student Engagement 2022.
Co-developed by students and staff, the RCSI Student Engagement and Partnership (StEP) programme drives positive change across the RCSI community for the benefit of human health.
ASPIRE to Excellence Award for Student Engagement
This award recognises RCSI’s efforts to ensure that the expertise and perspectives of students and staff are equally valued and to put the student voice at the heart of the University’s decision-making.
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What our students say
Testimonial
"... By working collaboratively with each other, we can create unique ideas, make new connections and instigate positive changes that will further enhance the overall student experience while also fostering the close community we have here in RCSI."
"Staff partners allowed me to contribute to the planning and execution of initiatives throughout the year. The result: a vibrant and collaborative work space of equitable partnership where I felt heard, had mutual trust, and was treated as a colleague."
"Engaging together doesn't just expose the students and researchers to the governance and processes within the University, it also provides the staff with novel insights and feedback ..."
" ... The StEP funding we received allowed us to develop the programme beyond our original expectations. The project ran smoothly which, in my opinion, was down to the combination of skills and determination offered by everyone involved."
University of the Year for Student Engagement
RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences was named Sunday Times University of the Year for Student Engagement 2022, primarily for our efforts to negate the impact of the pandemic on students.
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Get in touch
The StEP programme aims to promote a universal culture of student partnership across RCSI.
If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please email studentpartnership@rcsi.com.