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An inspirational lecturer remembered

A pair of University of 海角直播 graduates have paid tribute to an inspirational lecturer after achieving a special academic prize awarded in his name.

The Steve Baldwin Memorial Prize is awarded in memory of psychology lecturer Professor Steve Baldwin who was killed in the Selby train crash of February 2001. Donated by his family, the prize is available only to students who studied under Steve. Catherine Nixon, from Guisborough, who achieved a First Class degree in BSc (Hons) Psychology & Counselling and Suzanne Day, from Hartlepool, 2:11 in BSc (Hons) Psychology with Sociology, were both Steve鈥檚 students during their first year at 海角直播.

Catherine, who is planning to continue with her studies by taking a Masters course, said: 鈥淪teve Baldwin had a real presence and at the same time he was very approachable and friendly. I鈥檓 very honoured to win an award in his name and it鈥檚 made my graduation even more special.鈥�

Suzanne said: 鈥淭his course is one of the best things I鈥檝e ever done and I鈥檓 over the moon to win an award that remembers Steve. He was an inspirational lecturer and really knew how to hold an audience鈥檚 attention. He taught me in my first year here, and I鈥檝e never forgot any of the lectures.鈥�

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