Being a supervisor takes huge integrity, patience, empathy, and the capacity to inspire. Its clear from the comments from students and from colleagues that this year’s winners embody all these qualities.
Dr Nicola Fontana is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics. His nomination for the award included comments from his student:
I am deeply grateful for Dr Fontana's guidance and support throughout this crucial phase of my academic journey. I have also spoken with other current and former students who have been supervised by Dr Fontana. They consistently expressed the same appreciation for his dedication, availability, and supportive approach.
Congratulations to Dr Fontana!