The award recognises students who have made a significant contribution to the RDM community, fostering a culture of support and wellbeing beyond the normal expectation of a student.
Alexander Redmond (Rehwinkel Group) has been recognised for his exceptional service, inclusive leadership, empathy, kindness, and for making many contributions to building a stronger graduate community. Alex was the President of the MRC WIMM Graduate Students Association (WGSA) from October 2022 to July 2025, and nominators cited his involvement in organising events that strengthened the graduate community, peer support and providing platforms for academic exchange. Nominators described how the WGSA became a cornerstone of the graduate experience under Alex’s leadership, and the activities he led played an important role in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment, particularly for new students. Alex has also contributed for several years to the welcome and induction for new RDM students, and to information sessions for candidates during RDM DPhil interviews.
Alex said:
I’m honoured to be recognised with this award, and it was a privilege to chair the WGSA over the past three years. RDM has many wonderful communities and societies, and I’d encourage everyone to seek them out or get involved. Science is all about tackling challenges, but a problem shared is a problem halved, and sometimes the insight you need is closer than you think. The more we connect and support one another, the stronger our science becomes.
The winners will be presented with their awards at RDM Day on Tuesday 17 March.
Read the full story on RDM's website: Congratulations to 2025 RDM Graduate Citizenship Award Winners