Tom Swift Honoured with Inaugural Caroline Tuff Award for Excellence
As part of the graduation ceremony for the Glasgow Caledonian University / CIRO academic programmes, Certificate student Tom Swift has been awarded the Caroline Tuff Award for Academic Excellence.
Introduced for the first time this year, the award will be given annually to the top-performing student on the GCU / CIRO Railway Operations Management programmes. This award has been developed in memory of the late Caroline Tuff, who led the programmes and was a supportive colleague and friend to both organisations.
Tom Swift studied the Certificate in Railway Operations Management with CIRO and GCU as part of his Level 4 Passenger Transport Operations Manager Apprenticeship course. His outstanding performance on the Certificate distinguished him as the winner of this award and recognised his immense effort throughout.
Speaking upon receiving the award, Tom shared:
This award reflects a stream of strong academic cohorts comprised of rail professionals ready to implement their learning into the industry in innovative ways. Reflecting on the occasion, CIRO Chief Operating Officer Adam Fenton stated:“ Today’ s graduates exemplify the very best of our industry. Their determination to excel both academically and professionally is truly inspiring. It’ s an honour to celebrate their success and to witness the bright future they represent for railway operations.”
The Certificate in Railway Operations Management is the first level of CIRO’ s academic programmes.
Followed by the Diploma and Degree programmes, there’ s a course suitable for rail professionals at all stages of their careers. Applications for the September 2025 intake are now open, and more information can be found on page 48.
“ I’ m so delighted with the award; it was a real surprise and made my graduation even more special.”
I’ m so delighted with the award; it was a real surprise and made my graduation even more special.”
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