Now you’ve started, why you should finish

By Matt Lumley, Nottingham Advantage Award officer We hope you have found your time with the Award enjoyable so far. Now is the time to start applying for our autumn and full-year modules. Despite the pandemic, we are still here to support you. There are plenty of module opportunities as the majority have been converted …

Going above and beyond with my Advantage Award experience

By Calum Heslop, BMBS Medicine, fourth year The Nottingham Advantage Award is an excellent way to develop new and existing skills. You can increase your employability, make the most of your university experience and prepare for life beyond university. It is also a fantastic way to enhance your CV by gaining formal recognition for extracurricular …

My highlights as an Advantage Award student representative

By Vandita Singhal, BSc Hons Finance, Accounting and Management  I completed the Nottingham Advantage Award in my penultimate year. This meant that in my final year, I wanted to make a positive impact on other students’ journeys on the scheme. This led to me deciding to become a student representative. I was able to share useful insights …

How to make your mark in the Advantage Award prize process

By Vishnupriya Prathap, MPharm Pharmacy, fourth year Winner – Contribution to community prize supported by Teach First The Nottingham Advantage Award allows you to develop professional skills. You also get to meet highly motivated students from diverse backgrounds across the University.   I completed modules in volunteering, employability and project management. Following these, I thought why not gain extra recognition by applying for an employer supported prize?    Being awarded the Contribution to community prize supported by Teach First has given me a confidence boost. It has encouraged me to continue pursuing ventures favouring causes …