Matthew Lumley
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Engineering my future with the Advantage Award
November 5, 2018
By Serena Gough, MEng Hons Civil Engineering When I first heard about the Nottingham Advantage Award I immediately wanted to participate. Although specialising in Civil Engineering, I was attracted by this free scheme offering opportunities to develop my range of skills to enhance my CV. As it was designed to fit around my studies, I …
Your future – How the Advantage Award can help you take the first steps
November 1, 2018
By Rebecca Woodrow, BSc Hons Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience “This degree will equip you with transferrable skills” – something we have all seen on University prospectus’. But what does that actually mean? As a science student, you are told these elusive ‘transferable skills’ could take you anywhere. Although some go on to a career in …
Making the most of my Veterinary degree with the Advantage Award
October 29, 2018
By Natasha Clark, BVMBVS Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Surgery Life at the Veterinary School can be very hectic. It can be difficult to fit academic work alongside extracurricular activities – whilst also achieving a good work-life balance. I first heard about the Nottingham Advantage Award when I received an email from Catrin Rutland advertising three …
Join our project: Help us find out how students engage with the Award
October 2, 2018
Do you want to develop the Nottingham Advantage Award? Then help us run a project to make real change and enhance your employability. We want to gain a variety of student perspectives. Therefore, you do not need to have been involved in the Advantage Award already. Why this project? The Nottingham Advantage Award is highly regarded by national …
Shape the Award: Become a Student Rep
September 18, 2018
Contributions by Amy Ryder, Student Rep 2016/17 Our Advantage Award Steering Group is looking for keen students to join and act as the voice of the student community. You can have an active role in shaping the Award, gain an insight into the inner workings of the scheme and get volunteering experience. You can find …
Module of the Year 2018: How your nominations can make a difference
February 26, 2018
You have the opportunity to vote for the module that has had the most positive impact on your personal and professional development. All you have to do to nominate your Module of the Year is fill out our simple online form. In this article hear from last year’s winner and how you can help celebrate …
How following us can be so rewarding
November 6, 2017
How can you win? For your chance to win a £50 Amazon voucher all you need to do is follow these simple steps: Follow us @AdvantageAward Tweet – I’m ready to #get30 with the <insert new module name> @AdvantageAward module If you win, you will be notified by direct message on Twitter 5 reasons to …
Why following us can give you the Advantage
March 10, 2017
How can you win? For your chance to win a £50 Amazon voucher all you need to do is follow these three simple steps: Follow us @AdvantageAward Tweet #gettheAdvantage @AdvantageAward with your message about why other students should join the Award If you win, you will be notified by direct message on Twitter 5 reasons …
Module of the Year 2017: Nominations Open
January 26, 2017
Nominations for the Module of the Year 2017 are now open. As a registered Nottingham Advantage Award student you have the opportunity to vote for the module that has had the most positive impact on your personal and professional development. Nominate here. Below by Ziyad Yehia, Public Speaking module convenor, talks about his module – winner …
Much more than learning a language: Why is OLLE so popular?
January 19, 2017
Marion Sadoux, Module Convenor What exactly is OLLE? OLLE is the short name for the Peer Supported Online Language Learning Exchange. At the Ningbo Campus it is a very special Nottingham Advantage Award module as it was the first Award module designed in partnership with students, and for the past two years has continued to …
Connect with the Award
