Christal Seebaran wins the Vice-Chancellor’s Global Graduate prize, supported by STA Travel
June 6, 2013
Third year BioMedical Science student, Christal Seebaran, is the winner of the Vice-Chancellor’s Global Graduate Prize, supported by STA Travel. This year, the successful candidate was asked to demonstrate the ability to think critically, show exceptional maturity and independence, and demonstrate cross-cultural awareness. The Global Graduate Prize was presented by the University Registrar, Paul Greatrix, …
Bisola Majekodunmi wins the Collaboration and Communication prize, supported by BT
Final year philosophy student, Bisola Majekodunmi, is the winner of the Collaboration and Communication prize, supported by BT. This year BT was on the lookout for a student who demonstrated outstanding collaboration and communication skills, two qualities that are key parts of everyday life at BT. At the event, Lucie Svandelikova from BT presented Bisola …
Alan Chan wins the Imagination Prize, supported by GE
June 5, 2013
Final year economics student, Alan Chan, is the winner of the Imagination prize, supported by GE. This year GE was looking for a candidate with an outstanding creative spirit and “can-do” attitude. This year, Steve Brockett from GE presented Alan with his certificate and prize of £200 Amazon vouchers. In addition to his academic studies …
Georgina Pearce wins the High Performance prize, supported by Accenture
May 30, 2013
Second year English student, Georgina Pearce, is the winner of the High Performance prize, supported by Accenture. Accenture was looking for a candidate who demonstrated excellence in their field. The certificate and prize of £200 was presented by Sharon Bell, Associate Director of the Careers and Employability Service, on behalf of Accenture. In addition to …
Liam Flain wins the Professional Development prize, supported by PwC
Second year Finance, Accounting and Management student, Liam Flain, is the winner of the Professional Development prize, supported by PwC. This year, PwC was looking for a candidate who demonstrated their commitment to professional, personal and career development. At the event, Sarah Speight, Academic Director of the Nottingham Advantage Award, presented Liam with his certificate …
Celebration Event 2013
This month the University of Nottingham celebrated the achievement of students who have completed their Nottingham Advantage Award this academic year. The event took place in Trent Building’s Great Hall. Speakers from the University included Wyn Morgan, Director of Teaching and Learning; Stephen Dudderidge, Head of Student Operations and Support; Sarah Speight, Academic Director of …
Have you demonstrated high performance whilst completing your Award activities?
January 24, 2013
If you think you’ve exhibited high performance throughout your time on the Award, and want to gain recognition for it, then apply for our fantastic High Performance Prize, supported by Accenture. The winner will get a prize of £200! To be in with a chance of winning this prize, you may want to consider and …
Has your work on the Award allowed you to develop professionally?
January 14, 2013
If you think your Award modules have given you the opportunity for personal, professional and career development, and want to gain recognition for it, then apply for our fantastic Professional Development Prize, supported by PwC. The winner will get £100 towards your ongoing professional or career development and the fantastic opportunity to attend an Insight …
Have you given back to the community through your work as part of the Award?
If you think you’ve contributed to the local or international community with the modules you’ve taken whilst completing the Award, and want to gain recognition for it, then nominate yourself for our fabulous Outstanding Contribution to the Community Prize, supported by Teach First and PwC! The winner will attend a private lunch with the CEO …
Designing a social enterprise….
December 20, 2012
This year the Advantage Award introduced an exciting new module. Brought to you jointly by PwC and Teach First, the module invited students to exercise their creativity by designing and project managing their own Social Enterprise. As part of the module, students were tasked with conducting research in the Nottingham community to identify social issues …