Business plan competition heats up February with the Student Venture Challenge

In last week’s blog we shared how you can get involved in the Award and the different categories of modules we have to offer. This week, we want to highlight one module in particular. The Student Venture Challenge – Developing a Business Idea XX1N11 module is a great opportunity for undergraduate students who have an …

Find your Advantage from more than 150 modules

If you haven’t read our welcome blog, we would like to welcome you again to the 2013/2014 academic year. By now you may have seen the Award promoted on campus at various fairs or presentations. We have been running introductory and drop-in sessions where you can ask questions about how you can tailor the Award …

Mathew Liasis Wins Barclays Leadership Prize

In July of 2013, Mathew Liasis graduated from the University of Nottingham with a BA Hons Finance, Accounting, and Management. With him, Mathew also took the experiences he gained through the Nottingham Advantage Award program. To meet the 30 credit requirement, Mathew chose to enrol in the Business School Employer Program Certificate, Students in Free …

Georgina Pearce wins the High Performance prize, supported by Accenture

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?

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 …

Are you a female student who’s used an enterprising or innovative approach to overcome a challenge or to solve a problem?

If you’ve taken successful entrepreneurial approaches to the activities you’ve been involved in as part of the Award, and want to gain recognition for it, then apply for our fantastic Outstanding Enterprising Female Student of the Year Prize, supported by Enterprise Rent-a-Car! The winner will get £150 capital bonds vouchers (accepted in lots of high …

Have you contributed towards an enterprising project that has benefitted the student, local or international community?

If you think your work on Award modules have benefited the local or wider community, and want to gain recognition for it, then apply for our fantastic new Enterprise in the Community Prize, supported by Ernst and Young! Ernst and Young are committed to developing entrepreneurial talent and recognise that a large number of our …

Have you had the opportunity to showcase your imagination and creative flair through your Award modules?

If you think your Award modules have given you the chance to demonstrate your imagination and creativity, and want to gain recognition for it, then apply for our fantastic new Imagination Prize, supported by GE. The winner will get £200 of Amazon vouchers! If you can demonstrate some of the following characteristics in your application …