Learn how to lead by example and empower others: the Leadership in Sport module!
November 20, 2015
As a second year student in dietetics and nutrition, it’s not surprising that I have a real interest in how to stay active and maintain a healthy lifestyle. When I was browsing all the modules offered by the Advantage Award, I was really excited to find one related to sports – the Leadership in Sport …
Be the voice of the Award students!
October 23, 2015
With the new academic year underway, the Award team are in the search to appoint two budding students to represent the Award student community. The Steering Group gather three times a year, holding meetings to provide a strategic overview of the Award and carry out ongoing moderation of Award modules. The successful student representatives …
Your University needs you! Become an agent of change and make a difference
October 28, 2014
Do you want to gain skills in project management and communication? Do you see yourself as a change maker? Yes? Well we have the module for you! Students as Change Agents is a new 10-credit module which will give you a unique opportunity to collaborate with staff and fellow students to make very real changes …
Help next years’ freshers ease into university life by becoming a peer mentor!
May 7, 2014
We’re on the lookout for students to help next year’s freshers with their transition into university life. As a peer mentor, you’ll be paired with one or more newcomers to The University of Nottingham. Your job will be to meet your mentees at mutually convenient times throughout their first term to discuss how they’re getting …
Guest Blog: Caroline Chan tells us about her experiences of the Career Skills in Politics module
April 3, 2014
We caught up with Caroline Chan, a second year politics and economics student currently enrolled on the Nottingham Advantage Award. She told us all about her experiences of the Career Skills in Politics module and explained how it helped her to develop her skills and interview technique. Over to Caroline: “I decided to enrol onto …
Gemma Robertson shares her experience after winning the Outstanding Contribution to the Community Prize
October 15, 2012
Here at the Advantage Award we appreciate the achievements of our students and believe that you should be recognised for your individual development and performance throughout your time with us. That’s why every year we have a fancy shindig at which we present a select few with different prizes, including the Personal Development Prize and …
My Advantage Award Experience by Adlan Wafi Ramli
November 2, 2011
After completing my first year as a medical student, I contemplated upon the time that had passed and realised that I hadn’t done that much during my time at the University of Nottingham. That’s when I was determined to do more than just studying for my degree. Upon hearing about the Student Associates Scheme from …
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