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Why I think you should do the Nottingham Advantage Award

By Asmita Roy, philosophy, politics, and economics student In my second year, I decided to opt for the Nottingham Advantage Award (NAA). In this blog, I shall attempt to explain my motivations and expectations behind taking up the Peer Mentoring module and the NAA, my experience while doing it, and some final thoughts on why …

The Advantage Award and enhancing my career prospects

By Hemaskshi Soni, sociology and social policy student Before I share my experience of the Nottingham Advantage Award (NAA) here is a quick summary of the employability scheme. Through the Award, you can gain formal recognition for your involvement in extracurricular activities and enhance your personal and professional development. What does the Advantage Award involve? …

My Placement at Nonsuch Studios

By Alex Paszkowicz, music and music technology student I applied to the competitive Nottingham Advantage Award module, Experience the Culture Sector, which requires students to undertake a 36-hour placement. I was delighted to be assigned to Nonsuch Studios because of their inspiring and positive values. Created in 2013 by a group of graduate artists and …