The Business School would like to celebrate the successes that you have achieved while on your placement. We have developed a suite of awards that focus on areas where students can often make a significant impact on the organisation.

Take a look at what some of our previous nominees said about the employability awards.

Watch a video about the awards

Undergraduate Employability Awards

How to apply for an undergraduate award

To complete your application, you will need to:

  • Write a 500-word submission explaining why you would like to be considered for the award
  • Ask an individual closely associated with the project/activity you are putting forward for the award to write a short statement (250 words maximum) in support of your application
  • Supply a photo or photos of you on your placement/internship (does not have to be of the project/activity that you are putting forward for the award).

You may apply for more than one award. You should submit your application by 21 June 2024.

Postgraduate Employability Awards

How to apply for a postgraduate award

To complete your application, you will need to:

  • Write a 500-word submission explaining why you would like to be considered for the award
  • Submit a supporting statement (reference) – a statement from an individual (referee) closely associated with the project/activity you are putting forward for the award
  • Submit a photo/s of you on placement/internship (these do not have to specifically feature the project/activity that you are putting forward for the award)
  • Provide the email address and job title of the person providing the supporting statement.

You should submit your application by 28 June 2024.

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