Pride of Newcastle University Awards 2018 Brochure

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CELEBRATING STUDENTS WHO MAKE OUR

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PROUD THURSDAY 7 JUNE

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As Vice-Chancellor and President of Newcastle University, one of the aspects of my role that I enjoy the most is having the opportunity to congratulate our students and staff on their many and varied successes. The Pride of Newcastle University Awards are one of the highlights in our University year, and they are aptly named: learning about the range of fantastic things you do and achieve alongside your academic studies never ceases to amaze me and fill me with pride.

As you’d expect from a University, providing you, our students, with an excellent education is one of our core functions.

But more than this, at Newcastle we believe in education for life. That means we’re committed to empowering you to be creative, innovative, enterprising and global in your outlook so that you develop the resilience, attributes and skills to transform your own lives and the communities you live in, and to excel in your chosen future endeavours.

Of course, excellence in teaching and research are a vital part of your path to success, but so too are the many and various extra-curricular activities - such as involvement in a club or society, volunteering, fundraising, or starting up a business - through which you make such a tremendous contribution to the life of your University and its community.

Each and every one of you has just cause to be very proud of the effort and commitment that have brought you together this evening to celebrate your success. I am personally extremely proud of you and all that you do to make our great University such a dynamic, thriving institution. It therefore gives me the greatest pleasure to extend to you all my thanks and my warmest congratulations on your achievements, and to wish you an enjoyable evening, and continued success in the future.

Professor Chris Day Vice-Chancellor and President Newcastle University

Jacqui Henderson CBE

Programme 6:00pm - Drinks reception 6:40pm - Welcome address by Professor Chris Day, Vice-Chancellor and President, Newcastle University 6:45pm - Dinner 8:15pm - After-dinner address by Jacqui Henderson CBE, followed by presentation of the awards Your hosts for the evening are: Rebecca Bainbridge, Activities Officer, Newcastle University Students’ Union and Marc Lintern, Director of Employability and Student Success, Careers Service Music: Newcastle University Jazz Band Photography: Chris Auld Photography Videography: Superkrush

Jacqui Henderson is an accomplished and influential leader. She has established her reputation as a successful, innovative business woman and educationalist across a number of Senior Executive roles in national and regional organisations across the public and private sector. As a long time member of the Newcastle University Council and as Vice-Chair and Chair of the University Student Union Partnership; she very much enjoyed working closely with senior members of Newcastle University Students’ Union.

Jacqui was awarded the Commander of the British Empire for services to education and training in January 2001 and the North East Glass Slipper’s Lifetime Achievement Award in March 2016. Last year she was delighted to be awarded an Honorary Fellowship at Newcastle University. She is a Freeman of the City of London and a Fellow of the RSA. More recently, she founded and sponsored ‘Find Your Future’ - a voluntary professional women’s network dedicated to helping young women across the North East realise their career ambitions.

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The Awards

Celebrating Success Awards

The NewcastleGateshead Initiative Award for Outstanding Contribution to Arts, Media and Culture

This award is for those students who have used their skills and enthusiasm for arts, media and culture as an expression of their passion or to communicate ideas or ideals.

The Army Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Community Recognition of positive student impact on their wider community.

The FDM Group Award for Outstanding Contribution to Diversity and Cultural Awareness A celebration of student contribution to the promotion of diversity in all its forms.

The Frank Recruitment Group Award for Outstanding Contribution to Entrepreneurship

This award is for those students and recent graduates who have demonstrated the passion, vision, creativity and drive required to start-up as an independent professional or to launch their own business.

The Unilever Award for Outstanding Contribution to Global Outlook

A celebration of student engagement in international activities to increase their global perspective and awareness.

The Quantum Award for Outstanding Contribution to Lifelong Health and Wellbeing

Acknowledgement of the active promotion of health and wellbeing by Newcastle University students.

The Explain Market Research Award for Outstanding Contribution to Student Life

Recognition of student contribution to enhancing student life through dedication, energy and commitment to inclusivity.

The W Communications Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Student Voice

Students at Newcastle University spend countless hours participating in extra-curricular activity on campus, in the local community, our region and even further afield. We are really keen to reward and show off the positive efforts that they make outside of their studies.

These awards acknowledge students involved in activities such as clubs or societies, volunteering, fundraising, starting a new business, representing students or working on campus or beyond. This may be on any of our campuses, or reaching into the wider community on a local, national and international scale.

Best Neighbour on Campus

Appreciation of dedication to ensure the student voice is heard, which could be through media channels, representation activities or other methods.

The Siemens Award for Outstanding Contribution to Sustainability and the Environment

Recognition for students who have made a positive difference to sustainability or the environment.

The Newcastle United Foundation Award for Outstanding Contribution to Sport Appreciation of significant student contribution to sport.

The Siemens Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Workplace

A celebration of the impact that placement students, interns and temporary student staff have on an organisation and the importance of developing relevant work experience skills.

The Alumni Achievement Award in Recognition of Lifelong Achievement The Alumni Achievement Award in Recognition of International Impact

The Newcastle University Alumni Achievement Awards will be presented to former students as an acknowledgement from the University of their achievements and successes. The award recognises alumni who have made an impact on industry, society and their community.

Best Neighbour on Campus is a new competition which recognises students who make a real difference to their community.

Awarded each month during term-time, students can be nominated by their neighbours either for going above and beyond, for example as community volunteers, or simply for being great people to live next door to, by being respectful of those around them and fitting in to their residential community.

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Amjad Natour

In streamlining the record-keeping system for the School of Engineering Staff Student Committee, Amjad has increased the effectiveness and efficiency of the whole committee significantly. His energy and endeavour, in the committee and beyond, are an example to his peers.

Ava Forbes

THIS IS BELONGING Through her time in the role of Head of Production for NUTV, Ava has overseen the streamlining of the station into a more professional operation whilst also being a key figure in NUTV, NSR and the Courier’s collaborations and has worked tirelessly to improve student media in NUSU.

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The students have been exemplary in their approach to being good neighbours. They quickly noted that they had moved to a family area and have tried to fit in accordingly by keeping the back lane free of rubbish, informing neighbours when they were holding events and providing their phone numbers in case of any concerns.

Best Neighbour on Campus: March

The students have had a very courteous relationship with their neighbours. They have been considerate in terms of noise, have taken in parcels and have participated in community litter picks.

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The Boat Club have been a leading sports club within the University in terms of performance, participation, and achievement. They are not only at the top of their sport nationally (and internationally thanks to their Alumni), but also inspire others within the University due to their commitment and dedication.

Bridget Stratford

Bridget was a winner of the Student Leadership Award because she has put her heart and soul into North East Solidarity and Teaching (N.E.S.T.), ensuring that volunteers and learners feel welcome. Bridget’s enthusiasm is infectious and deserves recognition!

Burst Your Bubble

Burst Your Bubble’s mission is to burst people’s filter bubbles and end the ideological divide by connecting people across the spectrum in a civil environment. The team wanted to create a tool that would provide people with a safe environment to exchange opinions with unlike-minded individuals in a private chat.

Calum Mackervoy

Calum is an incredibly talented and committed freelance software developer who has, in the short space of just eight months, transformed himself from successful Computer Science student to a Graduate Independent Software Developer, working with leading North East technology firms.

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Chemical Engineering Society

The Chemical Engineering Society have gone out of their way this year to provide its members with careers help and making sure their socials are the best yet. They have secured sponsorship from world leaders in their industries after being in financial trouble previously and increased the employability of their students.

Christian Union

‘Only Human’ events week was a five-day programme of events running from February 12 - 16 2018. This event opened up a great space to encourage conversation, free speech and discussion on campus not only during the week but beyond.

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Coast 2 Coast Society

The energy of Coast 2 Coast’s members resulted in the most successful fundraiser on campus in the society’s history, raising over £800. Members cycled for 48 hours straight, smiling, laughing and singing (slightly off key) the whole time!

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Coffee House Sessions

Coffee House Sessions has built on last year’s success to become one of NUTV’s cornerstone releases and has enjoyed regular high quality broadcasts.

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Dan Haygarth

Dan’s witty, lighthearted and engaging report of an intramural football match is not just a great piece of writing. Dan’s article raised the profile of intramural football and the Hardly Athletic team, making it on to the back page of the Courier which is unheard of for intramural reports.

Dianne Odede

Dianne has been an amazing member of the Community Representative Team. Dianne’s commitment to tackling issues in the local community and her outstanding attitude has made working in the community so enjoyable this year. Dianne has been involved in a number of events and has made great contacts with Newcastle City Council.

Emma Kampouraki

Emma has been a dedicated representative for both students, who recognise and trust her, and for staff in her Institute, in the graduate school and the University who appreciate Emma’s engagement and motivation for positive change.

Fiona Cunningham

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Fiona has made and continues to make great contributions to Mind the Gap. This year she went above and beyond her expected duties. She has set up weekly support groups, giving all students equal access to a safe support network, and used tremendous effort and passion to maintain and improve this society.

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Grace Dean

Grace is one of the Courier’s most regular writers, and has written excellent pieces for most sections of the paper this year. She has a dynamic writing style, and her articles are informative, relevant and engaging.

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Harry’s work for Newcastle Student Radio this year has made a huge difference, not just over the past months, but for years and years to come. Ambitious content, forward-looking collaborations and his own show are all outstanding contributions for a second year running.

Holly Waddell

Holly has worked with the Education and Welfare Officers to lobby the University to make changes to PEC forms for students with caring responsibilities. This won’t just benefit current students but many students for years to come.

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As Lead Volunteer at the Student Advice Centre, Hall Rep for Leazes Terrace and Vice President of Newcastle Uni Boob Team, Iona has been a strong advocate for these student voices by raising issues within the student community and actively campaigning for change and problem resolution at NUSU council and representative meetings.

It Happens Here

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It Happens Here have created a peer support group supporting survivors of sexual assault. This has been a massive campaign, but after nine months of hard work, it has resulted in a successful group that offers support to students, and has received brilliant feedback from those who attend.

Lixir Ltd

Through a crowdfunding campaign, Matt and Jordan have proved that Lixir Tonic, all-natural flavoured tonic waters, is a viable business proposition and that a clear market exists for this product. They have secured over £12,000 of funding through 190+ backers, with pre-orders of over 4,000 Lixir Tonic bottles and have agreed pre-stocking agreements with retailers nationally.

Louisa Rogers Louisa initially received a Foundership from Newcastle University and has gone on to launch a stable and profitable fashion business called Trendlistr, operating omni-channel retail online.

Trendlistr have a zero textile waste policy which has led to them recycling damaged vintage silks into premium notebooks and sleepwear/camisole sets with the help of York-based company Effie Butterworth. They were recently named as one of Wired Magazines’ Hottest Start Ups in Newcastle.

Mark Sleightholm

Mark has been involved with the Courier since 2013 in a variety of roles, and in that time has introduced numerous changes to the paper, as well as producing a diverse range of high-quality content and contributing extensively to the Courier’s editorial team.

Megan Lord

This year as President of the Water Polo Club and a member of the AU Executive Committee, Megan has lead her club to incredible success, through effective organisation and commitment.

Megan has encouraged the implementation of two Welfare Officers as separate committee roles.

She has considered the wellbeing of the students within the club to be far more important than their sporting success and wanted this to be represented in how the club was run.

Mind The Gap

Mind the Gap is a society which puts on a range of events that aim to both educate and raise awareness about mental health in addition to providing safe, accessible places for students to socialise and get support.

Mollie Roberts Mollie has been president of Ladies’ Hockey in a very difficult year. Continuous bad weather has meant that there has been a huge backlog of games to rearrange. Mollie has been very responsive when it has come to rearranging these games, and understanding when things haven’t gone her way.

Music Society

The Committee has led an exceptional effort in school volunteering this year alongside other members. Their session for NUSU Into Schools (taking music into classrooms in local schools) has been organised fantastically and linked in with the National Curriculum.

N.E.S.T.

By providing a fun, educational environment to the children of the refugees who come to learn English at N.E.S.T., the project teaches children and opens them up to the English language, whilst allowing their parents to improve their own language skills at the same time.

N.E.S.T. Beyond Barriers

N.E.S.T. Beyond Barriers is the digital platform on which N.E.S.T. is able to provide support for refugees and asylum seekers anywhere in the world. Students have been given a voice and a stage and are using it to change the world.

Newcastle Dodgeball

Congratulations to all the Pride of Newcastle University Awards nominees

The Dodgeball Club prides itself on inclusivity. Newly founded this year, it has delivered many intermural tournaments, charity events and became undefeated champions of the North East.

The club has provided a fun-loving community for those who enjoy alternative sports and healthy competition.

As the destination marketing organisation for the area, our mission is to inspire people to visit and to live, learn, work and invest in and around NewcastleGateshead.

We’re proud that Newcastle University is one of our gold partners, and of all we’ve achieved together in the past 18 years, from the continued success of our Conference Ambassador Programme through to Freedom City 2017 - a programme of events commemorating the 50th anniversary of Dr Martin Luther King Jr being awarded an honorary degree by Newcastle University.

We look forward to further collaboration in the coming year, and beyond, and wish all the Pride of Newcastle University Awards nominees the best of luck.

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Newcastle University Irish Dance Society Newcastle University Irish Dance Society successfully put on their first solo dance show since 2011. Many of the society’s members showed great dedication in order to make the event a success, including promoting, choreographing, teaching dances and organising the event. £270 was raised for charity.

NU London Football Society

The Committee’s passion and commitment to get this Society up and running has been crucial to the progress of the Society and gaining members. The Society has given students the prospect of extra-curricular activities and sports as well as bringing social aspects to the London campus, something that was missing previously.

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Newcastle University Boat Club 1st Coxed 4 - The Boat Club

Racing in the Prince Albert Challenge Cup at Henley Royal Regatta, the NUBC 1st 4+ won the event for the third time in the Club’s history. Not only did they win, but they also set three new course records, including a new overall course record by six seconds.

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Organ Donation, Transplant and Immunology Society

power of football. We harness the local passion for football to encourage learning and promote healthy lifestyles, making a real difference to the lives of disadvantaged

The students that work for We Are Donors are proud to have set up and run this successful public health campaign. They hope their ambitious goal of reducing the number of lives lost due to organ donor shortages can inspire others to take action where they see injustice.

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Philosophy Society

The Philosophy Society has become a welcoming, active and engaging space for students of both the department and beyond. It organises events on a weekly basis, while allowing for academic and social expression. The society achieved all of this, despite the fact that it was not even ratified last year.

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RAG Society During RAG Week at the end of January, RAG Society did an excellent job of representing the Newcastle Student Body by fundraising just under £8,000 for six charities. RAG Week involved 350 volunteers for day time and evening fundraising, achieving the highest amount ever raised.

This year, RAG also committed to support the Students’ Union in their community work. This campaign aimed to promote better relationships between students and residents. Together they planned a programme of events in the hopes of tackling the stigma that some residents attach to students living in the local area. Working together with local group Keep Jesmond Clean, RAG have supported five community clean up events throughout the year.

Reuben Bennett

Reuben has taken his School Representative position beyond that of the usual role. He is determined to develop his skills so that he can effectively represent the student voice in matters that affect dental education at a national level.

Ryhan Hussain Ryhan turned his lower grades around in one short year at A-level (‘D-A* in one year’) and now offers online guidance to students in similar situations, having used his experience to gain a place studying Medicine at Durham and Newcastle Universities. He is paving the way for other students to do the same and reduce the inequality gap in higher education through the videos he makes on YouTube. With 1.3 million views, he has helped thousands of students nationally.

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Sam Cooke Sam produced a ground-breaking student survey which has had a lasting effect on the School of English and has been instrumental in mitigating the impact of the strikes on students. As a result of Sam’s work, signage in the Percy Building is going to be revised so that students with physical disabilities can better navigate through the building. Staff will also receive more comprehensive training in mental health and will be given more information on Student Wellbeing’s welfare provision. The School will be a more sensitive environment regarding issues of race, religion, class, sexuality, gender and politics.

School of Computing UG Student Staff Committee

The Computing UG SSC has managed to improve student experience in the Urban Sciences Building on a wide range of issues, such as opening hours, storage and increased student safety despite facing some difficult challenges. Additionally, the SSC has increased awareness in-school of NUSU campaigns, in spite of the distance between the buildings.

Speech and Language Therapy Society and Neurological Society

SpeechSoc, CardioSoc and NeuroSoc brought together 60 students from different health disciplines to gain an insight into how they can work together to provide patient-centred care in stroke. The students worked together to solve a case, hearing from experts and a client living with the effects of Aphasia.

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Stu Brew

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TEDx Society

The TEDx Society Committee worked tirelessly to establish the Society which quickly exceeded 120 members. They organised weekly sessions, a student speakers’ competition and the first annual TEDx Newcastle University Conference that had a great community interest. This TEDx Conference has established a foundation for future events.

The Courier Music Section

The team have gone out of their way to find and create exciting and innovative content, and have revamped the music section dynamic by working closely with Newcastle Student Radio. This multimedia collaboration has led to more opportunities for students working in both channels to cover music, band and musician interviews and reviews.

The 90 Minute Show

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Since meeting at the start of the academic year, the team have worked continuously to build an exciting and engaging show, creating their own features and interviewing guests. Since it is a flagship show, it represents the heart of Newcastle Student Radio and what it’s all about. It provides people with something to listen to that they can join in with and be a part of.

Wei Pin Goh

Wei Pin has gone the extra mile as the Stage Four Student Chair in serving the student cohort by facilitating increased communication between students and staff. He leads his team to present student voices to the University and offer constructive recommendations.

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Javier has brought Futsal onto the map at Newcastle University. Two years ago it wasn’t even a club and now the team is pushing to become one of the best at Newcastle University. Javier has really helped push this club in a huge upward trajectory.

Alumni Achievement Awards The Newcastle University Alumni Achievement Awards will be presented to former students as an acknowledgement from the University of their achievements and successes. The Awards will recognise alumni who have made an impact on industry, society and their community, both in the UK and internationally.

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Shortlisted Alumni for Alumni Achievement Award in Recognition of Lifelong Achievement Professor Sir Alan William Craft Kt

Sir Craft’s work in cancer research has a worldwide reach with over 400 papers published, including a Lancet Paper which has been cited more than 800 times and changed practice worldwide. In 2005, Sir Craft was knighted by the Queen for his services to Medicine & Paediatric Oncology. Sir Craft has also raised large funds for child health causes by completing marathons and is currently President of Together for Short Lives, a charity for Child Palliative Care.

David Brass

After a career in the RAF, David returned to the family farm and, with his wife Helen, diversified into egg production, beginning with a small flock of hens and selling eggs locally. Fast-forward and David is now CEO of the Lakes Free Range Egg Company, an award-winning business combining sustainable farming and efficient commerce.

Professor Jin Wang

Through his work in Marine Technology and Maritime Safety, Professor Wang has established himself as a leading researcher in these fields. Professor Wang has received several awards in recognition of his work, including the 2017 Royal Institution of Naval Architecture RINA Lloyd’s Register Maritime Safety Award for Lifetime Achievement, which recognised his contribution to improving the safety of life at sea.

Maryam Mehrnezhad

As an expert in Computer Science, Maryam has gained numerous academic prizes for her work with her research on cybersecurity utilised by some of the world’s leading companies. Maryam currently serves as a W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) invited expert and is an influential figure in shaping the standards of the World Wide Web.

Zeenat Shah

Zeenat is currently a junior researcher and is the youngest person to work on BBC’s Blue Planet II. Zeenat founded a Marine Biology alumni page which she uses to stay engaged with her fellow peers, sharing relevant scientific news and opportunities.

Zeenat also strives to help current students interested in gaining work experience at the BBC.

Shortlisted Alumni for Alumni Achievement Award in Recognition of International Impact Professor Jesus Angel Miguel Garcia

A celebrated and accomplished educator, Professor Garcia is recognised internationally for his pedagogical vocation and passion for teaching. After teaching at several British and Canadian universities for 25 years, Professor Garcia has now founded The Spanish Institute, Winnipeg, and has been heralded by Canadian and Spanish media as an ‘ambassador of the Spanish language in Canada’.

Sze-chung Wan (Wilson)

Wilson started his entrepreneurial business in corporate consultancy and has since developed as a social entrepreneur. He is the President of the Institute of Professional Trainers & Coaches and promotes corporate and social responsibilities and volunteering through his business development. Wilson has also completed over 600 community service and charity projects in Hong Kong over the past 8 years.

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Dr Theodore Anagnostopoulos

As a geneticist, throughout his academic career, Dr Anagnostopoulos gained scholarships, awards and published several peer reviewed papers. In 2009 he founded “SciCo” (from Science Communication), a social enterprise with the aim of making science simple and the combating of scientific illiteracy.

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Michael Alderson

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Since graduating, Michael has consistently advocated for the natural environment and sustainable development on a global scale and in 2013, he co-founded the charity EcoSwell. Focussing on sustainable development, EcoSwell has gained international recognition for its work and research. Through EcoSwell, Michael has also maintained a strong connection to the University by recruiting student volunteers to work on the charity’s eco-volunteering projects. Michael was selected as one of the UK’s “Top 50 Rising Stars of Sustainability” by ‘Building’ magazine (2012) and was a finalist for Balfour Beatty’s ‘The Chairman’s Graduate Prize for Innovation’ (2012).

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The Outstanding Contribution to the Workplace Award celebrates students who have made a real impact on an organisation whilst on their placement year, on an internship or whilst working here on campus.

Danni Martin

Danni has had an outstanding year-long student placement in the Mental Health and Dementia Analysis team. Danni was soon running and taking a lead in running the data collection for an official statistic that enabled the NHS to make key operational decisions. Danni also delivered a pioneering presentation which was listened to live by over 150 analysts across NHS England.

Harry Jennings

Harry’s enthusiasm, passion and willingness to learn and throw himself into the deep end had a huge effect on Course Match. The impact he had on the company was immense. He single-handedly designed a new logo, created brand guidelines, built two websites as well as a brand new app over his short summer internship.

Kerri Robson

Kerri has been employed as a Marketing and Events Intern within the Careers Service. From day one, she has been a great asset to the team and has contributed to all discussions, meetings and events. Using her own initiative, she has come up with new ideas and strategies while using informed decisions from student feedback and other evidence which she has found.

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