Undergraduate finalist awards 2025

University staff and students gathered in an open space. A staff member is giving a speech. The students are sitting around tables. The venue is decorated with colourful bunting.

On Tuesday 13 May, we held a celebration meal for all our final year students. As part of the event, Associate Dean for Education and Student Experience, Dr Justine Wood, presented awards to a range of students for their outstanding achievements. Well done to all of them!

Award winners

Justine Wood and Henry Brogan, with Henry holding an award certificate.

Henry Brogan

Dean's Award for Student Enterprise

In recognition of their skills as a student entrepreneur and creating a business.

Justine Wood and Jak Morley, with Jak holding an award certificate.

Jak Morley

Dean's Award for Student Employability

In recognition of an exceptional placement year at Abbott Laboratories Ltd.

Dean's Award for Student Employability

In recognition of a highly successful placement year.

  • Gaurav Vasnani – Undergraduate placement in a private sector SME
  • Toyin Kukoyi – Undergraduate placement in a public/third sector organisation
  • Yuyun Zhang – Undergraduate international placement based outside the UK

Highly commended

  • Beth Dobson
  • Ellie Blackbourn
  • Shivani Sud
A group of student award winners standing in a row holding their certificates.
(L-R): Toyin Kukoyi, Beth Dobson, Justine Wood, Shivani Sud, Gaurav Vasnani, Ellie Blackbourn, Yuyun Zhang
Justine Wood and Amelie Johnson, with Amelie holding an award certificate.

Amelie Johnson

Placement Year Achievement | Highly commended

In recognition of a highly successful placement year over all three aspects.

Elie Assaf

Placement Year Achievement | Highly commended

In recognition of a highly successful placement year over all three aspects.

Rebecca Scanlan

Dean's Award for Internationalisation

In recognition of their exceptional experiences abroad and determination to overcome challenges to pursue their internationalisation goals.

Justine Wood and Kamsi Daniella Ezeiruoma, with Kamsi holding an award certificate.

Kamsi Daniella Ezeiruoma

Dean's Award for Corporate Social Responsibility

In recognition of their voluntary work mentoring and advising international students on education and career opportunities.

Dean's Award for Corporate Social Responsibility | Highly commended

  • Ayomide Akinyemi – In recognition of their voluntary roles and acting as a mentor for international students.
  • Ben Vipond – In recognition of their voluntary work with the Wonder Foundation.
  • Helen Wilcockson – In recognition of her voluntary roles in the community and fundraising during her placement year.
  • Isha Karia – In recognition of their voluntary work at Alpha Tutorials.
  • Isha Ominu-Evbota – In recognition of their work promoting women in finance.
  • Rory McEniry-Brash – In recognition of their voluntary leadership of Talk Club for male students.
  • Zoha Raza – In recognition of their voluntary work across a range of different societies and activities.
A group of students holding award certificates.
(L-R): Justine Wood, Helen Wilcockson, Isha Karia, Ayomide Akinyemi, Isha Ominu-Evbota