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 4 July 2025.

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 4 July 2025.