We are delighted to announce that three students from the School of Biosciences have been shortlisted for Kent Student Awards.
Two of the shortlisted students are postgraduates studying the MSc Reproductive Medicine: Science and Ethics. Gullalaii Yousafzai was shortlisted in the “Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community” category for helping the homeless, volunteering as an English teacher, raising awareness of hate crime and supporting asylum seekers through being a birth partner. Ihuoma Chizia Kejeh was shortlisted in the “Chancellor’s Employability Points Award” category for implementing a peer mentoring scheme for our suite of MSc courses in the School of Biosciences.
Our undergraduates are represented by Biomedical Science student Alexander Lamarque, shortlisted in the “Outstanding Contribution to the 50th Anniversary” category for establishing the first TEDxUniversityofKent event. This event, based on the popular TED talks concept, will will share ideas around the theme of ‘Milestones’ as part of the University of Kent 50th anniversary.
The awards are announced at a Gala Dinner on Friday 8th February. With immense pride, we wish our nominees every success!