University of Essex - Big E for effort

Students making a difference through their extracurricular activities have gained official recognition via the Big E Awards. The awards are part of efforts by the University of Essex to ensure that students have the right skills to pursue the careers they aspire to. Accolades were given in categories including peer support, best student employee, enterprise, work-related learning and volunteering. Andy Downton, pro vice-chancellor (learning and teaching), presented the awards at a reception on the university's Colchester campus.