Do something amazing with your time. Boost your development and get recognition for life skills outside your studies with the Edinburgh Award. Image What is the Edinburgh Award? We know lots of people are already involved in activities alongside their studies, e.g. volunteering, part-time work and getting involved in the University community. To help you to stand out from the crowd the University has established the Edinburgh Award – a programme that wraps around activities like these, giving you recognition for your involvement and helping you get the most out of your experiences. Why should I get involved? Last year 97.1% of Award recipients said they would recommend doing the Award to a friend 95.7% felt they were better off having done the Award Get involved and you’ll be part of a supported environment, enhancing your skills and working towards genuinely excelling. You’ll receive a certificate of recognition from the University and an entry on your HEAR (Higher Education Achievement Report). But, like your degree, the most important thing you get from the Award is not the bit of paper but it’s what you can do and show as a result that really matter. The Edinburgh Award will help you • Increase your self-awareness • Capitalise on your existing strengths • Develop new skills and abilities • Have impact wherever you are • Confidently market yourself, providing evidence of what you have to offer To hear about the experiences of some Edinburgh Award recipients follow this link: Information for Students about the Edinburgh Award Click on the link below for activities currently involved and contact details –go online to check if you could be part of the Edinburgh Award this year or for new ideas of what to get involved in! Edinburgh Award home Image This article was published on 2024-11-12
