Derry students shine at Ulster University Business School Awards

Three students from Derry won awards at the Ulster University Business School Excellence Awards on Tuesday night, held at the university’s Belfast campus and led by the Department of Management, Leadership and Marketing.

Alongside their fellow students, the Derry students who picked up awards were: Rebecca Sweeney - Best in Management Modules (MSc Management and Corporate Governance); Chloe McCloskey - Highest Digital Marketing Mark (BSc Hons Marketing); and Joanne Struthers - Highest Mark for the Management Research Report (PgD/MSc Human Resource Management).

Now in their twelfth year, the awards are an opportunity to showcase the outstanding talent in students across a range of subjects in Ulster University’s Business School across Management, Leadership and Marketing.

A total of 29 awards were presented to top students in these areas including the Highest Achieving Final Year Student, Highest Mark in a programme and Best Dissertation.

Speaking at the Awards, Dr Mary Boyd, Head of Department, said, “It is fantastic to see such a diverse range of talent in management, leadership and marketing related programmes and it is wonderful to have the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our students on our brand new Belfast Campus.

“The Ulster University Business School prides itself on enabling students to acquire knowledge and skills that will allow them to make a meaningful contribution to the development of business in Northern Ireland and beyond.

"Our professional partnerships are evidenced by the many sponsors involved with these Awards and further demonstrate our commitment to providing an important mix of academic and practical learning.”