Northumbria University, Newcastle, is celebrating another top
honour after scooping the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS)
Workforce Programme of the Year award.
A record 246 nominations across nine categories meant the 2017 BUCS
Awards Dinner was one of the most competitive yet.
However, Northumbria’s groundbreaking development programme impressed
judges with its ability to prepare students for the workplace.
“The award reflects a very dedicated Sport team that includes
staff and students working together on a daily basis on campus and throughout
the community,” said Northumbria Student and Staff Development Manager Kate
Hansbury. “We are exceptionally proud of the work that our students do and the
impact they have within the University and our local communities. I'm sure they
will all be delighted with this award.”
The very best in student sport was celebrated at the University of
Hertfordshire’s Forum building with Northumbria represented in two major
categories. In addition to the Workforce Programme nomination, Northumbria’s Claire
Harper contested the BUCS Student Volunteer of the Year award.
The Workforce Programme award recognises an institution that
has created a new or enhanced an existing student leadership and development
programme to support the up-skilling and
employability of their students.
Delighted Director of Sport Colin Stromsoy said: “It’s been
another incredible year for sport at Northumbria and I couldn’t be happier.
“We pride ourselves in offering our students every opportunity to
become workplace ready and there are so many examples of graduates who have
been part of the Northumbria Sport team now making their mark in the wider
world.
“I echo what Kate has said - the Workforce Programme of the Year
award is a reflection on the hard work and dedication of a team of students and
staff who make a huge difference through sport.”
Northumbria University has retained the Stan Calvert Cup four
years running, in the UK's largest varsity competition against Newcastle
University. The University’s sports facilities are ranked joint 7th in the UK
and Team Northumbria secured 8th position in the 2014/15 British Universities
& Colleges Sport (BUCS) National League Table for the second year running.
