First Bath BP Centurions receive their awards
Bath students have
been recognised by the University’s newest cross-campus achievement award scheme, the Bath BP
Centurion Awards.
The Bath BP Centurion Award scheme will run for the next four years, with each Bath BP Centurion receiving £1,000 in recognition of their academic achievements and contributions to the University and the community.
In July 2013, 72 first and second year undergraduates studying Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) courses received Awards for academic excellence; eight final-year students received Awards for academic excellence and contribution to the life, reputation and work of the University and community; and five students received Awards to contribute to their undertaking unpaid or low paid placements in charities, NGOs and other worthwhile causes across the globe in areas such as energy, water or food security and social, environmental and economic development.
BP representatives presented the Bath BP Centurions with their Awards at departmental prize-giving ceremonies at the end of the 2012-13 academic year.
Bath BP Centurion Alice Stuart-Lee (BSc Computer Science 2013) has been heavily involved in the life of her department and the University, and also threw herself into extra-curricular activities as a member of the University Air Squadron and the skydiving club. She is starting work as a software engineer in Bristol after she graduates.
Alice said: “From the excellent teaching to the sociable community, I am really glad that I decided to study Computer Science at the University of Bath. I have gained skills and friends for life and I feel well equipped for my new job as a software engineer. This Award will encourage me to continue working hard and seek out new opportunities to get involved in my community.”
BP Head of Resourcing Paul McIntyre said: “BP’s aim is to support the education and development of the next generation of engineers and scientists. Our industry is technically challenging, hugely rewarding and needs bright minds to drive innovation and development. We want to raise awareness of the opportunities offered by the oil and gas industry and proactively seek to encourage and engage STEM students at this important stage in their careers.”
Pictured above, left-right: BP's Hazel Burrows, Alice Stuart-Lee and Professor Phil Willis,
Head of the Department of Computer Science
