THE University of Exeter enjoyed success at the TARGET jobs Undergraduate of the Year Awards hosted by Sir Trevor McDonald OBE, on Friday 19 April. Exeter student Marie Notermans was named Arts and Humanities Undergraduate of the Year after outshining heavy competition.
Notermans, who studies English and Spanish, was one of five Exeter students shortlisted across five different disciplines. The students were selected from amongst 4,400 other applicants from over 140 universities for their academic and personal achievements.
The awards were launched four years ago to identify and laud the UK’s best undergraduates.
Applicants undergo a lengthy application process involving online tests, essays and an assessment centre. The best ten candidates in each category are invited to attend the Awards evening.
Notermans won a prestigious Barclays internship and a meeting with a Barclays CEO. Helen Ogilvie, Head of Entry Level Recruitment for the Barclays’ wealth and investment management division, was quoted as saying: “We were impressed by the calibre of all the finalists, but Marie really stood out.”
Paul Blackmore, Head of Employability and Graduate Development, praised Exeter’s success and noted the University’s commitment to employability, saying:“ The combination of the University’s investment inthe employability agenda combined with the increasing number of career-minded students being attracted to Exeter continues to raise our profile as a leading University.”
Olivia Luder, Site Manager
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