A STUDLEY student has been recognised by the University of Worcester for her outstanding academic achievements. Anna Harley, aged 20, was awarded a £1,000 scholarship for academic achievement throughout the 2019/20 academic year, earned despite the unprecedented circumstances created by the global pandemic. She said: “I am really happy to have achieved this scholarship as it is something to show for all the hard work I have put into my degree.” “It was a shock opening the email to say I had received an award, but it has definitely made all my effort worth it. It is a great award to put on my CV to help with future employment and I will also be putting the money into savings to help me after I have finished uni.”
Laura Humphries went to Windsor Sixth Form before going on to study at Worcester University. Laura achieved Honours in Sport and Exercise Science and the 23-year-old is now studying MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Reg) at the University of Birmingham. She is hoping to work within the NHS as a chartered physiotherapist. Laura said: “I am so happy and proud.” Studying during the pandemic had been difficult but she praised the support she received. “The challenges the pandemic has brought highlights how vital the NHS services are; of which I will be proud to be a part of,” she said. University of Worcester Deputy Vice Chancellor and Provost, Professor Sarah Greer, said: “The class of 2020 faced some unique challenges in completing their final year, in very difficult external circumstances. Our students who earned a First Class Honours should rightly feel very proud of their outstanding achievements and I wish them all the very best in their future careers.”