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Photos: UHI Perth, Forth Valley College, Dundee and Angus College
The 2024 CDN College Awards took place last night in Glasgow with winners selected from over 160 inspiring entries highlighting the fantastic work of Scotland’s colleges.
The master of ceremonies for this year’s awards was TV personality, Amy Irons, who has presented on the BBC’s Hogmanay broadcast and Sports Personality of the Year. The guest speaker was the Minister for Higher and Further Education, Graeme Dey, and the 230 guests enjoyed entertainment from Musical Theatre & Theatre Industry Practice students from UHI Perth.
Winners were chosen under 14 categories. Dundee and Angus College carried off awards in no fewer than five categories and was also presented with the special Judges’ Award. The SFC-sponsored Research Project of the Year Award was won by New College Lanarkshire. Its Global Smiles initiative was an international project with partners in China, Mongolia and the Philippines which aimed to bridge skills gaps in dental health care through a research-based curriculum.
The Student of the Year Award was won by Sumi Bhandari for her resilience, ability to overcome obstacles, and determination to embrace opportunities.
The Award’s Shortlist Summary includes video submissions and has full details of all shortlisted entries.
