The Edinburgh Award is a programme that students can undertake alongside their involvement in sport and physical activity, and their academic studies. The Award aims to recognise student involvement in these activities and enhance their experience while studying at UoE.

We know that many students are involved in activities alongside their studies such as volunteering, part-time work, and getting involved in the University community. To help you use these activities to stand out from the crowd, the University has established the Edinburgh Award - a programme that wraps around these activities and allows you to get official recognition for your involvement while helping you get the most out of your experiences. Regardless of what profession you choose to join into after your degree, employers want university graduates who are ready for work. They will be investing in you and they want to know they will get a return on that investment.

 

Employers seek graduates who:

  • are self-aware
  • capitalise on their strengths
  • will have impact wherever they work
  • are committed to personal development and life-long learning
  • can confidently provide evidence for these claims

And that's where the Edinburgh Award comes in.

Edinburgh Award through the Sports Union

By undertaking the Edinburgh Award through the Sports Union students have the opportunity to participate alongside fellow club volunteers, as well as the wider Edinburgh Award community.

 

The Sports Union offers two levels of the Award with a new format for 2023/24:

Leadership

This is for anyone who is currently in a committee position with one of the SU's member clubs or IM teams. Through the programme you will challenge yourself to understand your strengths and areas for development. There will be an opportunity to receive training in Mentoring and Managing Difficult Conversations, to assist you in your role as a club volunteer and get the most out of the experience.

Timeline

  • Leadership Skills Session 1: Monday 23rd October
  • Task 1 Deadline: Monday 30th October
  • Leadership Skills Session 2: Monday 13th November
  • Session 2: Monday 22nd January
  • Task 2 Deadline: Tuesday 30th January
  • Session 3: Monday 4th March - delivered by Alex Turnbull, Head of University & NGB Partnerships at add-victor
  • Task 3 Deadline: Tuesday 19th March

 

Coaching

For any student currently registered as a coach within an SU club. New for 2023/24 this option will provide a supportive learning environment for club coaches and help develop their coaching style and ability. This course will include a 3-part Sport Psychology programme delivered by Sport & Exercise.

Timeline

  • Session 1: Tuesday 24th October
  • Task 1 Deadline: Monday 30th October
  • Sport Psych 1 - Mental Skills in Sport: Monday 13th November
  • Sport Psych 2 - Creating a Thriving Environment: Monday 22nd January
  • Task 2 Deadline: Tuesday 30th January
  • Session 3: Monday 4th March - delivered by Alex Turnbull, Head of University & NGB Partnerships at add-victor
  • Task 3 Deadline: Tuesday 19th March
  • Sport Psych 3 - tbc

Contact Neil Rankin for more information.

The Sports Union versions of the Edinburgh Award are supported by add-victor, the careers platform for high-achieving individuals.