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University of Bradford School of Management MBA Sonya Bachra-Byrne was named AMBA Student of the Year
STUDENT AND GRADUATE AWARDS AMBA STUDENT OF THE YEAR Sonya Bachra-Byrne, University of Bradford School of Management, UK Sonya Bachra-Byrne won her school’s prestigious Paul Donovan Prize for Academic Excellence, attaining the highest average programme mark of 83 per cent and scoring an impressive 90 per cent for her management project. However, Bachra‑Byrne’s impact has reached beyond academia as well; through a combination of mentorship and initiating the school’s inaugural MBA summit, she has strengthened the relationships between alumni and current students, contributing to the MBA programme’s success while simultaneously running an award‑winning, sustainable start-up.
BUSINESS GRADUATES ASSOCIATION (BGA) AWARDS BGA STUDENT OF THE YEAR May Al-Amir, Eslsca University, Egypt May Al-Amir’s academic excellence, effective communication and problem‑solving skills set her apart as a true leader and contributor to the university community. The initiatives she has created, such as the introduction of Python courses, have positively impacted the educational experience for all. BGA BUSINESS SCHOOL IMPACT AWARD Eslsca University, Egypt for Eslsca’s MBA governmental programme: transforming government public officials into change catalysts This programme invests in the education and training of government officials in alignment with the university’s commitment to societal welfare, with the aim of promoting effective governance and equipping the public sector with the latest global business trends.
Clockwise from top left: the evening’s programme and menu; BGA Student of the Year May Al-Amir, Eslsca University; Egypt’s Eslsca University won the BGA Business School Impact Award for a programme aimed at training government officials
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