Former Grammar pupils recognised for top performances

Thomas Livings and Lyndsey Reid, both former pupils of Carrickfergus Grammar School, were multiple winners at the annual Ulster University Business Schools Student Awards. INCT 450-720-CON

Accounting undergraduates Thomas Livings and Lyndsey Reid picked up accolades for their top performances at the event, organised by the Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics.

Thomas, who is currently in the second year of a BSc Hons Accounting degree, won three awards – the Henry Murray Cup for being the highest performing student in first year; the EY Accounting Prize for his achievement in Accounting one and two; and the Alumni Fund Award for being the top performing first year undergraduate student.

Lyndsey Reid, a final year student in the BSc Hons Accounting degree, won a KPMG sponsored Award for being one of the highest performing students in second year.

Speaking at the Awards ceremony, Professor Gillian Armstrong, Head of the Department said: “These awards recognise the top performers across the range of Accounting, Finance and Economics related programmes which provide increasing opportunities for students and graduates.

“As the Business School celebrates 40 years of providing experiential learning to equip our students for their professional lives, we are delighted to recognise their success. The fact that so many of our leading accountancy, consultancy and financial services firms are engaged with both the awards and the learning experience at the Business School is testament to the importance of employer engagement in preparing students for careers across the business sector.”