Festival of Education and Research

~ Winner of Student of the Year ~

Meghna Praveen Kumar Gayathri, 24, a recent student at Coventry University was named Student of the Year, an award open to all full-time or part-time students aged 16 or over who have been part of a project within the past three years., allowing them to showcase their project skills and achievements.

Meghna was project manager as part of a team at university working on the development of a game for international students coming to the UK, which provided them with help and guidance on settling into university life. The judges were impressed by Meghna’s understanding of project management principles, articulating a clear understanding of stakeholder engagement, the methodologies used and how she overcame challenges to deliver a successful outcome for her project.