Student Engagement Recognition Award for Academic Representation
Badge awarded to
Harish Sampathkumar
This national award recognises and rewards the work student representatives do to improve higher education through their role as an academic representative. The Student Engagement Recognition Award for Academic Representation is awarded for achievements in representing peers, gathering feedback and views, sitting on committees, developing solutions to issues, reflecting on successes and challenges, and working to build partnerships with staff.
Issued on 23 Apr 2026 by
National Student Engagement Programme
Issuer
National Student Engagement Programme
nstep@usi.ie
Criteria
Holders of a national Student Engagement Recognition Award for Academic Representation have met the following criteria: - Served as a student representative in an Irish higher education institution. - Completed NStEP's Introductory Class Rep Training - Completed one additional qualifying training or development opportunity offered by NStEP - Completed a reflective report on their experiences, achievements, challenges, supports, and skills development in the role.
More information on the process for achieving this national award can be found at https://studentengagement.ie/student-engagement-recognition-awards/
