Student Engagement Recognition Award for Advanced Academic Representation

Badge awarded to

Karen Amumpaire

Issued on 22 Apr 2026 by

National Student Engagement Programme

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 Advanced 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, developing partnerships with staff, and demonstrating commitment to participation in training and development opportunities to enhance your role.

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Issuer

National Student Engagement Programme

nstep@usi.ie

Criteria

Holders of a national Student Engagement Recognition Award for Advanced 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 or have achieved an award for academic representation in the previous academic year – Completed the NStEP Advanced Class Rep Training
Completed additional qualifying training or development opportunities 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/