Ulster University Business School recently celebrated the 2025 Placement Student Awards, recognising the amazing achievements of UUBS students on placement.

The awards showcased the impact the placement students have made out in the real world, shining a spotlight on their hard work, creativity, and dedication throughout their placement experience.

To win, participants submitted a video titled ‘A Day in the Life of My Placement.’ Watch the winning entries below and hear what the placement students have to say about their experience!

1st Place - Emma Peeples

Emma is on placement year with Colloide Engineering Systems Limited, a specialist engineering company based in Cookstown.

2nd Place - Fionn Forbes

Fionn undertook his placement in the Sales and Events Department of the Crowne Plaza Hotel Belfast, a prestigious 4-star hotel that's part Northern Ireland’s largest hotel group - Andras Hotels.

3rd Place - Sophie Meeke

Sophie has undertaken her placement in the Finance Department at Errigal Contracts, a market leading construction company in Monaghan.

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The Placement Awards also celebrated the fantastic contributions of placement providers. Meet the Colloid team as they share their experience of taking on placement students from Ulster University Business School.

How can I apply for a placement as a UUBS student?

If you're a student at Ulster University Business School, there's still time to apply for a Placement for next year!

UUBS teams up with a wide range of local and international employers to offer great placement opportunities for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

These placements help you build your career by putting what you learn in class into action, gaining real-world experience and valuable skills.

For more information, visit Ulster University Business School Student Placements.