Award-winning student is graduating in style

An award-winning university student is looking to the future after celebrating a successful year.

University of Sunderland radio student Emma Millen picked up four honours at this month’s Student Radio Awards, including gold in the prestigious Best Presenter category.

Now the Spark radio presenter is preparing to say go odbye to th e u nive rsity which has helped her lay the foundations of a dream career.

The Whitley Bay student is joining an array of students who are this week celebrating their graduations.

A three-day online celebration event will take place from Wednesday, November 25, and students can join here.

Emma, 23, said: “University has allowed me to have some of the best moments of my life so far.

“The highlight for me has been getting involved with the UoS's radio station – Spark.

“Spark has truly changed my life and propelled me to be the best broadcaster I can be as well as finding my true passion for the industry.

“But I will also never forget the amazing work I have ac h i eve d a n d b road c a s t throughout my BA and MA course. I have really developed my skills to the best of my ability no thanks to the support and teaching.

“At the moment, I am keeping busy broadcasting with Spark. I’m constantly looking for my break in the industry. Presenting and producing radio is my passion.

“I’ve just managed to bag a gold for Best Presenter at this year's SRA awards which has been a massive push in the right direction.

"I’ve loved my time at the university and hopefully you will hear my Geordie voice on a national radio station soon.”

Sunderland University student Helen Millen.