Two Former King Edward VI Students Celebrate Academic Award Success

 Two former King Edward VI students have received awards recognising outstanding academic achievement at university.

Bobby Thompson and Sasha Walker both earned their awards as part of their recent graduation from the University of Worcester.

Bobby, 21, has completed his degree in Forensic and Applied Biology and has earned the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences EQS Student Award. 

Reflecting on his educational journey, Bobby paid tribute to King Edward VI College for providing the foundations for success in higher education.

“My time there gave me a solid foundation, as well as piquing my interest in this field of academia,” he said. “I would like to pay homage to my tutors at King Edward VI for their support in preparing me for university.” 

The award recognises Bobby’s achievements in forensic science, and he believes it will be valuable as he begins his professional career.

“Receiving this award is very important to me, as it shows that my hard work has been recognised by not only my lecturers but also the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences,” he said. “It will help me get recognition from employers and will give me more confidence to have a winning spirit, as well as being proof of my dedication and attention to technical disciplines.” 

Sasha Walker completed her Creative Writing and English Literature degree at the University of Worcester and has also won the V Press Prize for Poetry and the Early Modern Research Group Prize for her research in English Literature.

Sasha, 21, from Stourbridge, said the subjects she took at her former college helped prepare her for university.

“The fiction, poetry and plays that I studied at A-Level complemented each other and gave me a springboard to further my enthusiasm for learning about literature, and independent research.”

She received the prestigious prize for her poetry collection about the Brontes, which will be published in 2027.

“To achieve publication in addition to earning my degree is a dream come true,” she said. “My time at Worcester has given me the skills to work independently and hone my writing skills, so I can confidently approach my future career.”

The two students have graduated from the institution that has been named the Daily Mail University of the Year for Graduate Jobs 2027. They received their awards and degrees during a week of graduation ceremonies held at Worcester Cathedral.

Professor Sally Moyle, Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Worcester, said: “We’re incredibly proud of all of our graduates, especially those who have been recognised with awards for going above and beyond during their studies.”