The winners of the HCPC student competition 2024 have been announced
One entry has been chosen as the overall winner, and two as runners up.
Student competition 2024: the winners
Overall winner
Emma Idowu, studying a Masters in Occupational Therapy at Glasgow Caledonian University
Runner up
Robert Stevens and Tesni Davies, studying BSc in Paramedic science at Swansea University
Runner up
Natalie Wood, Sophie Ellis, Louis Baxandall and Mathew Baines, studying Scientist training programme at the National School of Healthcare Science, Sheffield
View the material from the winning entries on our student hub now!
The HCPC student competition has its highest number of entries this year, with a high level of quality noted by the judging panel.
The student competition is open to all students on HCPC-approved programmes in the UK. This year, students were invited to create a learning session exploring the risks and benefits of using social media in your practice as a health and care professional.
The winners were formally awarded their prizes by the HCPC Council today, 5 December 2024. The HCPC’s Council, which consists of 12 members led by the Chair, directs the work of the HCPC. The Council reviewed the winning entries and noted that they tackled this important subject matter excellently.
You can view the three entries on our student hub now. They'll also be shared with other students via their education programme leads.
Judges’ feedback
Emma Idowu, Glasgow Caledonian University
‘The session uses a mix of media which is great. I liked the creativity of the videos and the idea of telling a story to get the information across.’ ‘Very visually engaging.’ ‘Captivating!’
Emma wins the first prize of a £300 voucher.
Robert Stevens and Tesni Davies, Swansea University:
‘Creative use of a PowerPoint and executed well.’ ‘The session was engaging and the audio in the slides worked well. The tone and content of the script made it engaging. I also liked that the narration gave the audience thinking prompts.’ 'Fun, energetic and creative session!'
The team wins a £150 voucher.
Natalie Wood, Sophie Ellis, Louis Baxandall and Matthew Baines, National School of Healthcare Science, Sheffield:
‘The use of mini videos integrated into a website is a good idea and shows the use of different mediums.’ ‘Jam packed, professional and thought-provoking. A huge effort and well crafted throughout.’
The team wins a £150 voucher.
Next year
The student competition will run again in 2025, with the theme announced early in the year.
The competition will be announced on the HCPC website, and sent to all UK approved education providers, who can inform their cohorts.
