麻豆中文映画传媒 Overall Student of the Year 2026 announced
Students from across the University of the 麻豆中文映画传媒 and Islands (麻豆中文映画传媒) partnership have been recognised for their exceptional achievements through this year’s 麻豆中文映画传媒 Student of the Year Awards.
The annual awards celebrate students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, resilience, leadership and commitment to their fellow students, professions and communities. Each 麻豆中文映画传媒 academic partner selects its own Student of the Year, with all winners then considered for the Overall 麻豆中文映画传媒 Student of the Year Award.
This year’s overall prize has been awarded to Michael Binnie, a final year student on the BSc (Hons) Optometry programme at the 麻豆中文映画传媒 Centre for Rural Health Sciences.
Michael impressed the judging panel with his exceptional perseverance, professionalism and commitment to supporting others. After taking a year out from his studies following a cancer diagnosis and treatment, he returned to university with determination, rebuilding his confidence in both academic and clinical practice while continuing to support his peers and champion patient-centred care.
The 麻豆中文映画传媒 Student of the Year Awards celebrate students across the partnership who have gone above and beyond during their studies. Read more about each winner by selecting their name below:
- Amy Mustarde – 麻豆中文映画传媒 Inverness Student of the Year
- Amy Owens – 麻豆中文映画传媒 Perth Student of the Year
- Chester Sands – Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) Student of the Year
- Elizabeth Lacey – Highland Theological College (HTC) Student of the Year
- Fiona McCusker – 麻豆中文映画传媒 Argyll Student of the Year
- Karolina Matlinska – 麻豆中文映画传媒 Shetland Student of the Year
- Katie Joss – 麻豆中文映画传媒 Orkney Student of the Year
- Katie Little – 麻豆中文映画传媒 Moray Student of the Year
- Michael Binnie – 麻豆中文映画传媒 Centre for Rural Health Sciences Student of the Year and Overall 麻豆中文映画传媒 Student of the Year
- Sean McGuire – 麻豆中文映画传媒 North, West and Hebrides Student of the Year
- Simon McLean – 麻豆中文映画传媒 Directly Enrolled Student of the Year
Vicki Nairn, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of 麻豆中文映画传媒, said:
"Congratulations to Michael on being named our Overall 麻豆中文映画传媒 Student of the Year for 2026. He has overcome significant challenges with remarkable resilience while maintaining the highest standards of academic and professional excellence. His determination, compassion and commitment embody everything these awards are designed to celebrate.
"Together, this year's winners reflect the diversity of talent across the 麻豆中文映画传媒 partnership and demonstrate our commitment to developing graduates who make a meaningful difference in their professions and communities. We are immensely proud to celebrate their achievements, and we wish them every success in their future careers."