A STUDENT from Redditch picked up a prestigious award as she graduated from the University of Worcester last month.

Sophie Lawson, an accounting student, was presented with The IFA Best Final Year Accounting Project award as she joined more than 4,000 other students in graduating at Worcester Cathedral throughout a week of ceremonies.

Professor David Green, the university’s vice chancellor and chief executive, said: “The graduates of 2014 join an illustrious community of over 100,000 Worcester graduates who have made and are making an immense contribution to British society.

“We look forward to hearing about the continuing success of this year’s graduates in the year ahead, and we wish them every happiness.”