Laura’s nominees say she has “devoted herself to the life of the University and the people who populate it… There are vast numbers of students and staff who she has helped and influenced in an array of different ways…”
Laura has served on various student society committees in a broad range of roles. The Improv Soc, Musical Theatre, Opera Society and Photo Soc have all felt the effects of her considerable vision and presence. Laura served on the Goldney Hall JCR between 2007 and 2009, as the Dark Room Rep where she gained the utmost respect.
At the time of receiving the Convocation Award in December 2009, Laura was busy producing the musical 'Hair' for the Musical Theatre Society,her first venture into drama.
Laura is an invaluable and active member of the Union’s Training Team, advising students in key skills, management and leadership. In 2009-10 she was Chair of the Union’s Steering Committee, Station Manager of the Union TV station Blink and Vice-Chair of RAG. She organises the RAG Reps, of whom there were more in 2009-10 than ever before. Laura was the top collector for RAG in 2009-10.
Laura is described as giving huge amounts of her time and energy to help people make the most of their time at University, yet she still finds time to be thoroughly engaged with her degree which she loves with a passion and describes as “intellectually elegant”!