Recognising student success: Warwick Economics prize winners 2025

Recognising student success: Warwick Economics prize winners 2025

The Department of Economics is proud to celebrate the achievements of our graduates - Class of 2025. The awards and prizes recognise not only academic excellence but also outstanding contributions to the wider student experience and community.

Outstanding Student Contribution Awards (OSCA) 2025

Three students were honoured with the OSCA for their leadership, service, and innovation:

• Gunisha Aggarwal (BSc Economics) – For her transformative work in student inclusion, international outreach, and global education initiatives, including her leadership in Enactus Warwick and the HELP Chennai project.
• Libby Bach (BSc Economics) – For her dedication to global education through Warwick in Africa, community volunteering, and her selection for the FCDO Fast Stream.
• Aimee Cornish (BSc PPE) – For championing gender equality and community through her leadership of the Warwick Women in Economics Society and impactful events like the Elevate Conference.

Professor Jeremy Smith, Head of the Department of Economics, commented:

“Gunisha, Libby, and Aimee exemplify the values we hold dear at Warwick - leadership, service, and a commitment to making a difference. Their contributions have enriched our community and will continue to inspire future generations.”

Academic Prize Winners 2024–25

• Best MSc Project (Behavioural and Economic Science – Economics Track) - Anoushka Kumar
• Examiners’ Prize for Outstanding Performance in Economics - Jacob McLoughlin, Ren Jie Lim, Maddy Pedder, Oli Greenfield
• Examiners’ Prize for Best Research in Applied Economics (RAE) - Fasai Charoensudjai, Martin Huo, Jacob McLoughlin
• Rohin Modasia Prize - Aigli Danopoulou, Cian Lester, Matthew Stubbs, William Tang
• Shiv Nath Prize (Economics, Politics, and International Studies) - Finlay Davis, Yiran Huang
• Outstanding Student Contribution Prize (Department of Economics) - Matthew Murray – For his leadership as President of Warwick Economics Society and his role in launching the Policy Talks event.

King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2024

We also congratulate Modhurima Islam, Student President of Warwick Volunteers 2024-25, for her contribution to the work of Warwick Volunteers who were awarded the King’s Award for Voluntary Service for 2024.

Professor Jeremy Smith added:

“We extend our warmest congratulations to all the winners. Your achievements reflect the dedication, creativity, and excellence that define our department. We look forward to seeing the impact you will continue to make in your future endeavours."

Photo from left to right: Professor Stuart Croft, Gunisha Aggarwal, Libby Bach and Aimee Cornish