Professor Michael French Prize

The French family has bequeathed a prize in memory of its founding Head of Department to recognise outstanding creativity and achievement in a student’s undergraduate studies.

Following a shortlist, nominated students are invited to write a short letter in support of their nomination, highlighting the creativity and originality in their project activities whilst at Lancaster.

Prize format: Certificate, plus £250.00.

2025 winner:

Sam Lavender

The Engineering Inspiration Prize

Awarded to an undergraduate student for outstanding contribution to activity that inspires and supports diversity in engineering, particularly in the domain of widening participation and the promotion of the engineering discipline to non-traditional cohorts and populations.

Prize format: Certificate, plus e-book voucher (£50)

2025 winners:

Olivia Speed

Armourers and Braziers Prize

The Armourers and Braziers Prize winner receives £250, a commemorative medal, certificate, and an invitation to join the Armourers Alumni Network.

The award was given to the Best Final year (BEng or MEng) Project in Materials Science.

2025 winner:

Isobel Glover

The Stopford Chemical Engineering Prize

The Stopford Prize is awarded for the best Chemical Engineering project.

Prize format: Certificate, plus £100.00

2025 winner:

Robert Braines

Elekta Prize for Best Female Engineering Student 

This prize is sponsored by Elekta, who employ engineers and scientists in the design and manufacture of radiotherapy systems for the world-wide healthcare sector.

The Elekta Prize is awarded for academic excellence demonstrated by a female student registered on an undergraduate engineering degree.

Prize format: Certificate, plus monetary award of £150.00 The winner is invited to Elekta, Crawley, West Sussex to collect the award.

2025 winner:

Frankie Lynch-Brown

Tom Millen Engineering Bursary

Awarded for outstanding performance during a student's first year of study.

2025 winners:

Hannah Scott

Matthew Anittenyor

Ben Sherry