Graduate, Degree or Higher Level Apprentice of the Year 2025

Recognising a graduate or apprentice whose commitment, innovative thinking, and skills are making a valued contribution to the workplace and wider industry.   

Winner: Hannah Livingstone, Materials Engineering Degree Apprentice at Rolls-Royce   

Realising university alone wasn’t for her, Hannah found her stride as a degree apprentice in Materials Engineering at Rolls-Royce. She’s saved over £75,000 a year through defect reduction projects and gained hands-on experience with advanced research tools. Outside work, she champions diversity in STEM, chairs the Education Outreach committee, and serves as a relatable role model for young women. Her journey shows the real-world impact of degree apprenticeships.