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Paul had a lifelong passion for sound recording, live broadcasting and audio engineering

The scholarship is endowed in perpetuity, and was created to celebrate Paul's life and his outstanding contribution to the university. A consummate professional, his technical and creative ability with sound was second to none. From designing and building bespoke audio equipment, to setting up complex multi-microphone rigs for concerts, to mixing live PA sound, live streaming and multi-camera video recordings, Paul could turn his hand to every aspect and excel in them all.

Outside of his work at the university, Paul was technical lead at York Hospital Radio, where he had volunteered since his teens. He was also responsible for outside broadcast sound, typically from theatre performances in York, and even the Christmas services from York Minster.

The Paul Wilmott Scholarship in an award of £1,500 for one first year student who is studying either audio engineering or broadcast media technology. Applicants to the scholarship need to have an annual household income of £27,500 or less and be the first in their family to attend university.

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A natural teacher with exceptional patience, Paul enjoyed passing on his passion, high standards and vast experience to students from similar subject areas. The video and audio production unit regularly facilitated modules and practical teaching sessions for students from The Northern Film School, Broadcast Technology and Broadcast Journalism.

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"The Paul Wilmott Scholarship will play a big part in being able to buy equipment I need for my course. I often need to be able to do mixing at home and so having an new laptop with the specialised software I need is kind of essential."

Leon Dowson BSc (Hons) Audio Engineering
"I am quite a creative person, so being on a course where I'd be creating and expressing myself in the medium of something I am interested in was the largest factor in my decision to study at Leeds Beckett."

James Manders BSc (Hons) Broadcast Media Technologies
“When reading about the impact that Paul Wilmott had on the university and the success that he had in his career and the industry, I was inspired and felt like I could somewhat follow in his footsteps throughout my time as a student here.”

Ben Harding BSc (Hons) Broadcast Media Technologies
"I am honoured that I have been chosen to receive this award. I will not take it for granted and I will use it to help me do as well as I possibly can in my studies, and achieve the best results I can so that I can go on to succeed in the industry."

Macy Walker BSc (Hons) Broadcast Media Technologies

2023/2024

Leon Dowson, BSc (Hons) Audio Engineering

2022/2023

James Manders, BSc (Hons) Broadcast Media Technologies

2021/2022

Macy Walker, BSc (Hons) Broadcast Media Technologies

2020/2021

Ben Harding, BSc (Hons) Broadcast Media Technologies

2018/2019

Siobhan Smith, BSc (Hons) Broadcast Media Technologies

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