Aberystwyth University alumnus wins prestigious US award
Mitch Robinson, an alumnus of Aberystwyth University has won the Professional Achievement Award at the US British Council’s Education UK Alumni Awards 2015. Mitch was selected from three finalists from the United States, who graduated from UK universities in the last 10 years and recognised for their success upon returning to the US. The Professional Achievement Award recognises alumni who have distinguished themselves through exemplary leadership and achievements in their profession, and who can demonstrate the highest level of integrity and character in their career. Mitch graduated with Master of Laws (LLM) from the Department of Law and Criminology at Aberystwyth University in 2005, and is an international law expert for the 9/11 death penalty case at Guantanamo Bay. Mitch’s work was instrumental in obtaining ground breaking reports and precedents from the United Nations regarding due process rights and the rehabilitation of torture victims. Upon receipt of the award, Mitch paid ...