Student in final of Target Jobs Male Undergraduate of the Year 2026

Jude Dudley, Marketing and Economics undergraduate student, has been selected to attend the Target Jobs Grand Finale of Male Undergraduate of the Year 2026.

Starting with over 500 applicants nationwide, each completing essays, psychometric tests and assessments, the process narrowed to 24 candidates invited to the assessment centre, and Jude is now among the 10 finalists across the UK. The Grand Finale will take place on April 24 in Canary Wharf, London, presented by Jamie Laing.

Jude said, "Thank you to Strathclyde Business School and University of Strathclyde for the academic guidance, opportunities and encouragement throughout my studies and reinforced why Strathclyde is known as a place of useful learning.

"I am also incredibly thankful to Eurogate Logistics Group, where I work part time in marketing, for the invaluable real-world experience and professional development that have enabled me to compete alongside such outstanding students from across the UK."

The Male Undergraduate of the Year 2026 award is sponsored by L’Oréal Groupe and winning it overall leads to a full Graduate Role at L’Oréal. 

Published: 31 March 2026