MSc in Economics for Development students recognised with 2026 prize awards
We are pleased to recognise the achievements of our MSc students who have earned awards for their excellence in Economics for Development. These individuals demonstrated outstanding performance on our masters’ courses in the academic year 2025/26.
This year's George Webb Medley Prize for Best Overall Performance was awarded jointly to Cindy Feng (Keble College) and Katherine Graddy (Lincoln College) for their exceptional performance throughout the MSc.
The Luca D'Agliano Prize for Best Dissertation was shared by Caroline Maschka (Lady Margaret Hall) and Rachel Thornton (Brasenose College).
Stefan Milicescu (St Cross College) received the Arthur Lewis Prize for Best Examination Essays in Development Economics, while Regine Røren (Brasenose College) was awarded the Benno Ndulu Prize for Best Examination in Quantitative Methods.
Congratulations to all of this year's prize winners on their impressive accomplishments.
2026 Prize Winners
| Prize | Recipient(s) |
|---|---|
| George Webb Medley Prize for Best Overall Performance |
Cindy Feng (Keble College) 
Katherine Graddy (Lincoln College) 
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Luca D’Agliano Prize for Best Dissertation |
Caroline Maschka (Lady Margaret Hall) 
Rachel Thornton (Brasenose College) 
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| Arthur Lewis Prize for Best Examination Essays in Development Economics |
Stefan Milicescu (St Cross College) 
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| Benno Ndulu Prize for Best Examination in Quantitative Methods |
Regine Røren (Brasenose College) 
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