Organisers say the sleeping competition had a dual purpose. "We attempted to suggest that rather than go to clubs after mid-terms, students take naps to heal their mind and body," the Love Recipe group, which planned the event, tells the paper. But they also wanted to raise awareness over sleep deprivation caused by exam stress. Official statistics show that among 13 to 24-year-olds, three out of ten sleep for less than six hours each night, the website reports . Everyone who took part in the university snooze-fest was given some chocolate or an energy drink, and small cash prizes were awarded to the winner and runner-up. But it was the third-placed contestant who took home the most appropriate prize - a pillow.