#WeAreInternational Awards 2026

The #WeAreInternational Award finalists 2026

2026 #WeAreInternational Awards finalists. UKCISA’s #WeAreInternational Awards celebrate the individuals, teams and organisations helping to create exceptional international student experiences across the UK, from student volunteers and student groups to universities, students’ unions and pathway providers.

They recognise international students, showcasing education and skills providers and the talented professionals across institutions who contribute towards the UK’s world-leading education sector. Review the categories here.

Explore the shortlisted finalists across our 15 award categories below and book your ticket to attend the ceremony on 18 November.


  • GCU Biological & Biomedical Sciences Team, Glasgow Caledonian University
  • International Student Lecturers, De Montfort University
  • MSc International Business Management programme, Cardiff Metropolitan University
  • The Student Opportunity, Intercultural Training Team with support from Student Experience, The International Student Experience Team, University of Warwick
  • UWL English Language Support team, University of West London
  • UWS MBA Programme Team, University of the West of Scotland

  • BizSpark Team, De Montfort University
  • Careers Network International Team, University of Birmingham
  • Employability & Skills Team, Bournemouth University
  • GCU Careers Team, Glasgow Caledonian University
  • International Careers and Alumni teams, University of Southampton
  • MBA North, Newcastle University
  • Student Opportunity Careers and Skills Teams, University of Warwick

  • Global Engagement Team, Canterbury Christ Church University
  • Global Lounge, University of Bristol
  • International Student Experience, Loughborough University
  • International Student Experience Team, University of Leicester
  • International student success and support teams, Bath Spa University and University of Bath
  • Postgraduate & International Communities, University of York
  • Res Life Team, University of Portsmouth
  • Student Experience Team, University of Sheffield International College (Study Group)

  • Adventure for Wellbeing, Teesside University
  • Multiple support services, Bournemouth University
  • International Advice, The University of Law
  • NTU Global, Nottingham Trent
  • University Student Engagement Team, University of Manchester Students' Union
  • The Kaplan Student Resilience and Wellbeing Ecosystem, Kaplan International Pathways

  • International Student Advice, Queen Mary University of London
  • International Student Support, University of Winchester
  • International Student Support, Advice and Compliance (ISSAC) team, The University of Sheffield
  • Student Advice and Engagement Team, London School of Economics and Political Science
  • Student Visa Advice Service, University of Warwick
  • Visa & International Student Advice Team, King's College London
  • Visa Support Team, University of Bradford

  • Andreea Daniela Coroama, University of West London
  • Araida Hidalgo-Bastida, Manchester Metropolitan University
  • Daniel Devane, University of Reading
  • Fei Jin, University of Bristol
  • Lindsay Balfour, University of Glasgow
  • Maggie Laurikova, Nottingham Trent University
  • Rev Dr Gill Reeve, University of Chester

  • Echo Zhou, University of Warwick
  • Emma Marku, University of Kent
  • Hannah Stanworth, Cambridge Education Group
  • Rachel Hacking, Queen Mary University of London
  • Ruth Arnold, Study Group
  • Timothy Goss, Cardiff University

  • Adewunmi Akingbola, University of Cambridge
  • Ailyn Bernardo, Ulster University
  • Kritesh Bisht, University of Birmingham
  • Pedram Bani Asadi, The University of Law and University of Leicester
  • Priyanka Joshi, University of Strathclyde

  • International Students' Network, Loughborough University
  • Manchester European Society, University of Manchester Students' Union and Manchester Metropolitan University
  • Students' Federation of India - United Kingdom
  • The International Student Advisory Board, University of Kent
  • UEA Hindu Society, University of East Anglia Students’ Union

  • Abit Madukkakkuzhy George, University of Worcester
  • Deepika Jain, Teesside University
  • Fabia Hannan Mone, University of Westminster
  • Khalid Mahmoud, Teesside University
  • Kunal Ladhani, Teesside University
  • Mayowa Labiran, Teesside University
  • Mifzal Rizwan Kokab, Birmingham City University

  • Diya Mary Selastin, Queen Mary Students' Union
  • Gagan Mopuri, Aston University and Aston Students' Union
  • Kaitlyn Beattie-Zarb, University of York Students' Union
  • Mordecai Akoh, Glasgow Caledonian University
  • Soham Chougale, University College Birmingham Guild of Students
  • Yakubu Jidda, Bangor University

  • Htet Aung, Royal Holloway International Study Centre, Study Group
  • Joel Mordi, University of York
  • Minh Anh Nguyen, University of Northampton
  • Nicoletta Scurtu, University of West London
  • Sonia Iloka, Glasgow Caledonian University
  • Yaashi Sharma, Lancaster University

  • Huddersfield Students' Union
  • Northumbria Students' Union
  • University for the Creative Arts Students’ Union
  • University of East Anglia Students’ Union
  • University of Manchester Students' Union

  • Cambridge Education Group
  • Kaplan International Pathways
  • Study Group

  • Edinburgh Napier University
  • London School of Economics and Political Science
  • Manchester Metropolitan University
  • Nottingham Trent University
  • Teesside University
  • Ulster University
  • University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)
  • University of West London
  • University of Westminster
  • University of Wolverhampton

Outstanding Student Support Award (Academic experience)

  • GCU Biological & Biomedical Sciences Team, Glasgow Caledonian University
  • International Student Lecturers, De Montfort University
  • MSc International Business Management programme, Cardiff Metropolitan University
  • The Student Opportunity, Intercultural Training Team with support from Student Experience, The International Student Experience Team, University of Warwick
  • UWL English Language Support team, University of West London
  • UWS MBA Programme Team, University of the West of Scotland

Outstanding Student Support Award (Careers and employability)

  • BizSpark Team, De Montfort University
  • Careers Network International Team, University of Birmingham
  • Employability & Skills Team, Bournemouth University
  • GCU Careers Team, Glasgow Caledonian University
  • International Careers Consultant and Alumni Engagement Manager, University of Southampton
  • MBA North, Newcastle University
  • Student Opportunity Careers and Skills Teams, University of Warwick

Outstanding Student Support Award (Making a home in the UK)

  • Global Engagement Team, Canterbury Christ Church University
  • Global Lounge, University of Bristol
  • International Student Experience, Loughborough University
  • International Student Experience Team, University of Leicester
  • International student success and support teams, Bath Spa University and University of Bath
  • Postgraduate & International Communities, University of York
  • Res Life Team, University of Portsmouth
  • Student Experience Team, University of Sheffield International College (Study Group)

Outstanding Student Support Award (Physical and mental wellbeing)

  • Adventure for Wellbeing, Teesside University
  • Multiple support services, Bournemouth University
  • International Advice, The University of Law
  • NTU Global, Nottingham Trent
  • University Student Engagement Team, University of Manchester Students' Union
  • The Kaplan Student Resilience and Wellbeing Ecosystem, Kaplan International Pathways

Outstanding Student Support Award (Visas and immigration)

  • International Student Advice, Queen Mary University of London
  • International Student Support, University of Winchester
  • International Student Support, Advice and Compliance (ISSAC) team, The University of Sheffield
  • Student Advice and Engagement Team, London School of Economics and Political Science
  • Student Visa Advice Service, University of Warwick
  • Visa & International Student Advice Team, King's College London
  • Visa Support Team, University of Bradford

Staff of the Year Award

  • Andreea Daniela Coroama, University of West London
  • Araida Hidalgo-Bastida, Manchester Metropolitan University
  • Daniel Devane, University of Reading
  • Fei Jin, University of Bristol
  • Lindsay Balfour, University of Glasgow
  • Maggie Laurikova, Nottingham Trent University
  • Rev Dr Gill Reeve, University of Chester

Alastair Niven Student Voice Champion Award

  • Echo Zhou, University of Warwick
  • Emma Marku, University of Kent
  • Hannah Stanworth, Cambridge Education Group
  • Rachel Hacking, Queen Mary University of London
  • Ruth Arnold, Study Group
  • Tim Goss, Cardiff University

Alum of the Year Award

  • Adewunmi Akingbola, University of Cambridge
  • Ailyn Bernardo, Ulster University
  • Kritesh Bisht, University of Birmingham
  • Pedram Bani Asadi, The University of Law and University of Leicester
  • Priyanka Joshi, University of Strathclyde

Student Group of the Year

  • International Students' Network, Loughborough University
  • Manchester European Society, University of Manchester
  • Students' Union and Manchester Metropolitan University
  • Students' Union Students' Federation of India - United Kingdom
  • The International Student Advisory Board, University of Kent
  • UEA Hindu Society, University of East Anglia Students’ Union

Student Volunteer of the Year Award

  • Abit Madukkakkuzhy George, University of Worcester
  • Deepika Jain, Teesside University
  • Fabia Hannan Mone, University of Westminster
  • Khalid Mahmoud, Teesside University
  • Kunal Ladhani, Teesside University
  • Mayowa Labiran, Teesside University
  • Mifzal Rizwan Kokab, Birmingham City University

Student Leader of the Year Award

  • Diya Mary Selastin, Queen Mary Students' Union
  • Gagan Mopuri, Aston University and Aston Students' Union
  • Kaitlyn Beattie-Zarb, University of York Students' Union
  • Mordecai Akoh, Glasgow Caledonian University
  • Soham Chougale, University College Birmingham Guild of Students
  • Yakubu Jidda, Bangor University

Student of the Year Award

  • Htet Aung, Royal Holloway
  • International Study Centre, Study Group
  • Joel Mordi, University of York
  • Minh Anh Nguyen, University of Northampton
  • Nicoletta Scurtu, University of West London
  • Sonia Iloka, Glasgow Caledonian University
  • Yaashi Sharma, Lancaster University

Students’ Union of the Year Award

  • Huddersfield Students' Union
  • Northumbria Students' Union
  • University for the Creative Arts Students’ Union
  • University of East Anglia Students’ Union
  • University of Manchester Students' Union

          Pathway Provider of the Year Award

          • Cambridge Education Group
          • Kaplan International Pathways
          • Study Group

          University of the Year Award

          • Edinburgh Napier University
          • London School of Economics and Political Science
          • Manchester Metropolitan University
          • Nottingham Trent University
          • Teesside University
          • Ulster University
          • University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)
          • University of West London
          • University of Westminster
          • University of Wolverhampton
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