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#WeAreInternational Awards finalists

Congratulations to the finalists of the 2025 #WeAreInternational Awards. Selected from over 420 nominations from 120 institutions, the shortlisted institutions, teams, staff, and students all demonstrate exceptional commitment to delivering a positive experience for international students.
Their work strengthens a more inclusive international education sector, ensuring the UK remains a global leader in attracting international talent.
The #WeAreInternational Awards are sponsored by Duolingo English Test.
Community Impact Award
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Gowri Promy, Queen Mary, University of London
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Diya Mary Selastin, Queen Mary, University of London
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Fen Zhou, Sussex International Study Centre
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Sofonie Dala, University of York
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Modhurima Islam, University of Warwick
Global Community Award
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Erasmus Student Network UK
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National Indian Students and Alumni Union UK
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Vietnamese Student Society, Northampton Students' Union
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Life of Impact Volunteering Initiative, University of Edinburgh
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Students’ Federation of India UK
Student Leader of the Year Award
Sponsored by NCUK
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Muhammed Hafiz, Northampton Students’ Union
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Afua Kyeraa Ampadu-Yeboah, University of Glasgow
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Nida Ambreen, Bangor Students’ Union
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Risha Haria, Loughborough University
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Shreya Gurusankar, University of Manchester Students’ Union
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Ramitha Nittore Ramnath, University of Chester
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Mahima Grover, Queen Mary, University of London
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Xiaojing (Chelsey) Chen, King’s College London
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Moutasim Shaikh, University of West London
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Rakul Syam, University of Dundee
Alum of the Year Award
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Hammed Alabi, University of Edinburgh
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Yousra Abdelmoneim, Sussex International Study Centre
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Rakasree Basu, University of Glasgow
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Dr. Anushri Somasundaran, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
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Ansh Sachdeva, University of Greater Manchester
Outstanding Student Support Award (Academic experience)
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MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management Programme Team, University of West Scotland
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International Student Centre Team, University of Strathclyde
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English Conversation Cafes Team, University of Reading
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Global PhD Network in Education, University of Manchester
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Student Support Team and Academic Team, NCUK
Outstanding Student Support Award (Careers and employability)
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Careers & Experience Service, Coventry University London
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Student Opportunity Team, University of Warwick
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Careers Service, University of Dundee
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Management School Careers Service, Lancaster University
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Careers Network, Loughborough University
Outstanding Student Support Award (Making a home in the UK)
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Global Gathering, University of Wolverhampton
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Advice and Counselling Service and Careers Service, Queen Mary, University of London
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International Student Support Team, Cardiff Metropolitan University
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International Student Support Team, University of Sunderland in London
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Advice Team, Goldsmiths’ Students’ Union
Outstanding Student Support Award (Physical and mental wellbeing)
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The Community Safety Team, University of Birmingham
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Student Experience Team, Leeds International Study Centre
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The Student Experience & Wellbeing Team, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
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English Conversation Cafes Team, University of Reading
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Goodenough College Team, Goodenough College
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The Student Visa Advice and Compliance Team, University of Warwick
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Visa and Immigration Team, Foundation for International Education
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Visa & International Support Team, Edinburgh Napier University
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International Advice Team, Liverpool John Moores University
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International Student Support Team, Imperial College London
Staff of the Year Award
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Dr. Marcel Clusa, Bangor University
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Rachel Hacking, Queen Mary, University of London
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Lisa Milne, University of Glasgow
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Emma Marku, University of Kent
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Lizzie Wright, Imperial College London
Alistair Niven Student Voice Champion Award
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Julia Jago, Royal Holloway, University of London
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Professor Elena Rodriguez-Falcon, Study Group
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Andrew Howells, NCUK
Institution of the Year Award
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University of Glasgow
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University of West London
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University of Warwick
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Nottingham Trent University
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NCUK
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