The British Council is delighted to support NISAU UK (National Indian Students and Alumni Union UK) on the hugely successful India UK Achievers programme that was first organised over the course of 2022-2023. This celebrated UK alumni’s achievements in India and globally, and promoted the UK as a destination of choice for Indian students. It is also supported by the Department for Business and Trade, Universities UK International, Chevening, UK Council of International Student Affairs and ETS TOEFL.

Given this award-winning initiative’s success and demand, it will now be conducted annually. Three core components form part of the enhanced programme, targeting the complete student lifecycle. We have also provided below how you can be involved with the whole programme and the separate parts, these include sponsorship and participation opportunities:

1. Achievers Honours – open to alumni, current students and student societies to apply across 9 categories. Five finalists will be shortlisted per category and invited to attend the gala celebrations in London, where winners and highly commended finalists will be announced.
2. Achievers Dialogues – targeted at prospective students, showcasing to them the ‘art of the possible’ with a UK education. It will facilitate conversations around key global topics with UK alumni and provide helpful guidance on prospective students’ Study UK journey.
3. India UK Education Conference – newly commissioned, the inaugural conference aims to provide a strategic platform for leaders in the UK and Indian HE sectors to interact directly with students, alumni and those that support international HE. It will enable the sharing of knowledge and leading practice to shape the future of international education in the India-UK corridor, placing young people at the heart of these conversations. Thematic areas such as the skills agenda, employability, student outcomes, and transnational education will be explored through a series of plenaries, breakouts and keynotes.

UK higher education institutions are requested to support in –

Invitation to Sponsor 

UK universities are also invited to partner with NISAU in sponsoring the event which will provide you a platform to showcase your focus on India and engage with prospective students, alumni as well as Indian universities. Sponsoring this event offers distinctive opportunities for your institution to grow its reach and expand its offerings to a targeted student and higher education community.

The Honours

• Share the call for nominations, which open on 12 December 2023, using relevant networks such as your alumni associations, India/South Asia Teams, staff, current students, and influencers. Marketing assets and a content plan with sample messaging can be downloaded here. 
• Verification of the shortlisted finalists as being confirmed alumni/students of your university for the relevant programme of study as submitted by the applicants during the nomination process, within the programme timescales. This will be shared with you by NISAU.
• Nominating a senior individual from your university to join the Gala Ceremony on 28 February 2024 in London.
• Your university may wish to submit nominations for any of your deserving alumni/students/student society as you deem suitable.

There is no cost for participation.

Nominations will open worldwide on 12 December 2023 for Indian alumni and current students to put their names forward or nominate a friend or family member. The process of selection will be publicised through various media, including involving engagement in both countries at senior levels. We expect this to be of major interest to students and families considering studying in the U.K., as well as Indian alumni and the media. The results of the nomination process will be declared by NISAU at a gala ceremony in London on 28 February 2024 which is expected to be attended by important stakeholders including ministers, vice-chancellors, business leaders and celebrities among others. There will also be a celebratory reception at the UK Parliament on 27 February 2024 where finalists will interact with parliamentarians and special guests.

The day-long India UK Education Conference will take place in London on 28 February 2024.

The celebration of these Achievers and their work will culminate into a sector-wide activity to engage prospective students with HEIs, inspiring and encouraging them to choose the UK as their destination of choice. 

India UK Education Conference

Submit expressions of interest to become a speaker

The conference will bring together approximately 250-350 participants including policymakers; VCs/Pro VCs/; Heads of International/India/South Asia Recruitment; Heads of Partnerships/TNE; Heads of sector bodies – together with international Indian students and alumni, influencers, and the media.

NISAU’s aim is to provide participants with valuable knowledge, actionable insights and a platform for meaningful networking. By being involved as a speaker, you can help shape the international education industry landscape by sharing your experience, insights, best practices, and innovative ideas. We are looking for unique perspectives on what works well, what hasn’t worked so well and innovative solutions to address existing or emerging concerns.

If you would like to share your unique insights, please complete this form.

Timeline

Action required

1. To confirm your participation as well as to indicate interest in potential sponsorship and receive a copy of the sponsorship pack, please complete this form.
2.       To express your interest in speaking at the conference, please complete this form.

For any queries, please email info@achieversshowcase.com. Early responses will be most appreciated.