Celebrating the Achievements of UK Alumni: The Study UK Alumni Awards
Key Highlights :
For almost a decade, the Study UK Alumni Awards have honored alumni of UK higher education institutions. Curated by the British Council and UK Universities to honor alumni who have used their UK education, knowledge, skills and experience to make positive contributions to their communities, professions, and countries, this year's awards have been celebrated at a prestigious award ceremony, hosted by Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Neil Crompton.
The awards recognize alumni who have distinguished themselves through their career and achievements in four categories: Science and Sustainability, Culture and Creativity, Social Action, and Business and Innovation. Finalists and winners in Saudi Arabia were selected from an incredibly impressive pool of applicants and were celebrated at the award ceremony.
The Science and Sustainability Award honors alumni who have made significant contributions to their profession and community in areas such as climate action, clean energy, medicine, sustainable cities and communities, engineering, industry and construction. The Culture and Creativity Award celebrates alumni who have excelled in the arts and culture, demonstrating artistic ingenuity, influence, and creativity. The Social Action Award honors alumni who have made exceptional contributions and demonstrated commitment to creating positive social change, and improving the lives of others. Finally, the Business and Innovation Award recognizes alumni who are active in initiating and contributing to entrepreneurship, innovating and creating new ideas, solutions, or business opportunities that have the potential for growth, and which deliver impact.
This year’s finalists and winners in Saudi Arabia are leaders in their respective fields, who have used their UK education to bring about positive change to their professions, communities and industries. They are entrepreneurs, scientists, professionals, and social change makers who have made a significant impact through their work.
Dr. Hani AlHadrami, who won the Science and Sustainability Award, has achieved impressive success in the field of molecular diagnostics and medical biotechnology. He attributes some of his success to his education in the UK, which exposed him to a diverse group of individuals and allowed him to learn from different perspectives and to challenge his own ideas. He encourages students who are planning to study in the UK to make the most of the opportunities available to them and to engage with the local community and to seek out experiences that are outside of their comfort zone.
Dr. Abdullah Alotaibi, who won the Business and Innovation Award, shared his experience studying in the UK and how it has influenced his career. He noted that studying in the UK improved his critical thinking skills and gave him the opportunity to come up with creative and innovative solutions. He also highlighted the importance of the relationship between the Saudi Cultural Bureau and UK universities, in providing support for Saudi students.
Dr. Muhammad Alzaidi, who won the Culture and Creativity Award, has been able to share his passion for linguistics with people around the world through his YouTube channel, Linguistics Café. In a recent interview, he passionately described his experience studying in the UK as “transformative”, stating that it helped him to develop his critical thinking and research skills. Through his YouTube channel, Dr. Alzaidi is helping young Saudis to develop their language skills and to learn about linguistics.
By showcasing the achievements of UK Alumni and their contributions, the Study UK Alumni Awards raise the profile of the alumni, their UK universities, and the advantages of a UK education. We would like to congratulate and highlight the winners of the 2022 – 2023 awards and recognize their incredible talent, hard work and dedication.
