Cyprus is honoured to be hosting the Study UK Alumni Awards in partnership with the British High Commission Nicosia.
When outstanding individuals receive a world-class education in the UK, the effects can last a lifetime! The Alumni Awards shine a light on the impact that alumni of UK higher education institutions are making in their chosen field and how this was sparked by their studies in the UK.
Meet the finalists
We are delighted to announce this year’s finalists:
Culture and Creativity Award
| Denise Araouzou | University of Glasgow |
| Dr Efi Ioannidou | The University of Sheffield and The Open University |
| Dr Phivi Antoniou | University of Cambridge |
Business and Innovation Award
| Georgios Poullaides | Imperial College London |
| Dr Marianna Prokopi-Demetriades | King’s College London, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and University of Kent |
| Nicolas Pastellopoulos | University of Dundee |
Science and Sustainability Award
| Dr Doğuş Hürdoğanoğlu | University of Dundee and University of Glasgow |
| Dr Kemal Haşim | University of Warwick |
| Nefeli Tsiouti | Middlesex University and Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance |
Social Action Award
| Irene Andreou | Northumbria University, Newcastle and University of Strathclyde |
| Selin Örek | University of York and University of Bath |
| Stephanie Nicolas | University of Bedfordshire |
Find out more about the Study UK Alumni Awards 2026 finalists and judging panel in the ‘Downloads’ section below.
The winners will be announced at the Alumni Awards ceremony taking place in Nicosia on Wednesday 4 March 2026.
Award winners have the opportunity to raise their international profile, expand their professional networks and enhance their careers.
The British Council will offer a prize of up to €1,000 to the winner of each of the main categories in Cyprus for a professional development opportunity of their choice.
Other ways to connect with international UK alumni
It doesn’t end with the Study UK Alumni Awards. Make sure you register to join Alumni UK, the British Council’s global networking and professional development platform for UK alumni around the world. Sign up today!