PIEoneer Award Nomination

The ‘Study Group’ International Study Centre is based at our Queen’s Campus site in Stockton, and we are proud to announce that the ‘Study Group’ have been nominated in this year’s PIEoneer awards, in the category, ‘Student Support’. The PIEoneer awards, which recognise high achievements across the Global Education Industry, are highly prestigious and the nomination recognising the partnership work with Durham University to integrate the international students in a range of enrichment opportunities. The successful Durham University collaboration with the Study Centre has led to students taking part in sport at all levels, including representing Team Durham, the introduction of college sport teams for the first time this year and a full social sports timetable at Queen’s Campus.

“I enjoy playing badminton on Queen’s Campus because I can play with a lot of people in the ISC! Thanks to the Durham sports team for providing us with a wonderful place to do a lot of exercise!” Lin (September 2022 student)

Students have also had the opportunity to take part in volunteering projects, music productions and events, notably a very successful Global week. The Student Enrichment Directorate have been pivotable in collaboration work and enabling the partnership to run smoothly and providing an overall experience for the International Students. 

‘The Student Enrichment Programme at Durham University International Study Centre, delivered in partnership with Durham University, demonstrates how pathway provision and universities can effectively co-create student experiences that support international students to succeed in global education, while enjoying a strong sense of belonging in their new communities’ – Study Group UK.