The British Council announced the recipients of the Study UK Alumni Awards 2019-20 in China at an awards ceremony in Beijing. In total, nine UK alumni in China were recognised for their outstanding achievements as business professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders, and for their important contribution to strengthening collaborative ties between the UK and China.
The prestigious international award celebrates UK higher education and the achievements of UK alumni all over the world. Now in its sixth year, the award received more than 1,200 applications from international UK alumni from over 100 countries, representing over 120 higher education institutions across the UK. Following in-depth interviews with a judging panel, recipients were selected for the three award categories: Professional Achievement, Entrepreneurial, and Social Impact.
The Professional Achievement Award, which recognises alumni who have distinguished themselves through exemplary leadership in their professional field, was presented to Dr Feng Gao. The Social Impact Award, which acknowledges alumni who have made an exceptional contribution to creating positive social change, was presented to Qing Gu,a graduate of the University of Oxford. The Entrepreneurial Award, which highlights alumni who have played a leading role in innovation or creative solutions, was presented to Yiping Xia, a graduate of the University of Essex.