September newsletter
This month, the international education community came together at the prestigious Guildhall in London for the PIEoneer Awards 2024. The PIEoneer Awards, now in their eighth year, is a platform for recognising the incredible innovation and impact within the global education sector.
The historic Guildhall provided a stunning backdrop to an evening filled with stories of exceptional achievements and transformative contributions to international education. From digital innovation and sustainable initiatives to outstanding student services and global partnerships, this year's finalists represented the very best in our field.
Each of the 20 award categories highlighted the critical work being done across the globe to foster cross-border collaboration and improve access to quality education.
Some 23 winners and 28 highly commended finalists were recognised for their accomplishments last year. Meet all our winners.
The British Council's Jacqui Jenkins was recognised for her outstanding leadership and significant contribution to the international education sector. The Charlene Allen award for inspirational leadership was created to honour the memory and enduring legacy of Charlene Allen, a remarkable individual who had an incredible impact on many in the international education sector, and who tragically passed away this year. Read more.
Download The PIEoneer awards 2024 brochure and read about the inspiring finalists in each category. The 2024 PIEoneer Awards gathered entries from 34 countries, which demonstrates the global reach of the awards.
"Despite the policy challenges our sector has been facing over the past year, we have, once again, seen an extremely high level of innovation, creativity and talent showcased through this year's PIEoneers' entries," said Clare Gossage, COO and co-founder of The PIE.?
This year, we were delighted to improve our sustainability credentials by encouraging guests to consider making a greener choice for their outfit by wearing something pre-worn, and your looks on the #ThePIEgreencarpet did not disappoint!
Congratulations to all the nominees and winners for their outstanding contributions! Entries for 2025 will open in January 2025.
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EAIE 2024
The PIE team decided to #TravelWithCANIE and made their way to the South of France via train, alongside other delegates who’d pledged to reduce their carbon footprint and chose a sustainable mode of travel.
This year’s EAIE conference was the biggest ever, with over 7,000 colleagues gathering together to discuss the challenges and opportunities for the intled sector. These were the topics du jour on day one of the conference, with outgoing president Piet Van Hove paying tribute to the importance of making new connections at the event and taking these conversations forward to shape future decision-making.
Government representatives from around Europe also shared how internationalisation was influencing their countries during a panel discussion, giving examples of how international students are enriching their study destinations.
Day two of the conference was buzzing with intrigue over shock news from Canada that the country plans to further tighten its existing cap on student visas – to the dismay of colleagues from the Canadian pavilion. Read more here.?
Read our top stories from EAIE 2024 ???
Coming up soon – The PIE Live North America 2024
The PIE Live North America 2024
We'll be back in the vibrant city of Boston for The PIE Live North America 2024 on November 19-20.
The PIE Live North America will connect Canada and America's top #intled thought leaders, diverse institutions and organisations to learn from one another and share best practices. Connect with new partners, meet colleagues from around the world and hear directly from students.
We are excited to launch our new agenda this month with learning opportunities and solutions-focused workshops, town halls and roundtable discussions - including sessions on crisis management and managing staff burnout in recruitment and admissions.
Full agenda here. Join the conversation and book your ticket today.
Watch & Listen ??
The PIE News met Loughborough University's 2024/25 new international students fresh off the plane at London's Heathrow Airport, finding out why they chose to study in the UK, what they hope to gain from their degree and their first perceptions of the UK.