Ten universities from the United Kingdom have connected with Indian students in New Delhi through a special pre-departure event ahead of the September 2025 intake.
The half-day gathering, hosted by the British Council and OneStep Global, focused on linking UK education to long-term career and life outcomes for Indian students.
Titled ‘Great Aspirations, Great Careers, Great Britain,’ the event welcomed over 140 attendees, including students, university officials, and industry leaders.
It featured panel discussions, expert insights, and interactive sessions on making the most of academic life in the UK.
The participating universities included the University of Reading, University of Sussex, Lancaster University, University of Bradford, Nottingham Trent University, Kingston University, University of Westminster, and University of Worcester.
STUDENTS HEAR FROM INDUSTRY AND ACADEMIC VOICES
The event provided students with a deeper understanding of academic programmes, course preferences, and the real-world impact of a UK degree.
It also featured practical advice from a distinguished panel of speakers representing organisations like Hindustan Unilever Foundation, Standard Chartered Bank, Student Circus, Pearson, and The World Bank.
Michael Houlgate, Deputy Director of British Council India, delivered the opening address, saying, “Choosing the UK is about more than just getting a world-class education, it’s about joining a global community and becoming part of the living bridge that brings the UK and India closer together.”
He encouraged students to “be open-minded, embrace the new, and enjoy every part of the journey both in and beyond the classroom.”
FOCUS ON CAREERS AND LONG-TERM VALUE
Aritra Ghosal, Founder and Director of OneStep Global, said, “Students today are making choices based on long-term value, careers, networks, and life outcomes. This event was about helping them connect the dots between education and employability.”
The event underlined the importance of building professional networks, staying connected with alumni groups, and viewing university life as a launchpad for future opportunities.
As more Indian students choose the UK for higher education, such events aim to ensure they begin their journey informed, inspired and well-prepared.
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