NISAU and the University of East London (UEL) delivered dedicated pre-departure events in Hyderabad and Ahmedabad, supporting hundreds of students and their families ahead of their transition to the UK. The events combined practical guidance on visas, finances, accommodation, connectivity, careers and wellbeing, with opportunities to meet UEL alumni, connect with fellow students and access personalised support from UEL and NISAU teams.
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The Achievers: India Global Education Dialogues (IGED) 2026 connected 1,500+ students across five cities - Kolkata, Pune, Chennai, Bangalore and Coimbatore - with leading global universities, education experts and industry leaders.Delivered in partnership with the UK Government, the tour brought together 15+ global universities and higher education institutions, giving students access to trusted guidance, international education opportunities and practical career and employability insights.
For the first time ever outside India, baat | In Conversation with Javed Akhtar, Farhan Akhtar & Zoya Akhtar brought two generations of one of Indian cinema's most influential creative families together in London. Hosted by us in collaboration with the SOAS South Asia Institute, the evening explored storytelling, creativity, artistic legacy and featured an engaging audience Q&A.
NISAU and the Gandhi Centre for Inclusive Innovation at Imperial College London hosted an inspiring conversation with Saurabh Dwivedi, Editor of The Indian Express Hindi. Speaking on journalism, AI, India’s future and the power of books, he also shared his vision of building 100 libraries across rural India to expand access to knowledge and opportunity.
In May 2026, the National Indian Men's Football team played in London for the first time in 24 years, at an international tournament called the Unity Cup. NISAU was proud to be the official Indian Youth Partner, supporting our blue tigers, running exclusive giveaways and mobilizing the Indian Youth Community in the UK - from the streets to the stands.
At a moment when the India–UK corridor is becoming one of the most consequential relationships in the world, NISAU was proud to partner with Cambridge India Business Society and bring to you the Cambridge India Business Dialogue, a convening of leaders driving the next era of ideas, investment, technology, influence and global collaboration.
Celebrating community in true desi style, Pyaar & Baraat united London's Indian students and young professionals for a one-of-a-kind rooftop celebration at the Courthouse Hotel, Shoreditch - complete with live dhol, Bollywood bangers, sunset cocktails, and unforgettable shaadi vibes.
NISAU hosted an exclusive gathering in central London featuring Acharya Prashant in conversation with Lord Raval of Hertsmere OBE and Sanam Arora. Bringing together student leaders, founders, and changemakers, the discussion explored AI, consciousness, identity, leadership, and the choices shaping the future, followed by an engaging audience Q&A and networking reception.
Co-organised by King's E-Lab and Global Education Lab, the Zero-To-One Weekend brought together aspiring founders, engineers, researchers and innovators for an immersive 48-hour experience - transforming bold digital health ideas into credible, investable ventures, with a landmark fireside chat featuring Nobel Laureate Katalin Karikó.
As NISAU entered its 15th year, the Friends of NISAU & India Global Education Reception brought together leaders from education, policy, diaspora networks, entrepreneurship and public life at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, London - celebrating shared progress and the expanding global chapter of the India–UK story.
NISAU's exclusive pre-departure session on 16 May 2026 brought together Indian students ahead of the September 2026 UK intake for honest, unbiased guidance on accommodation, visas, scholarships, careers, and life in the UK - live, free, and straight from those who've been there.
Dr Palanivel Thiaga Rajan - Finance Minister of Tamil Nadu, former Wall Street banker and fourth-generation public servant - took centre stage at the London School of Economics on 17 July 2026 as part of NISAU's Baat series, for an unmissable conversation on power, discipline and the cost of honest governance.
The grand finale of Acharya Prashant's landmark UK tour came to King's College London Bush House on 29 June 2026 - an intimate evening with the world's most followed philosopher, bringing together students, alumni and seekers for a deeply resonant conversation on purpose, identity and modern life that left every attendee with something to carry forward.
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