Indian singer Arijit Singh was honoured as Youth Icon by NISAU, an early milestone blending culture with student engagement, live at his first ever UK concert at the O2.
BollySpice | 2014
Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has been bestowed with an Honorary Fellowship by an Indian students body in the United Kingdom (UK) for his contributions to world peace and culture.
Business Standard | Jun 2016
At its 5th anniversary, NISAU entered a landmark partnership with the UK’s National Union of Students.
Asian Voice | Nov 2017
NISAU warned thousands of Indian students may have been wrongly deported under the UK’s “deport first, appeal later” policy. NISAU has been supporting Indian students through the ‘Bogus College’ scandal.
The Hindu | May 2018
Sanam Arora and Vignesh Karthik explain how recruiting more Indian students post-Brexit could benefit both the UK and India.
Times Higher Education | 2019 (context)
NISAU launches the next edition of its Fair Visa Fair Chance campaign pressing for fairness in the new post-study work visa rollout.
India Today | Sep 2019
NISAU set up helplines, housing, and food support for stranded Indian students - supporting hundreds of thousands, true to its “home away from home” ethos.
EdexLive | Apr 2020
NISAU warned thousands of Indian students may have been wrongly deported under the UK’s “deport first, appeal later” policy. NISAU has been supporting Indian students through the ‘Bogus College’ scandal.
The Guardian | May 2020
NISAU collaborated with the Indian government on emergency repatriation flights during COVID-19. The Indian High Commission and NISAU continued their long-standing collaboration for the welfare of Indians in the UK.
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PIE News | 2020
NISAU launched a flagship new #AskNISAU campaign warning against fraudulent agents and offering transparent advice; this has revolutionised the provision of peer-to-peer, authentic insights benefitting thousands of students.
New Indian Express | Aug 2020
NISAU signs MOU in Parliament to promote a progressive, inclusive, sustainable economy.
EdexLive | Aug 2020
A heavily cited op-ed in the prestigious The Hindu saw NISAU’s advocacy for stronger welfare measures for Indian students overseas.
The Hindu | May 2022
NISAU won two global awards (Student Support & Outstanding Contribution for its Chair Sanam Arora), the first Indian and the first student group to do so. NISAU was also highly commended as Association of the Year, beating global education sector and government stalwarts.
PIE News | Sep 2022
India’s Youngest Member of Parliament becomes part of India’s #75at75, winning the coveted Outstanding Achiever Honour for Government and Politics at the inaugural India UK Achievers Honours.
NDTV | Jan 2023
NISAU celebrated 75 outstanding Indian alumni of UK institutions as part of India@75.
The Quint | Jan 2023
The Achievers Honours spotlighted Indian UK-educated leaders across sectors.
PIE News | Jan 2023
Southampton hosted celebrations of NISAU’s Achievers Honours for UK-educated Indian talent.
University of Southampton | Feb 2023
Imperial profiled its alumni among NISAU’s 75 Achievers shaping the global future.
Imperial College London | Jan 2023
NISAU honoured Dr Manmohan Singh for his contributions to India-UK ties and education.
NDTV | Dec 2023
NISAU rallied to protect the Graduate Route visa amid immigration reform debates.
Times of India | Feb 2024
NISAU petitioned Rishi Sunak to safeguard the Graduate Route as vital to UK competitiveness.
NDTV | Feb 2024
Sonu Nigam was awarded NISAU’s Honorary Fellowship for his cultural impact.
The Telegraph India | Feb 2024
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Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar and chef Asma Khan were celebrated among India-UK alumni achievers.
Economic Times | Feb 2024
Six leading Indian lawyers were recognised by NISAU for excellence and global contribution.
LiveLaw | Feb 2024
NISAU and University Living partnered to tackle housing challenges for Indian students.
Shiksha | 2024
Sir Steve Smith underlined India as a priority for UK higher ed, with NISAU central to bilateral engagement.
The Indian Express | 2023/24
NISAU called on the UK to retain graduate visas, vital for keeping Britain attractive to talent.
The Guardian | May 2024
NISAU collaborated with British Council to inspire and guide Indian aspirants with transparent pathways.
Shiksha | 2024
Wonkhe profiled NISAU’s grassroots role in shaping the student experience and higher ed policy.
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Wonkhe | 2025
NISAU launched “Fair Visa, Fair Chance” demanding transparency in student visas and agent practices
OneIndia | 2025
Bihar-born Nitish Mishra was honoured by NISAU in London for entrepreneurship and diaspora leadership.
India TV News | Feb 2025
NISAU welcomed the UK Government's decision to retain the Graduate Route amid immigration reforms, while urging collaborative implementation, stronger university careers support, and tighter regulation of education agents to protect Indian students.
Economic Times | May 2025
UK Immigration Rules: NISAU wants collaborated implementation of graduate visa, better career support services, tightening of education agents.
Careers360 | May 2025
In this widely circulated and discussed piece, our Chair Sanam Arora outlines NISAU's response to the UK Government's Immigration White Paper.
HEPI | May 2025
In this role, the NISAU UK founder has become the youngest independent governor on the London Metropolitan University board and one of the few young civil society leaders from the Indian diaspora to hold such a position within UK higher education governance bodies.
PIE News | 2024/25
Sanam Arora speaks to NDTV on the new Labour government's priorities and its possible stance on the graduate-route visa scheme.
NDTV | 2024
NISAU and University Living have expanded housing support partnership to tackle issues impacting students' living experiences.
NDTV | 2024
Leading UK universities were convened by NISAU and the British Council at SRM University in AP, strengthening bilateral ties and student pathways.
Hans India | 2025
NISAU hosted "Welcome to LDN", a welcome event for almost a thousand newly arrived international students at the International Students House in London, offering community, guidance, and reassurance amid Britain's increasingly complex visa and employment landscape.
NDTV | Oct 2025
The Tamil Nadu government partnered with NISAU UK to host the inaugural India Global Education Summit in Chennai, bringing together ministers, university leaders, and global policymakers to shape the next decade of international education.
The Hindu Business Line | Jan 2026
CM M.K. Stalin laid the foundation stone for Tamil Nadu's 870-acre Knowledge City in Tiruvallur, with MoUs signed with eight international universities - all catalysed alongside NISAU's India Global Education Summit 2026.
The Hindu | Jan 2026
Conversations at the India Global Education Summit in Chennai highlighted India and several Asian nations as rapidly growing destinations for international students, signalling a major shift in global education mobility trends.
The New Indian Express | Jan 2026
Universities from the US, Europe, and Australia are set to establish research centres in Tamil Nadu's Knowledge City - a development driven by the India Global Education Summit co-organised by NISAU UK.
Times of India | Jan 2026
NISAU co-organised the India Global Education Summit with the Government of Tamil Nadu, bringing together delegates from 20+ countries in Chennai to forge international education and talent partnerships.
MSN | Feb 2026
Forty-two UK-educated Indians were celebrated at NISAU's India-UK Achievers ceremony in London, with seven named Outstanding Achievers across politics, medicine, business, and culture.
The PIE News | Mar 2026
Jabalpur-born poet and broadcaster Aditya Tiwari was named an Outstanding Achiever in Media and Journalism at NISAU's India-UK Achievers Honours 2026, held at the House of Lords, recognising his work amplifying underrepresented voices globally.
The Wire | Mar 2026
