Marking a decade of celebrating the success and impact of UK alumni in Greece, British Council Greece is honoured to host the Study UK Alumni Awards in partnership with the British Embassy Athens, and with the support of the British Hellenic Chamber of Commerce and UK Alumni Associations in Greece.
When outstanding individuals receive a world-class education in the UK, the effects can last a lifetime! The Alumni Awards shine a light on the impact that alumni of UK higher education institutions are making in their chosen field and how this was sparked by their studies in the UK.
Meet the finalists
We are delighted to announce this year’s finalists:
Culture, Creativity and Sport Award
| Dr Amalia Arseni | Birkbeck, University of London and London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) |
| Dr Anastasia-Stavroula Valtadorou | The University of Edinburgh |
| Dr Sophia Xenophontos | University of Oxford |
Business and Innovation Award
| Dr Panagiotis Barkas | University of Cambridge |
| Thrasyvoulos Kipourgos | Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine |
| Dr Alexandros Stamatiadis | The University of Sheffield |
Science and Sustainability Award
| Marios Dafnomilis | Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine |
| Christos Isaias | Royal Holloway, University of London |
| Dr Dimitrios Magouliotis | University College London |
Social Action Award
| Melina Sofia Armaganidou | City, St George’s, University of London |
| Eleftherios Baltzidis | University of Kent |
| Dr Antonios Christou | University of Birmingham |
Find out more about the Study UK Alumni Awards 2026 finalists and judging panel in the ‘Downloads’ section below.
The winners will be announced at the Alumni Awards ceremony taking place in Athens on Wednesday 4 February 2026.
Award winners have the opportunity to raise their international profile, expand their professional networks and enhance their careers.
The British Council will offer a prize of up to £1,500 to the winner of each of the main categories in Greece for a professional development opportunity of their choice.
Other ways to connect with international UK alumni
It doesn’t end with the Study UK Alumni Awards. Make sure you register to join Alumni UK, the British Council’s global networking and professional development platform for UK alumni around the world. Sign up today!