GUA Alumni Network
Over the years, GUA’s diverse network of alumni have gone on to do incredible things in their respective fields in every corner of the world.
Welcome to the Global Undergraduate Awards Alumni Network – a growing global community of outstanding students and graduates who have been recognised for their exceptional academic work.
Whether you were Highly Commended, a Regional Winner or a Global Winner, you’re part of a unique network of thinkers, innovators and future leaders. Our alumni span every discipline and corner of the world, and we’re proud to celebrate your continued success beyond the awards.
The Awards Are Just the Beginning
Being recognised by The Global Undergraduate Awards is not the end of your journey – it’s the start of something bigger. As a GUA alum, you gain access to a lifelong community that supports your academic, professional and personal growth.
Alumni can look forward to exclusive opportunities such as:
- Global Alumni Chapter Events in key cities around the world
- Virtual Seminars & Workshops led by alumni and invited experts
- Peer Support & Mentorship within and across disciplines
- Collaborative Projects & Networking Opportunities with fellow awardees
And much more as we continue to grow our global reach
Submitting your work to the Awards doesn’t just open the door to recognition – it connects you to a vibrant international network of like-minded individuals who are making a difference in their fields and communities.
Stay Connected
Join our official LinkedIn Alumni Group – a dedicated space to connect with fellow awardees, share opportunities, collaborate on ideas and stay updated with Global Undergraduate Awards news and events.
Share your Story
We love hearing from our alumni and following your journey since receiving your award.
Whether you’ve pursued further study, launched a project, started a new career path or made an impact in your community – we’d love to feature your story.
Get in touch with us to share your journey and inspire the next generation of Global Undergraduate Awardees.
It was an amazing few days getting to know other winners from a range of different categories and countries. The opportunity to present my research and speak with so many brilliant minds is incomparable. I can’t wait to see what everyone achieves in the future.
The prize, the medal is a great bonus to have but I think more important are the connections that we have made, and the ideas that we have shared. It's an unbelievable experience.
It’s nice to have a platform where undergraduate work is recognised as being as revolutionary and groundbreaking as the stuff that’s produced at postgraduate level.
The research that we conduct is most often impacted by our intimate personal identities and so when you’re sharing your research you are sharing a part of yourself, your life, your identity, and your community with each other.
If you know an undergraduate anywhere doing great work please have them submit their work.This opportunity should not go to waste, there is too much brilliance demanding to be shared
It’s phenomenal to be recognised for the
amount of work you put into your undergraduate research. Even if you think you are not worthy, you are, and you already did the hard part. Submit your work today
It’s really amazing. It’s a spectacular experience to be able to listen to such great people present what they’re passionate about and how they’ve dedicated their careers to making a change in the world. It really makes me feel like I have to live up to the standard, go out there and make a difference
Surreal, really exciting, surrounded by really enthusiastic people like me, hearing what everyone has to say from all over the globe and recognising top achieving thought
It’s a rare opportunity, to have a space to offer thoughts on making a global difference at undergraduate level, and get a sense of that higher thought and your part within it
When I received my postgraduate offer from the University of Oxford, I couldn't help thinking about my experience winning an award from the Global Undergraduate Awards. I believe that winning that award is the best thing that ever happened to me... it brought me into the academic world. It helped me build the confidence I needed to move forward in academia and gave me courage to explore the unknown possibilities in life
Seeing everyone's ideas was amazing, and not just hearing their ideas but getting to know the people. It almost felt like something magical because we were far away in Dublin and we all came together. I don't get to go away much, so going to Dublin felt like a dream. I kept thinking I'd wake up, and none of it would be real
Over the four-day Summit I had some of the most interesting conversations ever with some of the greatest human beings I have ever met. The diversity of the people in attendance was astounding as well as their ideas, perspectives and views of the world
I felt empowered, motivated and encouraged to never limit myself to the level of success I can achieve. It was also really nice to be applauded for all the hard work during my undergraduate studies
The whole conference was amazing. I think my highlight might be the interdisciplinary collaboration. I got to talk to people from so many backgrounds, cultures and disciplines that it was really eye-opening and gave me a lot of ideas
Thanks to the GUA, my college has awarded me a bursary towards my postgraduate studies and a job. This has given me confidence in my abilities and has inspired me to strive for greatness in all areas of my life
I am a believer that the heart of innovation lies on the borders where diverse fields intersect. The Undergraduate Awards were the literal embodiment of this. When 150 attendees in 25 different disciplines come together, bringing with them an open mind to learn from others, you have the perfect recipe for great ideas and thought-provoking conversations!
The great strength of this event is the people, the dozens of students who come from all over the world and from all disciplinary horizons. It was incredible, a unique opportunity. I come back a person changed, both personally and in my academic and professional perspectives
Never did I think that I'd ever step into Ireland until the GUA Global Summit, first time in Europe and I will never forget it! Being able to present my paper on Religious Studies on the same platform as other Arts and Science students truly exemplifies the dedication by GUA to the pursuit of truth from different perspectives
I have no words to express my feelings about how much this award means to me. The Undergraduate Awards has inspired, energised and motivated me to go further in achieving excellence
At the Summit, I got some extremely valuable advice. The conversation I had has shaped my entire PhD proposal. I met inspiring individuals who generously offered to help with future work applications too. It was truly an awesome experience
Rarely do I have the opportunity to interact with and be inspired by global scholars outside of my STEM bubble. The moment I arrived I felt an instant connection with the other attendees because of our similar yet so beautifully diverse passions for academic work. Truly a life-changing experience
The GUA Global Summit was an amazing experience marked by a rich exchange of ideas among undergraduates from all over the world. It is unlike any other awards programme in existence. Ensuring top-performing students are recognised at an undergraduate level will help to foster the next generation of world-leading academics
I left the GUA Global Summit with the overwhelming feeling that the world needs more of what I experienced: From the lecturers to the simple act of meeting so many people from all over the globe, the UA Summit impressed on me, more than anything, the need for cooperation and empathy between nations, between disciplines, and between people worldwide
Even though the UA Global Summit was only four days, my life has been forever changed. My eyes have been opened to new possibilities and exciting new ideas. I have a newfound appreciation for international cross-disciplinary collaboration and I feel inspired and motivated to make local and global changes to our world
My personal experience as a GUA Global Winner was one of huge positivity, inclusivity and fun! I can very sincerely say that being involved with GUA was one of my best life experiences - and all because I clicked a button and submitted my paper
Be Inspired
Explore our Alumni Spotlights – a series of features showcasing the journeys, projects and insights of past awardees.
From groundbreaking research and career breakthroughs to creative ventures and advocacy work, these stories demonstrate the remarkable range of impact our alumni are making.
