The Study UK Alumni Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of alumni and showcase the impact and value of a UK higher education. Award winners and finalists are leaders in their field who have used their experience of studying at a UK university to make a positive contribution to their communities, professions and countries. The nine finalists were selected from more than 1,300 applicants from around the world, for their outstanding achievements as business professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders, and for their important contribution to strengthening collaborative ties between the UK and India.
Dr Abhijit Singh, who studied an MBA in maritime management at University of Greenwich between 2008-2010, is an accomplished maritime professional and passionate educator with multifaceted work experience in shipping, onshore and at sea. As the Executive Director of Indian Ports Association, he is considered an expert of maritime related matters.
Dr Singh was presented with his award, virtually, on Friday the 26th March and a congratulatory message from Vice-Chancellor Professor Jane Harrington was played.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Jane Harrington said:
“Congratulations to Dr. Abhijit Singh for winning the Professional Achievement Award at the study UK Alumni Awards in India from the University of Greenwich. Dr. Abhijit Singh graduated from the University of Greenwich in 2010 with an MBA in maritime management and we're extremely proud to be celebrating this outstanding achievement. This award tells me the value of studying at a UK university where you have the positive impact that we can now see in communities and industries in all countries. We are absolutely delighted that you've won this award. Congratulations Dr Abhijit Singh.
Barbara Wickham OBE, Director India, British Council, said:
“The remarkable individuals selected as finalists for the Study UK Alumni Awards in 2021 have all taken their UK education as a starting point to excel in their chosen careers and shape the world around them. This year’s finalists are testimony not only to the diversity of UK alumni and their endeavours, but also to the transformative impact of a UK education.”
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