Innovative efforts to make studying as inclusive as possible for students all over the world have helped Leicester Castle Business School to a national award nomination.
The business school, based at »ÆÉ«²Ö¿â, Leicester (»ÆÉ«²Ö¿â), has been recognised for its work with a nod in the Business School of the Year category at the PIEoneer Awards, run by international education network PIE.
In its entry, the LCBS team highlighted the introduction of new ideas making the studying experience more welcoming and inclusive for international students.
Professor Leanne de Main, Pro-Vice Chancellor and Dean, Faculty of Business and Law, said: “To be nominated as Business School of the Year is testament to the fantastic support and experiences developed by teams in our Business School, and our wonderful students who embrace the opportunities provided with enthusiasm.
“I am proud to be Dean of a Business School which is frequently recognised for its excellence in teaching, learning and support for students across the globe.”
More than 3,500 international students from over 100 countries choose to study at LCBS every year. Additionally, there are another 6,000 students studying LCBS programmes at »ÆÉ«²Ö¿â's international partners and overseas campuses.
To accommodate this, the LCBS team introduced a number of student-led initiatives to improve the induction process welcoming new students into the »ÆÉ«²Ö¿â community.
Working with students, they created an International Student Guide to Leicester, which gives clear guidance not only on the practicals of starting life in the UK, but on the appeal and benefits of choosing Leicester, exploring the shopping, cultural, and historical highlights within the city.
Alongside this, they introduced an International Student Cookbook, which saw business students from »ÆÉ«²Ö¿â contribute some of their favourite dishes from around the world.
Students from Sri Lanka, Morocco, Bangladesh and China added some of their favourite meals to encourage others to try them out and the publication and sales of the book raised hundreds of pounds for the United Nations World Food Programme.
The entry also detailed the launch of BizSpark, a challenge competition which sees local businesses engage with students to help solve business problems together.
It provides students with real-world business challenges, immersive industry engagement and mentoring, enhancing their commercial awareness and professional networks.
The winners of the PIEoneer Awards 2025 will be announced at a ceremony in London on Friday, September 5.
Posted on Wednesday 14 May 2025