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Read more about the research and findings of the eight initiatives funded by the 2022-24 #WeAreInternational Grants scheme, all of which were conducted with students at the heart of the project.
UKCISA Chief Executive Anne Marie Graham reflects on her nomination at the 2024 PIEoneer Awards for Outstanding contribution to the industry.