Lingnan University Registry wins recognition at First Ecctis Awards

Lingnan University's Registry has distinguished itself as runner-up among admissions teams worldwide with its comprehensive outreach and admissions strategies, winning second place for the Best Overseas Admissions Team (Overall) at the inaugural Ecctis Awards 2024, which celebrates best practices in admissions both in the UK and internationally.

The Ecctis Awards Ceremony was held in the evening of the first day of the UKENIC24 conference on 26 November 2024. On behalf of the UK Government, Ecctis manages UK ENIC (previously known as UK NARIC), the UK National Information Centre for the recognition and evaluation of international qualifications and skills.

“We are deeply honoured to have achieved second place in the Best Overseas Admissions Team (Overall) at the inaugural Ecctis Awards 2024,” said Ms Margaret Cheung, Registrar of Lingnan University. “Last year, we won the Student Recruitment Campaign of the Year at the 2023 Times Higher Education Asia Awards. This year’s international accolade reflects our team’s continuous effort and innovative strategies in both local and non-local student admissions. Lingnan University is committed to being a quality education institution that welcomes students from around the world, and this award is a testament to our success in achieving that goal.”

Mr Philip Cernik, Head of Business Development at Ecctis, said “The Best Overseas Admissions Team (Overall) was the most competitive category in the Ecctis Awards 2024. The judges were impressed with Lingnan University’s submission because of its commitment to the community, focus on diversity and inclusivity, and its human-centred experience backed up by strong digital processes.”

This international recognition both underscores the continued overall effectiveness of Lingnan’s admissions strategies and reinforces Lingnan’s reputation as a leading global higher education institution. As Lingnan strives to be a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era with impactful research and innovations, the Registry will continue to leverage talent and technology to admit diverse, high-calibre applicants.