In November 2023, Lancaster University was recognised by Lockin as a winner of the 2023 China Career Development Award for the top 50 professional collaboration support global universities at the Global Career Development Conference (GUCDC) in Beijing and Chengdu.

Presented by Lockin and GUCDC, this award has been selected by their 150,000+ employers among 1,600+ global university partners in recognition of Lancaster University’s outstanding work and achievements during the 2022 academic year. The proactive involvement and efforts through recruitment activities to collaborate with Chinese enterprises and practical assistance in aiding students’ job searches have notably enhanced and impacted their employment prospects during a time of global economic uncertainty.

It is an honour to be recognised for these efforts in collaborating with our Chinese partners and supporting our international students at Lancaster University. Noeleen Hammond Jones, Deputy Head of Work Related Learning for the Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) Careers team, said, “Thank you so much, Lockin, for the award and the recognition for all the work we have done in the global community in the last year. We are excited to receive this award and look forward to working with you in the coming year.”

The Top 50 Professional Collaboration Support Global University Award was presented to select universities who actively participate in various recruitment activities, actively seek cooperation with Chinese enterprises, practically help students to find jobs, and effectively improve employment rates. As a result of the efforts of the Careers Service, students continue to be active with job opportunities in China.