Around 700 people in a theatre, but not for a show or concert, rather to celebrate the completion of a High-level training course.

On the day of Saturday 28 March 2026, at the Apollo Theatre in Lecce, 100 students received their diplomas upon the completion of a course under the banner of IUL – Telematic University of Studies, which in Puglia has its Operational headquarters at International House Oxford Lecce.

A morning full of emotions, which saw the project coordinator for IUL on stage Simona D’Amanzo, also the director of IH Oxford Lecce Emanuele Sponsiello

“International House Oxford Group – explained director Sponsiello – opened its doors to IUL University with great pleasure and today looks with satisfaction at those who achieve an important goal in their education.". For over 40 years, Oxford has been a place where the future is built., the social and moral consciousness of new generations is formed; a place in continuous transformation which, while remaining in continuity with the strategic lines pursued in the past, intends to embrace future challenges”. 

“It was a high-quality educational experience, and I was able to look through the work of many graduating students, finding skills and merits that are already widely applicable in the global job market. Great insights of innovation and expertise that struck me. I tell you today – addressing the audience – continue on this path: the world is asking for you Not one, but many skills e coltivate le vostre Skills because I am the gateway to a successful future!”

“It was a great team effort between tutors, teachers and students – Simona D’Amanzo concluded – we are very satisfied with the results achieved!’