The Chevening community extends to all corners of the globe. Here is the latest news on what is going on in the Chevening network, and blogs from members of our community.
The value and power of female leaders was on show in London, as 60 Chevening Scholars gathered for the ‘Women in Leadership’ workshop. Held for the first time, the event was facilitated by Voice At The Table, an organisation with plenty of experience in helping organisations with gender balance and diversity of thought. Scholars heard from a […]
To mark 400 years since the death of William Shakespeare, a group of Chevening Scholars headed to his birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon. The group made their way to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre to see ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’, as well as have a go at playing the some of his most famous characters. Merybell Reynoso, a scholar and social media […]
Tobias Ellwood, Minister for Pakistan, welcomed all Pakistani Chevening Scholars and Fellows to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office at a reception that served to emphasise the importance of the relationship between the UK and Pakistan. Mr Ellwood’s speech focused on the deep ties that are shared between the UK and Pakistan, citing that the UK […]
World Wildlife Day (WWD) commemorates the 1973 signing of the United Nations Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). This year’s theme, ‘The Future of Wildlife is in Our Hands’, is a prime opportunity for us to reflect on our role in protecting at-risk species. This theme reinforces that […]
The second of this month’s ‘In the spotlight’ series has been written by Jim Dale, another of our programme officers. He’s an Essex lad through and through, and understandably, gets quite excited about his home county. Here are Jim’s tips for Colchester. When I tell people that I am an Essex boy, the image that […]
This month, we’re bringing you two editions of our ‘In the spotlight’ series. We start way up north, in the Yorkshire city of Sheffield. Programme Officer Robyn Parker has written this one, and she’s quite the expert on the city after she spent seven years there while she studied at undergrad, postgrad, and doctorate level. […]
Another month means we’ve got another lot of events for you to try out across the UK. The weather should start to warm up a little soon (although we can’t guarantee that), so we’ve even included an outdoor event this month to get you out and about. Shakespeare Son et Lumière City of London, 4-5 March 2016 Guildhall […]
As a Palestinian Master’s student and a Chevening Scholar, taking part in the Education World Forum (EWF) was eye opening. The 2016 Forum offered three days of insight and inspiration from leading education pioneers, policy makers, experts, and students. Being part of the EWF has given me a first-hand chance to understand global perspectives on […]
16 and 17 February saw the unfolding of the Remote Healthcare Middle East conference in Abu Dhabi where Jordanian Chevening Scholar Dr. Mohammad Al Safadi was part of the advisory panel. Mohammad is the former Chief Medical Officer of Qatar Red Crescent Turkey mission and the consultant at QRC Relief and International Development Department and was one of the six speakers […]
A Chevening Scholar has proven his leadership potential, by winning an entrepreneurial competition in London. Jairon Francisco, who hails from the Dominican Republic, is currently studying at the Kingston University and opted to enter their annual ‘Bright Ideas’ competition. Applicants are required to put forward innovative, exciting and inspiring ideas which they think can make […]
