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Chevening Conference 2026

3 Lesney Avenue, The Broadcast Centre, Here East, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, E20 3BS

£Free

Get ready for Chevening Conference 2026, this year hosted by the Loughborough University at their London campus.

Chevening Conference is the opportunity for scholars to come together to network, present their own research and hear from guest speakers. It’s our flagship academic event and this year is hosted Loughborough University at their London campus.

What’s on this year

For Chevening Conference this year, we’ll be exploring the theme ‘Chevening Futures: Intellectual Leadership for Global Good’.

Chevening scholars across the UK will share how they can drive positive impact and inspire change at global, national and local levels. It promises to be a day full of networking, knowledge-sharing, and exchanging of ideas!

What’s the programme?

The day will feature scholar presentations, insights from global change makers and academic partners. Check out the programme outline, the full programme was provided in the April Scholargram.

Time

Activity
10:00 – 10:45 Registration, refreshments and networking
10:45 – 10:50

Opening remarks 

Nicolette Stoddart, Deputy Director Scholarships and Soft Power, Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office
10:50 – 11:00 Opening remarks
Professor Nick Jennings, Vice-Chancellor and President, Loughborough University
11:00 – 11:30 Keynote speech 
Professor Richard Giulianotti, Co-lead, UNESCO Chair in Sport, Physical Activity and Education for Development, introduced by Dr Holly Collison-Randall, Interim Institute Director for Sport Business, Loughborough University London.
11:35 – 13:10 Chevening scholar presentations (part one)
13:10 – 14:25 Lunch 
14:25 – 15:55 Chevening scholar presentations (part two)
15:55 – 16:00 Transfer to the main lecture theatre for closing speeches
16:00 – 16:10 Closing speech Professor Aidan McGarry, Dean, Loughborough University London
LDN.0.01: Main Lecture Theatre (ground Floor)
16:10 – 16:15 Closing remarksAndrew Chadwick, Director, Chevening Scholarships
LDN.0.01: Main Lecture Theatre (Ground Floor)
16:15 – 17:30 Drinks receptionGround Floor Open Space
17:30 End of Programme

 

Things to note:

  • Event schedule and timings might shift slightly in light of activities on the day.
  • A photographer will be present at the event. Photos taken will be used in Chevening marketing materials. If you do not want your photograph taken please inform the photographer at the event.
  • Only scholars with tickets will be allowed entry.