‘It was their sacrifice that motivated me’
As the first woman in her family to go to university, Chevening Scholar Christine Coc is helping other Mayan girls follow her lead.
News and blogs
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.
Career success: What does it take?
Perseverance, empathy and self-reflection are all qualities that hold you in good stead for a long and happy career. Odonzaya Ayurzana, Principal Advisor HR at Rio Tinto Mongolia, shares why.
How to build meaningful professional relationships
That building and nurturing relationships is a vital skill for effective leadership is no secret. So how do you build meaningful relationships?
Chevening’s commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
In 2021, we are putting an increased focus on delivering against our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Making difficult career choices
Career paths are not always clear. It’s highly likely that there will be times in almost every professional journey where the next step is not obvious. How should we face these difficult decisions?
Why leadership is about building relationships
Developing networks and relationships with peers has always been an important part of successful leadership. Vice-Principal, External Relations at the University of Glasgow, explains why.
Embracing change
Just about the only thing you can guarantee in life is change. How can we learn to embrace it and become inspiring leaders?
Why effective leaders aren’t afraid to ask for help
Few things will help you progress your career as effectively as maintaining active and mutually supportive networks. When and why should we call on them for guidance and support?
UK events in January
Virtual events Tales Tattled & Told – 16 January Join Lichfield-based storyteller Maria Credali and the Tales Tattled & Told crew for an evening of storytelling, carried with music by the Oxfordshire duo Wednesday’s Wolves. Florence Nightingale Comes Home – 21 January The Royal College of Nursing Library and Archives presents a roundtable event discussing […]
Winter wellbeing and Christmas support for scholars and international students
December is upon us. Lights twinkle on decorated trees in homes around the UK as the evenings grow darker and colder. Christmas can be a joyful time of year, but for international students studying in a foreign country it can sometimes be more challenging. You might be separated from your friends and family due to distance or the restrictions of the pandemic.
