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.

Pakistani scholars attend Foreign & Commonwealth Office reception

Last week, almost 50 Pakistani Chevening and Commonwealth Scholars were welcomed to the Foreign & Commonwealth Office for an evening reception hosted by Mr Tobias Ellwood, Minister for the Middle East at the Foreign Office. H.E. Syed Ibne Abbas High Commissioner also attended the event on Mr Ellwood’s invitation. Mr Ellwood opened the reception with […]

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Chevening Alumnus facilitates HRH Princess Anne’s visit to the Philippines

HRH Princess Anne, the Princess Royal has just finished a three day visit in the Philippines, which included meetings with the president, vice president and other prominent dignitaries. Chevening Alumnus Ira Paulo Pozon successfully facilitated the arrangements for Princess Anne’s courtesy call and reception with the Vice President Jejomar Binay. Currently working as legal counsel […]

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Chevening Alumni recognised in Education UK Alumni Awards

Chevening Alumni Ren Wenxia (2008/2009, bottom row, centre) and Zhang Yonhong (2007/2008, middle row, second from left) were among the nine finalists for China at the inaugural Education UK Alumni Awards. Ren Wenxia was selected as a finalist for the Professional Achievement Award. This award is aimed at professionals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in […]

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Scholars given insight into how the UK is keeping the London 2012 Olympics alive

30 scholars attended the first Chevening Topical Talk of 2015 in which Andrew Honeyman, Head of Olympic and Paralympic Legacy Unit at the Department of Culture, Media and Sport, demonstrated how the London 2012 Olympic Games were delivering on the legacy pledges that formed a crucial part of the winning bid. Mr Honeyman announced an […]

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Chevening Alumnus wins RBS wildlife and conservation award

Chevening Alumnus Sujoy Baneerje from India recently won one of the ‘Earth Heroes’ awards offered by the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS). The winners were chosen by an independent jury for their exemplary work on the ground in the field of wildlife and conservation. Awarded in the ‘Green Warrior’ category, Sujoy worked hard to preserve […]

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Visually impaired Chevening Alumnus runs the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon

Despite his visual impairment, Chevening Alumnus Norali Ali Yusop (2012/2013) from Brunei ran 10K in the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon last week to inspire students and special needs centres. Norali has been overcoming disability challenges since the age of 17 when he lost his sight to severe meningitis. Currently working as education officer at the […]

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