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.

Next generation of entrepreneurs practice their skills

A group of budding entrepreneurs were treated to a full day workshop, hosted by the University of Liverpool. Around 60 scholars came together to learn from entrepreneurial experts from universities and businesses across the UK. Chaired by Professor Oswald Jones from the University of Liverpool, the other speakers included Dr Martha Mador from Kingston University,the Campaign […]

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The FCO invites proposals for monitoring and evaluation project

The UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office invites proposals from evaluation experts for the delivery of a short term monitoring and evaluation project for the Chevening Awards scheme. Chevening aims to bring future leaders to the UK in order to develop a positive disposition towards the UK and to align them with UK interests and values. […]

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A royal day out for Chevening

A group of Chevening Scholars stepped back in time as they visited the historic Hampton Court Palace, home to King Henry VIII. Scholars were treated to a guided tour of the palace from a ‘Georgian lady’, and experienced a traditional English cream tea.  Rommell Hall, a Chevening Social Media Ambassador, went along to see the palace […]

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Kishva elected as Chairperson of the Commonwealth Youth Council

Chevening Scholar, Kishva Ambigapathy, has been selected as chairperson of the Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC), an association of young people from 53 countries that act as the official representative voice of 1.2 billion young people in the Commonwealth. Kishva, who is from Malaysia and studies MSc Global Politics at Durham University, was installed as chair at […]

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