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As applications open for the Western Balkans Cyber Security Fellowship, we hear from two alumni about the future of the cyber security sector, and the pressing need to increase diversity within the field.

With dark, cold nights and rainy days, we know that winter in the UK can be a tough time of year. That's why we've compiled this quick list of things you can do to make sure you're taking care of yourself and staying as cheerful as possible during these tricky months.

As part of our Winter Wellbeing series, we’re showcasing some recommendations for making the most of Christmas in the UK. Here are some of the songs that make some of our scholars and staff feel the most festive – so put on your headphones and get your Christmas going!   Arafat Rahaman, Bangladesh O Holy […]

As Lebanon faces governance challenges, world leaders and Lebanese citizens alike are looking for positive solutions to empower change. We hear from Chevening partner organisation, Siren Associates, a Lebanese non-profit organisation finding innovative reform solutions.

Chevening Alumnus Christian Fru Ngang, a native of the northwest region of Cameroon, studied Engineering in Water Sanitation and Health Engineering at the University of Leeds in 2018 and worked with leading water and sanitation experts in the UK. Here he tells us how he’s bringing this knowledge back to Cameroon.

ARCA Fine Arts, a creative project developed with migrant Latin American women living in Porto Alegre, Brazil, arrives on digital platforms on the 18th of October. Composed of digital and printed photographs, the Casa Collection connects its viewers with its artists through a visual experience. Here we learn more about the inspirations behind the project and how it has influenced the experiences of the women it has helped so far.

Alumni in Turkey participated in a panel discussing global efforts to tackle climate change as part of a CAPF-funded event. We find out more.

We recently spoke to Chevening Alumnus Yarden Woolf, one of the leaders of the Chevening Israel Alumni Network (CIAN), to find out how the group relaunched in 2020 and soon became bigger than ever.

From producing news pieces to podcasting, ten Chevening Alumni have completed a three-month placement at various departments across the BBC World Service.

As part of our Winter Wellbeing series, we’re showcasing some recommendations for making the most of Christmas in the UK. Here are some scholar and staff suggestions for the best Christmas films to make the perfect cosy movie night in.      Love Actually (2003) Follows the lives of eight very different couples in dealing […]