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.
A quick online search for ‘the most British things’ brings up a vast array of Britishisms but the most common seem to be: saying sorry, queueing, (bad teeth), separate hot and cold water taps, roast dinners, and tea and crumpets with the Queen. Naturally, everyone in the UK has tea with the Queen at least […]
And thus ends an incredible year with some incredible people who I know will go on to further embody everything Chevening is about — friendships, leadership, and progress. But first, a blog to commemorate the class of 2017’s Chevening Farewell through the eyes, smiles, and dance moves of a five foot two communications assistant… me! Farewell […]
There are some things you automatically associate with the beach such as sand, sunshine, and swimming. Then, there is the UK – often overlooked when speaking about beaches despite being a set of islands with over 1500 beaches. In order to change this perception, and to pair perfectly with one of the best UK summers our scholars […]
As I complete the last stretch of this journey, of discovering the United Kingdom through its distinct culture and vantage points – from travelling to Inverness, Londonderry, and Cornwall – at some point, I found myself seated on a train from Wales to the north of England, trying to figure out if I am on […]
The Premier League 2018/2019 season kicks off this evening with Manchester United playing Leicester. It’s one of the most popular leagues in the world, and we asked Chevening Scholar and Manchester United fan Simon Wanyonyi, from Kenya, to give us his predictions for the year ahead… 1. Who will be the top four teams at […]
On Wednesday, 18 July, Cheveners from across the country wore their bests, rehearsed their manners and brought to life again memories from the TV series Downton Abbey at Highclere Castle. One of the final Scholar Events Competition events, this time organised by Ana Marasas from Argentina. Only ten minutes took us from Newbury in south […]
Apparate! Just like that, we’re teleported into the magical world of Harry Potter. Translated into 68 different languages and selling over 500 million books worldwide, it’s easy to see why so many people around the world are fascinated with the UK based on Harry Potter – including our scholars. So, from the world of one […]
London Notting Hill Carnival 26 to 28 August Join in the fun over the August bank holiday weekend as Europe’s biggest carnival takes place on the streets of Notting Hill, west London. Find out more Buckingham Palace July 30 to September 30 It’s that time of the year again when Buckingham Palace opens its doors […]
June made London wake up and smile. It painted a completely new picture of this already breathtaking city – one filled with sunshine, blooming nature, lunch breaks in the park, and summer festivals. I was determined to enjoy every second of it! But first, let’s… work on The Thesis! For Chevening Scholars, June also meant […]
In 2017 the Lake District became the first national park in the world to be given UNESCO World Heritage site status. Here are seven reasons for you to visit! 1) Search for Peter Rabbit Once home to Beatrix Potter, creator of Peter and his friends, you can visit the house and estates that inspired his […]
