UK events in February
Find out what’s happening around the UK this month.
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.
My UK university hacks: A Chevening Scholar’s guide to cracking the student life code
Current Chevening Scholar and Social Media Ambassador (SMA) Itumeleng Sebeho shares his top UK university hacks as a master's student at the University of Warwick.
Embarking on a Chevening Fellowship in the UK as a woman and mother
Fernala Sejmen-Banjac is a Chevening Fellow on the Western Balkans Cyber Security Fellowship. She shares her experience juggling family and work commitments during the programme and encourages women to apply for the opportunity.
Chevening recognises new partners
Over the past 12 months, we’re delighted to have welcomed several new Chevening partners, who have helped us to increase our impact and change more lives.
A perfect winter weekend in the UK
When they’re not busy studying, our Chevening Scholars can often be found exploring the UK! Social Media Ambassador (SMA) Esty Nadya recently unlocked the wonders of Scotland on a wintry weekend to Edinburgh and the Isle of Skye.
Looking back on a magical festive season in the UK
From trying new foods to embracing new traditions, current Chevening Scholar and Social Media Ambassador (SMA) María José Ruiz Rodríguez shares what it was like to celebrate the festive season in the UK.
A Chevening Scholar’s guide to staying healthy over winter
Current Chevening Scholar and Social Media Ambassador Mikheil Goguadze shares his top tips for staying physically and mentally healthy over the colder months.
40 years on: ‘My story as one of the first Chevening Scholars’
From teaching himself English as a child to revolutionizing freeze-drying food technology in China, Qinfang Lu takes us on a trip down memory lane, revealing what it was like to be awarded one of the very first Chevening Scholarships in 1985.
12 ways to make the most of the festive period as a Chevening Scholar in the UK
From mastering the art of ice skating to cooking a traditional roast dinner, our special 40th anniversary-themed bucket list will help you make the most of winter in the UK.
Winter wellbeing and Christmas support for scholars and international students
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 challenging.
