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.
On Tuesday, 13 March, ‘The Best of British Presents’ series made its third stop in… Cardiff, Wales – for a day trip exploring Welsh culture, politics, and history in Europe’s youngest capital city. Cheveners at Cardiff University’s Hadyn Ellis building Dozens of Cheveners from all across the UK were welcomed by Cardiff University’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor […]
North West The Grand National 14 AprilAintree racecourse, Liverpool One of the UK’s most famous and iconic sporting events, the Grand National is a horse race which has been creating buzz and excitement annually since 1839. This event is hugely popular and draws a crowd of over 150,000 people each year at the track, and […]
I got to know the existence of the HostUK scheme through our Chevening contact. During an orientation event, some HostUK flyers were distributed. I got excited about the fact that I could experience the British way of life, by living their life for a few days. I sent in my application for a Host visit […]
You know what a great way to spend a cold day is? Participating in an intense and passionate debate between Chevening Scholars! The first #CheveningDebate of this year asked the question: ‘Are technology and globalisation destined to drive up inequality?’ To start us off, the debate chair and guest speaker, Dr Alberto Marzucchi from the […]
It’s February! Days are getting longer and the sun spends more time with us. It’s also my fifth month here in the UK and my spotlight month (it’s scary how time passes really quickly). It has been an enormous month with an intense amount of activities, networking, attending conferences, and above all of that keeping […]
No matter what your field of study is or what the industry you previously work in was, chances are you have heard about the term ‘big data’. Big data has infiltrated many industries and every aspect of our life too. It is not just about tech companies using user’s data to gain profit, but it […]
We caught up with Programme Officers – International, Rebekah Palmer (left) and Amy Mitchell-Bell (right) to find out what they do, and what they’re currently working on at the Secretariat. Chevening: Tell us a bit about what the programme team – international does: RP and AMB: We provide support to British embassies and high commissions around the world in […]
My name is Janice Poon and I received a Chevening Award in 2013 to pursue my master’s degree in Writing for Stage and Broadcast Media at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama at the University of London. I am currently a lecturer in playwriting, as well as academic project coordinator at The Hong Kong Academy […]
I am Chimwemwe John Paul Manyozo from Malawi. In 2015, I received a Chevening Award to pursue a master’s in Development Studies at the University of Sussex. I am a change-maker; international development, media and communication specialist; and a blogger. I recently co-founded Maphunziro265, an initiative that provides scholarships, mentorship, and training to empower the youth in […]
I am Dr Abdul Rampurawala, a Chevener from 2001. The Chevening Award enabled me to pursue a master’s degree in aerospace engineering at the truly wonderful University of Glasgow. Growing up, my passions were books, aircrafts, and history. Here are the five books that had the biggest impact on my life. The Faraway Tree Series by […]
