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.

Celebrating the Commonwealth with royalty: A lifetime experience

by Martin Asiedu-Dartey, Social Media Ambassador

‘We affirm our belief in the Commonwealth as a force for good in the world and pledge ourselves to its service, now and for the future.’ With those words all 53 nations of the Commonwealth and their allies reaffirmed their commitment to the values and fellowship of the Commonwealth family, ‘to celebrate the goodwill and […]

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UK events: April 2018

by Programme team – UK, Chevening Secretariat

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 […]

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Seven top tips for exploring Canterbury

by Sophie Willson, Programme Officer – UK

The three big C’s epitomise the beautiful historic city of Canterbury: Chaucer, Canterbury Cathedral and cosy pubs! Filled with medieval buildings and old cobbled streets this city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the UK’s most popular tourist destinations, situated in the garden of England, Kent. So immerse yourself in the culture […]

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Croeso I Gymru! (Welcome to Wales!)

by James Gatica Matheson, Social Media Ambassador

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 […]

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Greetings, golf, and gardening: My weekend in Warrington

by Andriambolantsoa Rasolohery, Chevening Scholar

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 […]

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Cheveners debate globalisation and technology at the University of Sussex

by Melissa Guadalupe, Social Media Ambassador

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 […]

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My Chevening month: Exploring Yorkshire in February

by Khaoula Ali, Social Media Ambassador

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 […]

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60 seconds with the International team

by Programme team – international, Chevening Secretariat

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 […]

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World Book Day: 5 Books That Have Inspired Janice

by Janice Sze Wan Poon, Artistic Director at Hong Kong Dramatists

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 […]

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