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.
The winter holidays are nearly upon us and with a short break from your studies it’s a great opportunity to think about how you can help others in the community and contribute some of your time and skills to a good cause. Volunteering is not only a great way to help others during the festive […]
Lumiere is the UK’s largest light festival that takes place in Durham and is held over four days in mid-November. Of course, one cannot talk about Lumiere without talking about the University of Durham, to which the event is partnered with. Durham University was founded in 1832 and is the 78th best university in the […]
Hosted by the University of Manchester, the first Chevening Explores series, which talked about ‘Hacking: the Future of Warfare?’ was held on Monday, 13 November 2017. Around 50 Chevening Scholars from various universities attended this session and were invited to delve into the phenomenon of cyber security and its relations to law. The first lecture […]
Two new staff recently joined our alumni team at the Secretariat, expanding the team to three to reflect a growing network of former scholars and fellows. Tell us a bit about what the alumni team does. The alumni team features Aba Quartey (Alumni Relations Manager), Jo Lloyd (Alumni Officer), and Billie Downer (Alumni Assistant). We […]
South East and London Winter Wonderland 17 November to 1 January 2018Hyde Park, London Get into the Christmas spirit as Winter Wonderland returns to London’s Hyde Park for the 11th year. This free-to-enter family event includes a host of festive fun and activities, including ice skating, big top shows, an observation wheel and a huge Christmas market. Find out more here Hogwarts […]
We get quite excited about Christmas here in the UK and we have some great tips for you to help you enjoy the Christmas festivities! Why not sample some mulled wine or make some mince pies for your friends with our recipe? Christmas markets Christmas markets are very popular in the UK as they make a […]
Experience the life of a Geordie by visiting the wonderful city of Newcastle. I highly recommend visiting this spectacular jewel in the north-east of England with its view of the river, the spectacular bridges, and the beautiful old town. Here are my top tips for your Geordie adventure… The Quayside There’s a great market every […]
The first full month of #MyCheveningJourney in London was one for the books! It’s been such a pleasure to start classes surrounded by the beautiful autumn colors and seasonal events in this vibrant city. Thanks to my Chevening Scholarship, I’m studying the MA Education, Gender and International Development at UCL’s Institute of Education, which has […]
Persis won over her Chevening Scholarship interview panel when she spoke passionately about her concern for water-related issues — and her priority of getting clean water to all parts of the Dominican population. Read about why she chose to study an MSc in Water, Sanitation and Health Engineering at the University of Leeds and how she […]
With over 160 countries and territories taking part in Chevening, there are many Chevening officers and other staff at post working hard on promotion, scholar recruitment, and alumni engagement. This month, we meet Miriam Stern who works as a Chevening officer at the British embassy in Santo Domingo. What and where did you study in […]
