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Our top tips on how to enjoy some of the most iconic spots and landmarks that make up the oldest university town in the English-speaking work: Oxford.

With Roman roots and a Viking past, York is a must-see city during your Chevening year. Find out what York has to offer below.

Culture, food and the beautiful outdoors - find out how to make the most of Scotland's hilly and historic capital on your Chevening year!

Use your Chevening year to discover the capital of Wales, a city that fuses the modern with tradition. Find out what Cardiff has to offer below.

On the 25 January every year, Burns Night is celebrated in Scotland. But what is Burns Night, and where does the celebration come from? We invited one of our resident Scots to explain to us. Who is Robert Burns? Robert Burns was a famous 18th century Scottish poet and lyricist and is considered by many […]

Read our top tips and tricks for making your money go further whilst living in the UK as a Chevening Scholar.

The British royal family is one of the country’s most important institutions. As the nation welcomes the new King, why not do a tour of iconic royal landmarks located around the UK? We have our top picks for you to kick off the ‘all things royal’ journey.

UK Events for October 2022 Belfast International Arts Festival – Belfast, 05 October – 06 November, 2022 From October 5 to November 6, over 320 imaginative, inspiring and intriguing events spanning the artistic disciplines of music, theatre, dance, film, visual arts and discussion will be hosted throughout the city of Belfast for all to engage with and […]

Over the summer period, Cheveners have participated in a range of daytrips, events and activities as part of the Chevening Summer Connect Programme 2022. Below are some of July's highlights, documented by some of our Chevening Social Media Ambassadors.

The way most UK universities grade essays and exams can be confusing – let’s break it down.