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.

City in the spotlight: Newcastle

by James Farren, Programme Officer – UK

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 […]

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My Chevening month: October in London

by Melissa Guadalupe, Social Media Ambassador

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 […]

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Scholar in the spotlight – Persis Ramirez

by Programme team – UK, Chevening Secretariat

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 […]

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Spotlight on a Chevening Officer

by Programme team – international, Chevening Secretariat

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 […]

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Out at Post: Dominican Republic and Haiti

by Catriona MacArthur, Programme Officer – International

At the end of September, I had the opportunity to visit posts in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, on the island of Hispaniola. It was the first time I’d ever visited the Caribbean and whilst I was disappointed to discover that the embassies were not located on the beach, it was a brilliant learning experience […]

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Meet a POI: Sarah

by Programme team – international, Chevening Secretariat

Meet Programme Officer – International, Sarah. Half Japanese and half British, Sarah studied French and international relations, and also spent a year abroad on the beautiful island of Martinique.   Name: Sarah Bunting Countries: North, Central and South America (except Brazil), British Overseas Territories From: Kent, South East England Joined the team: October 2016 Previous Chevening experience: I joined Chevening as […]

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UK events: November 2017

by Programme team – UK, Chevening Secretariat

November in the UK begins with an abundance of Bonfire Night fireworks to warm us all up (Sunday, November 5 2017).  Wrap up warm, head to one of the many firework displays, and enjoy a show of spectacular colours. Christmas Markets will begin to open up in most cities throughout the UK (November to December) Check […]

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Friendly competition between Chevening Alumni and British Embassy Moscow

by Olga Diachenko, Chair, Chevening-Russia Alumni Association

Conferences, workshops, and even a football game—this is the current events schedule of the Chevening-Russia Alumni Association. After a period of slow activity, Russian Chevening Fellows have opened a new page in the Association’s history. Indeed a significant role, in that British Embassy Moscow has found an efficient balance of support, partnership, and freedom in their cooperation […]

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