Alumni spotlight: John Shen
John Shen is a Chevening Alumnus from the Class of 2017 and a prominent LGBT rights activist in China. Read all about his work and journey since he returned from his year of study in the UK.
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.
Chevening Scholar fights for better public health in Jamaica
Chevening Alumna, Sherika Whitelocke-Ballingsingh has recently been nominated as a Global Finalist for the British Council Alumni Awards. Her research into the safety and the impact of pollutants in Jamaica, as well as on informal battery smelting and its damaging effects on children is something we can all learn from.
What’s it like to be a woman in engineering?
Chevening Alumna Bettina Schreck is an engineer currently working in the Office of Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women at the UN Industrial Development Organization. Here she gives an account of what it’s like being a woman in the engineering sector.
Côte d’Ivoire scholar opens social library for young people with help from the University of Stirling
Chevening Scholar Marie-Anne Gisèle N'Guessan Epse Assanvo had a dream of setting up a social library in Côte d’Ivoire to develop reading skills in children and young adults from underprivileged backgrounds.
Chevening, CSC and Marshall Alumni collaborate to combat climate change with launch of new policy report
A new policy report brings together 36 innovative environmental ideas designed over the course of 24 hours by Chevening, CSC and Marshall Alumni from over 50 countries around the world.
How UK universities support students to live well during the British winter
UK universities are exceptional at providing support for international students spending the Winter holidays away from home for the first time.
The newsreader who sees with his fingers
Chevening Alumna Gloria Williston discovers how visually impaired journalist Paul Anomah-Kordieh is challenging people’s perceptions of disability.
Chevening Scholars broadcast to the world at the BBC
From producing news pieces to podcasting, ten Chevening Alumni have completed a three-month placement at various departments across the BBC World Service.
Increasing the use of local renewable energy in Sudan
This article is part of our 'Ideas to save the planet' series - a series of articles each focusing on a different innovative solution to help tackle climate change. We are grateful to our expert alumni for their insights, and hope to inspire further action through sharing their ideas.
Chevening climate hero… Solar Silas: sun power to the people
Meet Silas, a Chevening Alumnus from Zimbabwe. After beginning his career working in the fossil fuel industry at a coal-fired power plant, Silas had a bright idea and decided to change course.
