Chevening’s list of UK events for December 2021
Find out just a few of the many things happening around the UK in December.
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 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.
Getting climate change on the political agenda
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.
The power of taking the long term view on climate change
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.
Carbon emissions: What’s the real solution?
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.
How to keep yourself busy and entertained during quarantine
If you're arriving in the UK from a country on the UK government's "red" or "amber" list, you will need to quarantine upon arrival for 10 days. Chevening programme officers have come up with some ideas to help you pass the time effectively and enjoyably, keeping boredom levels to a minimum!
What is university quarantine like for international students coming to the UK?
I arrived the University of Warwick Lakeside accommodation on 2 October 2020, ready to begin studying for a master’s degree in International Development Law and Human Rights.
What’s hotel quarantine like for international students coming to the UK?
International students arriving in the UK from "red-list" countries currently need to quarantine for 10 days in a managed quarantine hotel. What's it like? How can you prepare yourself? Chevening Fellow Eduardo tells us about his experience about arriving from Brazil.
Five ways scholars have been taking a break from their dissertation
With postgraduate students finishing their exams, and lockdown restrictions coming to an end, scholars have been keen to get out and explore the United Kingdom!
UK events in July 2021
What's happening in the UK this month, both online and in-person?
