From conflict to conservation: A Chevening alumnus’ journey
Discover how Chevener Verónica Robledo Vallejo became a beacon of conservation amidst conflict.
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 alumnus wins internationally recognised journalism award for climate reporting
Chevening alumnus Kourosh Ziabari is an important voice in the fight against climate change. We find out more.
Chevening Alumnus Ali Esmaiel wins award
Years of conflict have left their mark on Syria's historic cities, some of the oldest in the world. We hear about the achievements of Chevening Alumnus Ali Esmaiel in restoring and protecting the remarkable world heritage sites in Syria.
Alumni spotlight: Wadi Ben-Hirki
Wadi Ben-Hirki is a Chevening Alumna from the Class of 2021 and works across Nigeria to impact the lives of the marginalized and disadvantaged through humanitarianism and advocacy. Discover more about her work here.
Where could a Chevening Fellowship take you?
2019 Chevening Alumna Mirza Nikšić gained a promotion shortly studying in the UK with the Chevening Western Balkans Fellowship. We find out how he leveraged his new knowledge and networks to achieve his career goals.
Chevening Alumni work to eliminate domestic violence in Bhutan
Gender based violence has never before been explored like this in Bhutan. We speak with Chevening Alumnus Yangchen Dolkar Dorji to find out more.
Chevening Alumna leads the way tackling gender-based violence
Chevening Alumna Khongorzul Amarsanaa (Zola) has dedicated her life to eliminating violence against women and children in Mongolia. We speak with her about her achievements to date.
Chevening Scholar works to eliminate lead paint and its harmful effects
Nasser Hassane, Class of 2020, has gone from his Chevening Scholarship to LEEP, an NGO working to eliminate lead paint across the globe, and now to the FCDO in Niger. Discover his work and journey.
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.
Chevening Alumni India fight for gender equality
Chevening Alumni India (CAI) have been running a series of events focused on tackling sexism. We caught up with Deepti Ameta, a member of CAI, to find out more.
