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.

Superstars and wonders beyond space

by Programme team – UK, Chevening Secretariat

Almost 35 Chevening Scholars from various universities in the United Kingdom took off to the University of Leicester and the National Space Centre on 8 December to attend the Chevening event ‘Out of this World: To Leicester and Beyond’. This event aimed to showcase the great work spearheaded by the University of Leicester in advancing […]

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Invitation to tender – online application system

Please note, the deadline for submitting tender documents has now passed. The Chevening Secretariat requires a single contractor to design, build, implement, and maintain an online application system for Chevening Scholarships and Fellowships. Chevening is HM Government’s largest scholarship scheme, and its prestige means that it generates a high level of interest each year from […]

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Best of British Presents: Scotland

by Chris Charamba, Social Media Ambassador

When I first thought of Scotland, images of kilts and bagpipes, whisky and haggis were quick to leap to mind. There was also that scene from Braveheart where William Wallace – played by Mel Gibson – with a sky blue painted face gives the ‘freedom’ speech before the Battle of Stirling. Dr Alan Convery, who […]

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Taking forward the women’s economic empowerment agenda at Wilton Park

by Yasmine Fofana, Social Media Ambassador

#EngageandChange From November 29 to December 1, Wilton Park held its fourth meeting on promoting women’s economic empowerment. An executive agency of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Wilton Park has been established since 1946 and convenes around 65 high level international policy events a year. Wilton Park hosted the conference at Wiston House, its home […]

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Spotlight on Bournemouth

by Jenny Johnson, Programme Officer – UK

It’s a town with a population of 185,000, it was once home to famous writers including JRR Tolkien, and it’s officially one of the sunniest places in the UK. This month, the spotlight is on Bournemouth! Most people know Bournemouth for its spectacular coastline, situated just east of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. The […]

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UK events: January 2018

by Programme team – UK, Chevening Secretariat

North West Pelé: Art, Life, Football 8 May 2017 to 4 March 2018National Football Museum, Manchester The great Pelé is a player like no other. A global soccer superstar who helped define what it meant to be one of football’s elite. In his era, no player was as revered for his ability on the pitch […]

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Five Memorable Moments – Orientation 2017

by Adam Vidler, Communications Assistant

On Saturday, 21 October the class of 2017 were officially welcomed to the UK at our annual Chevening Orientation event. This was an opportunity for scholars to not only receive vital information about their time here and be inspired by our speakers but to network amongst their fellow peers and our university and Foreign and Commonwealth […]

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My journey to Antarctica: Part One

by Sandra Leticia Guzmán Luna, Chevening Alumna

Sandra Leticia Guzmán Luna first came to the UK on a Chevening Scholarship, where she did her master’s degree in environmental policy and regulation at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). She is now doing her PhD in politics and is preparing to undertake one of her biggest adventures yet—a journey to Antarctica. Here is her […]

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Alumni in Montenegro: Leaders in innovation and industry

In November, the United Kingdom Alumni Association of Montenegro (MAUK) held their second forum on the theme of ‘Innovation Reshaping Montenegro’, which was a continuation of the first Innovation Forum held in November 2016. ‘Digital innovation in public administration: Future of Montenegro’ was the topic of this year’s forum, aimed at all stakeholders involved in the […]

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