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.
Two months already in the UK. Wow! November for me started with three days in the Welsh countryside with my classmates. The purpose of the trip – organised by my programme – was to discuss our dissertation topics and come out with a solid idea to work on over the year ahead. Beyond the academic […]
#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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The winter holidays are nearly upon us and with a short break from your studies it’s a great opportunity to think about how you can help others in the community and contribute some of your time and skills to a good cause. Volunteering is not only a great way to help others during the festive […]
Lumiere is the UK’s largest light festival that takes place in Durham and is held over four days in mid-November. Of course, one cannot talk about Lumiere without talking about the University of Durham, to which the event is partnered with. Durham University was founded in 1832 and is the 78th best university in the […]
The Shell Centenary Scholarship Fund recently celebrated 20 years of supporting organisations to increase their impact on education services. To mark the occasion, 12 Chevening Scholars and recent alumni were invited to attend an event hosted at Shell’s head office in London. Chevening has been one of Shell’s longest standing partners for 18 years, and […]
