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Marko talks through how to succeed in your Chevening interview. Boost your confidence and increase your chances of success with his first-hand experience and advice.

In Sri Lanka, fewer than 1% of filmmakers behind the camera are women. This reality means many perspectives remain unseen, but Chevening alumna Lanka Bandaranayake is rewriting that script.

Chevening alumna Samirah Bello has raised millions of dollars to advance women’s inclusion and support smallholder famers across three Africa countries. We find out more about her impact and career after Chevening.

Whether you're stepping into your first leadership role or navigating a complex work environment, emotional intelligence is a game-changer. It helps you build stronger relationships, manage stress, and communicate more effectively. As a Chevening alumnus, you’ve already proven your ability to succeed in challenging environments—now it's time to take your emotional intelligence to the next level. 

Embrace the chance to build connections and say 'yes' to new adventures! Sandrah shares her experience and tips for making friends during your Chevening scholarship.

Chevening scholar Jaqueline García Cordero shares her advice for making your Chevening goals a reality.

For many mid-career professionals, the idea of switching careers can feel daunting. But for Chevening alumni—driven, globally minded, and ambitious—career pivoting is an opportunity for reinvention and growth. Whether you’re seeking greater impact, better work-life balance, or a fresh challenge, transitioning into a new role or industry is entirely achievable with the right strategy.

In today’s global work environment, working effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds is essential. Here are some practical tips that can help you collaborate more successfully with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

For millions of people in low-income countries, access to quality healthcare remains a challenge. Dr. Samson Oboche Agbo, a Chevening alumnus and public health expert, is working to change that.

Have you ever wondered how professionals combat online threats like hacking and cybercrime? The Chevening Western Balkans Cyber Security Fellowship gives fellows the expertise to make the internet a safer place for everyone.