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.

Burns Night dinner and Cèilidh: a night of ‘firsts’

by Patricia Miranda, Social Media Ambassador

On Thursday, 26 January, Chevening Scholars flocked to the historic Queen Margaret Union building in the University of Glasgow to celebrate the life and poetry of the Scottish poet Robert Burns. Burns Night or, as the Scots call it, Rabbie Burns Nicht, has always been a festive occasion. This event usually involves a formal toast […]

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Innovation Workshop: Alumni inspire scholars with start-ups

by Nurbanu Asena, Social Media Ambassador

Last Friday, Chevening Scholars met at Liverpool University for the Innovation Workshop hosted by Mexican Chevening Alumni Laura Vanessa Munoz (2006), Guilherme Silva (Brazil, 2001), and Manoj Krishnapillai (India, 2009). It was the only alumni event of the year and I was lucky to be able to hear what they went on to do after […]

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Ignorance is optional – Why LGBT History Month matters

by Katlego Kai Kolanyane-Kesupile, Chevening Scholar

Chevening interviewed current scholar Katlego Kai Kolanyane-Kesupile from Botswana about LGBT History Month and what it means to her. Katlego is currently pursuing a Masters in Human Rights, Culture and Social Justice at Goldsmiths, University of London and provides a valuable insight into LGBT, and particularly trans, visibility and rights, her own story, and the events on offer […]

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Ancient Britain and the Celts

by Jim Dale, Programme Officer – UK

This blog post is the first part of a series that aims to give you a brief snapshot of different periods of British history, from the earliest period of human presence to the present day.  We hope that the series gives you a small insight into the history of the country as well as some ideas […]

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Palestinian alumni inspire through ‘Chevening Inspirations’

Who is more inspirational than the young leaders who achieved excellence through Chevening?  With this in mind, the British Consulate General in Jerusalem organised a series of TED Talk-style events to inspire others and bring in the motivational spirit. The Chevening programme in the Occupied Palestinian Territories has more than 250 alumni, who have become distinguished leaders and […]

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Chevening Meals: Mexican-style beef fajitas

by Programme team – UK, Chevening Secretariat

Chevening Scholars come from 140 countries, bringing local dishes with them to the UK from around the world. We invited our current Cheveners to send in their favourite recipes from their home country. We put our Chevening chef’s hat on and cooked five of our favourites! Join Chevening on our food journey around the world, […]

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Chevening Meals: Beans and vegetable stew

by Programme team – UK, Chevening Secretariat

Chevening Scholars come from 140 countries, bringing local dishes with them to the UK from around the world. We invited our current Cheveners to send in their favourite recipes from their home country. We put our Chevening chef’s hat on and cooked five of our favourites! Join Chevening on our food journey around the world, […]

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Chevening Meals: Kerang saos Padang (clams in Padang sauce)

by Programme team – UK, Chevening Secretariat

Chevening Scholars come from 140 countries, bringing local dishes with them to the UK from around the world. We invited our current Cheveners to send in their favourite recipes from their home country. We put our Chevening chef’s hat on and cooked five of our favourites! Join Chevening on our food journey around the world, […]

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Chevening Meals: Momo must-tang

by Programme team – UK, Chevening Secretariat

Chevening Scholars come from 140 countries, bringing local dishes with them to the UK from around the world. We invited our current Cheveners to send in their favourite recipes from their home country. We put our Chevening chef’s hat on and cooked five of our favourites! Join Chevening on our food journey around the world, […]

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Chevening Meals: Gammon choilla

by Programme team – UK, Chevening Secretariat

Chevening Scholars come from 140 countries, bringing local dishes with them to the UK from around the world. We invited our current Cheveners to send in their favourite recipes from their home country. We put our Chevening chef’s hat on and cooked five of our favourites! Join Chevening on our food journey around the world, […]

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