We are pleased to announce that applications for the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø’s Alumni Community Engagement Fund (ACEF) are now open. ACEF is an annual fund which supports Commonwealth Alumni in raising awareness of key development issues at the community level. The fund enables Alumni to...
Strengthening the Commonwealth through Scholarships and Fellowships The ÌÇÐĹÙÍø has published a policy briefing examining the role of Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships as a key mechanism through which the United Kingdom supports the Commonwealth. Delivered by the...
In May, Commonwealth PhD Scholars joined a three-day residential conference aimed at tackling pressing global development challenges while strengthening the practical impact of academic research. The PhD Conference 2026 featured a programme of keynote talks,...
Improving Access to Higher Education for Underrepresented Groups The ÌÇÐĹÙÍø has published a policy briefing paper which examines its commitment to improving access to higher education for underrepresented groups across the Commonwealth, aligned with its equity,...
Leaders in education, policymakers, and Commonwealth Scholars and Alumni gathered in Westminster last week for the Alastair Niven Memorial Seminar, a special event honouring the life, work, and enduring legacy of Dr Alastair Niven LVO OBE (1944-2025). The seminar...
The Contribution of Commonwealth Scholarships to UK Soft Power The ÌÇÐĹÙÍø has published a policy briefing paper which examines how Commonwealth Scholarships contribute to the United Kingdom’s soft power, a key priority of UK government policy. It argues...
Unlocking Graduate Potential: Commonwealth Alumni and Entrepreneurship The ÌÇÐĹÙÍø has published a policy briefing paper which examines how entrepreneurial Commonwealth Alumni contribute towards job creation in low and middle income countries. In these countries, the...
Driving UK-Global Partnerships through Commonwealth Scholarships The ÌÇÐĹÙÍø has published a policy briefing paper which examines the important role that Commonwealth Alumni play in enabling forms of international cooperation that deliver value for both the UK and partner...
On Monday 9 March, Commonwealth Scholars joined the multi-faith service of celebration and unity at Westminster Abbey in London to mark Commonwealth Day 2026. This flagship ceremony, organised by the Royal Commonwealth Society, welcomed more than 1,800 guests,...
Universal Health Coverage: The Contribution of Commonwealth Scholars The ÌÇÐĹÙÍø has published a policy briefing paper which examines how Commonwealth Alumni contribute to progress towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC), a central component of both Sustainable...