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Commonwealth Scholars gather for the PhD Conference 2026 focused on research impact

Ed Clarkson — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:50:40 +0000

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, interactive sessions, and collaborative workshops designed to bridge the gap between theory and real-world application. With a focus on practical […]

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The Alastair Niven Memorial Seminar celebrates a lifetime of Commonwealth service

Ed Clarkson — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:01:43 +0000

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 celebrated Alastair’s remarkable journey from his days as a Commonwealth Scholar at the University of Ghana […]

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Commonwealth Day 2026 marks a global call to unlock shared opportunities

Ed Clarkson — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:49:58 +0000

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, including Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla, the UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, and […]

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The Duke of Edinburgh celebrates innovation at the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship in Ghana

Ed Clarkson — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:10:54 +0000

On Monday 24 November, His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh joined Fellows at the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship bootcamp in Ghana to find out about their innovative startups. The Duke met the 23 Commonwealth Startup Fellows at the British High Commission in Ghana, where Fellows have been participating in training sessions and workshops to identify […]

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Commonwealth Startup Fellowship welcomes its next wave of innovators

Ed Clarkson — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:32:18 +0000

This week, we welcomed 23 new Commonwealth Startup Fellows as they begin a dynamic six-month fellowship to elevate their entrepreneurial leadership and scale their businesses globally. Through a bespoke programme of workshops, coaching, masterclasses, and mentorship, the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship will empower the Fellows to refine their business strategies, increase their reach, and grow their operational activities. […]

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Connecting with Commonwealth Alumni across West Africa

Ed Clarkson — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:22:04 +0000

This month, our Senior Alumni Relations Manager, Kirsty Scott, is visiting partners and Commonwealth Alumni in Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Togo. The visit aims to celebrate alumni achievements, explore their impact on sustainable development, and strengthen collaboration across the region. During the trip, Kirsty will meet with alumni associations to learn about their growth initiatives […]

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Capstone Week showcases Commonwealth Startup Fellowship’s impact in driving entrepreneurial growth

Ed Clarkson — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 09:27:14 +0000

The week beginning 8 September saw the exciting conclusion of the inaugural Commonwealth Startup Fellowship with Capstone Week in London – a dynamic programme of events designed to celebrate Fellows’ achievements and foster deep engagement with entrepreneurship across the Commonwealth. A week of high-impact engagement Over the five days, Capstone Week featured a rich mix […]

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Time Limited Programme 2026 and 2027: Master’s Awards for Small Island Developing States

Ed Clarkson — Wed, 14 May 2025 08:08:45 +0000

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Connecting with Commonwealth Alumni and partners in the Caribbean

Ed Clarkson — Sun, 04 May 2025 08:32:10 +0000

This month, our Alumni Relations Manager Kirsty Scott will be visiting Commonwealth Alumni in the Caribbean to find out about their work and how it supports sustainable development in the region. During the visit, Kirsty will be meeting with alumni associations, which offer alumni an important forum for professional networking and community engagement, to support […]

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��Ĺ�� Commissioner joins first cohort of Commonwealth Startup Fellows

Ed Clarkson — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:40:04 +0000

Last month ��Ĺ�� Commissioner Professor Kevin Ibeh attended a launch event for Commonwealth Startup Fellows in Ghana where he met the new Fellows and held dialogues with partner organisations in the country. Launching the CSF programme Following a weekend of travel drama – power cut-related flight disruptions at Heathrow – I joined partners from Imperial […]

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