On 3 November 2022, on behalf of the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø, the British Council in India and the Association of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows (ACSF) delivered a panel discussion on the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø development theme, ‘Strengthening health...
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Exploring disability inclusion in sport: an alumni workshop in Ghana
On 27 October 2022, the British Council, on behalf of the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø, held an online alumni workshop exploring the inclusion of people with disabilities in sport. The event aimed to promote disability inclusion in sport and...
Introducing the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø’s first alumni association in The Gambia
On 2 September 2022, the Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows Alumni Assocation – The Gambia (CoSFAGAM) held their first meeting for members. CoSFAGAM was established in late 2021. The association aims are to promote networking between Commonwealth Alumni to support...
Latest insights from the Alumni Advisory Panel
In June, members of the Alumni Advisory Panel 2021-2023 were invited to take part in a scoping activity and review of the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø Mentoring Programme, as part of ongoing developments to this activity. ÌÇÐĹÙÍø Mentoring Programme The ÌÇÐĹÙÍø Mentoring Programme connects...
Promoting Commonwealth Scholarships in Nigeria and Sierra Leone
On 28 July 2022, the Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows Alumni Association, Nigeria (COSFAN) collaborated with the Commonwealth Alumni Association Sierra Leone (CAASL) to deliver the joint webinar, ‘Mentoring on Access to Commonwealth Scholarships’. The webinar...
Applications are now open for the 2022 ÌÇÐĹÙÍø Research Impact Awards!
Applications for the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø Research Impact Awards (RIA) are now open. The awards celebrate the research and publication endeavours of Commonwealth Scholars and Alumni at the early and mid-career researcher stages. Open to current doctoral Commonwealth Scholars and...
Development in Action webinar series: Mind the borders: Governing borderless climate risks
On Tuesday 31 May, the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø Alumni Team hosted the latest webinar, ‘Mind the borders: Governing borderless climate risks’, delivered by Commonwealth Alumnus Martin Munene. The webinar addressed the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø development theme, Strengthening resilience and response to crises....
Knowledge Hub webinar series: The prospects of bicycle hire as alternative transport
On Tuesday 29 March, the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø Alumni Team hosted the latest webinar in the Knowledge Hub series. Commonwealth Alumnus Dr M Shafiq-ur Rahman presented on the topic, ‘Public Bike-Sharing Schemes (PBSS): Prospects in Bangladesh’. The webinar addressed the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø theme,...
Delivering a Common Future: Alumni in Cameroon mark Commonwealth Day
On Friday 11 March, the Cameroon Alumni of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows (CACSAF) held a one-day hybrid conference to mark Commonwealth Day on Monday 14 March. The theme of the conference was ‘Delivering a Common Future: Connecting, Innovating and Transforming...
Latest insights from the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø’s Alumni Advisory Panel
In January and February, members of the Alumni Advisory Panel 2021-2023 were invited to review the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø’s Pre-Departure Briefing sessions (PDB) and materials, as part of an ongoing review of this activity led by the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø’s Programme and Policy teams. Preparing Scholars...