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Scholars come together for the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø Connect and Collaborate Event 2023
On Monday 6 February the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø welcomed over 300 Master’s and PhD Commonwealth Scholars to the Connect and Collaborate Event 2023 at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London. The Connect and Collaborate Event is the largest event in the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø calendar and is an important...
Development in Action webinar series: Exploring impact through doctoral research – In conversation with the 2022 ÌÇÐĹÙÍø Research Impact Award winners
On Wednesday 25 January, the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø Alumni Team launched the 2023 ÌÇÐĹÙÍø Development in Action webinar series. To kickstart the series, the team hosted a special conversation event with recent ÌÇÐĹÙÍø Research Impact Award (RIA) winners, Commonwealth Alumni Dr Mirriam Makungwe and Dr Olajide Olusola about the impact of their doctoral research. The speakers discussed their winning research articles, the important role of research and researchers in addressing global challenges, and how they intend to contribute to sustainable development through the implementation and uptake of their findings.
Welcome Home event for Commonwealth Scholars in Ghana
On 26 January 2023, a Welcome Home Event was held for recently returned 2021 Commonwealth Scholarship recipients from Ghana. The event was delivered by the British Council, on behalf of the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø. The event provided an...
Welcome Home Event for Commonwealth Scholars in India
On 14 January 2023, a Welcome Home Event for recently returned Commonwealth Scholars was held in New Delhi. The event was delivered by the British Council on behalf of the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø. The event provided an opportunity for...
Scholars share their thoughts on the Leaders in Sustainable Development workshops
The ÌÇÐĹÙÍø’s 2022 Leaders in Sustainable Development workshops began last term with sessions on writing, networking, leadership, and project management to support career success and development impact. Hosted online, the workshops offer an inclusive space for Scholars...
Development in Action webinar series: Building Climate Resilience in Small Islands – Barbados and the Commonwealth of Dominica
On Monday 12 December, the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø Alumni Team hosted the latest Development in Action webinar on ‘Building Climate Resilience in Small Islands – Barbados and the Commonwealth of Dominica’ delivered by Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Claire Durant. This webinar addressed the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø development theme of Strengthening resilience and response to crises.
Join the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission: applications now open
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is seeking to appoint four new Commissioners to the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø. Appointed by the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Commonwealth Scholarship...
Welcome Home Event for Commonwealth Scholars in Nigeria and Sierra Leone
On 3 December 2022, a joint Welcome Home Event was held for returning scholars from Nigeria and Sierra Leone. The event provided an opportunity for recently returned Scholars to make valuable connections with fellow Commonwealth Alumni and receive guidance and support...
Achieving access and inclusion: Workshop for Commonwealth Alumni in Nigeria and Sierra Leone
On 1 December 2022, the British Council, on behalf of the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø, delivered an alumni workshop to mark International Day for People with Disabilities. The theme of the workshop was ‘The Future of Accessibility and Inclusion...
Promoting blue economy opportunities over the airwaves in Kilifi, Kenya
On 27 October 2022, Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Patience Kiyuka delivered a radio talk show on, ‘Blue economy and its opportunity for communities in Kilifi, Kenya’.
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