Lucia Makamure discusses her research decolonising existing knowledge on sovereign debt to resolve the debt crisis in Africa.
Development Impact Stories
Empowering Ugandan Farming Communities through Bees and Black Soldier Flies
The ÌÇÐĹÙÍø is pleased to present its 25th case study demonstrating the impact of Commonwealth Alumni around the world. This study features Dr Deborah Ruth Amulen, a Commonwealth Split-Site Scholar who graduated in 2017 with a PhD in Applied Biological Science. During her...
Transforming Nigeria Agriculture through Practice, Advocacy, and Education
The ÌÇÐĹÙÍø is happy to present its 24th individual impact case study, the latest in our ongoing series highlighting the achievements and impacts of our alumni.  Featured in this case study is Femi Adekoya. Femi is a Commonwealth Alumnus from Nigeria who graduated from...
Promoting Gender Equality in Education, and Tackling Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria
The ÌÇÐĹÙÍø is thrilled to be publishing the 23rd case study in our on-going series demonstrating the impact of Commonwealth Scholarships. Featured in this case study is Taibat Hussain who completed a Master’s degree in Development Economics at SOAS University of London...
Tackling Medical Waste in Nigeria and Widening Access to Tertiary Education
The ÌÇÐĹÙÍø is proud to share our 22nd individual impact case study. This is the latest in our ongoing series of case studies demonstrating the impact of Commonwealth Scholarships on individuals and their communities. Featured in this case study is Babajide Milton...
Exploring high-risk feminism and conflict in Latin America
Dr Julia Zulver highlights her work on women’s mobilisation movements in conflict situations in Latin America.
Using research and community engagement to save coral reefs in the Caribbean islands
Stephen Nimrod highlights his work with local communities to protect coral reefs and marine life in Grenada and the wider Caribbean region.
Development in Action webinar series: Exploring impact through doctoral research: In conversation with the 2023 ÌÇÐĹÙÍø Research Impact Award winners.
On Tuesday 30 January, the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø Alumni Team launched the 2024 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 Maryam Bashir and Dr...
Promoting beekeeping to tackle climate-induced agricultural challenges in India
Dhanshree Chavan explains the benefits of beekeeping for the environment and for supporting small holder farmers in climate-affected regions in India
Promoting collective action to empower refugees and farmers in Uganda
Joseph Mwaka highlights his work strengthening agricultural systems for smallholder farmers through collective action.