Alumni Team, Author at Â鶹´«Ã½ /author/alumni-team/ The Â鶹´«Ã½ (Â鶹´«Ã½) awards scholarships and fellowships for postgraduate study and professional development to Commonwealth citizens Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:56:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 /wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cropped-Cscuk-Logo-01-1-32x32.png Alumni Team, Author at Â鶹´«Ã½ /author/alumni-team/ 32 32 Cameroon Alumni Champion UK Connections /cameroon-alumni-champion-uk-connections/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:09:21 +0000 /?p=248504 Commonwealth Alumni in Cameroon recently participated in PROMOTE 2026, the biggest in international exhibition for Enterprises, SMEs and Partnerships. Held in Yaoundé from 12–21 June 2026, PROMOTE brought together enterprises, SMEs, partners, public institutions, and international stakeholders for ten days of exhibitions, discussions, and networking. Against this high-profile backdrop, alumni-focused activities provided an important platform […]

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]]> Cameroon welcomes home Commonwealth and Chevening Scholars /cameroon-welcomes-home-commonwealth-and-chevening-scholars/ Fri, 29 May 2026 11:28:55 +0000 /?p=248299 On 13 May, the British High Commission in Yaounde, Cameroon, hosted a joint Welcome Home reception for recently returned Commonwealth and Chevening Scholars. The event celebrated the achievements of the returning Scholars following their postgraduate studies in the UK and provided an opportunity for these new alumni to share how they intend to implement their […]

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]]> Commonwealth Alumni promote scholarship opportunities in Lesotho /commonwealth-alumni-promote-scholarship-opportunities-in-lesotho/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:42:06 +0000 /?p=248267 In March, the Lesotho Commonwealth Alumni Association (LCAA) delivered an information session on Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships. Held in Maseru, the session aimed to raise awareness of distance learning postgraduate study opportunities offered by UK universities. Through alumni-led presentations, the session was designed to demystify international scholarships and provide practical guidance to prospective applicants on […]

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]]> Safer maize storage, stronger harvests in Ghana /safer-maize-storage-stronger-harvests-in-ghana/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:34:40 +0000 /?p=248514 From November 2025 to February 2026, Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Barbara Amoah led workshops in Ghana, building awareness and practical skills to improve post-harvest management and promote safer storage solutions.

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]]> Bridging Minds Initiative: an intergenerational mental health dialogue in Cameroon /bridging-minds-initiative-an-intergenerational-mental-health-dialogue-in-cameroon/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:12:01 +0000 /?p=247954 On 14 February 2026, Commonwealth Alumnus Alvine Tetu Akwei led an intergenerational mental health dialogue in Yaoundé, Cameroon, bringing together older and younger community members.

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]]> Brain Training: Supporting future entrepreneurs in Bangladesh /brain-training-supporting-future-entrepreneurs-in-bangladesh/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:18:55 +0000 /?p=248475 From December 2025 to February 2026, Commonwealth Alumnus Jewel Kumar Roy delivered the Business Blueprint Ideathon, training university students in entrepreneurship and practical skills for the evolving job market.

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]]> Community Resilience and Knowledge: Talanoa on Flood Mitigation in Lawai Village, Fiji /community-resilience-and-knowledge-talanoa-on-flood-mitigation-in-lawai-village-fiji/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:53:54 +0000 /?p=247764 Lawai Village is dealing with the severe consequences of riverbank erosion and flooding. In December 2025, Commonwealth Alumnus Milika Sobey led a Talanoa on flood mitigation for villagers and local authorities.

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]]> Re-igniting the dream: an intergenerational dialogue on women’s rights and empowerment in Grenada /re-igniting-the-dream-an-intergenerational-dialogue-on-womens-rights-and-empowerment-in-grenada/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:31:28 +0000 /?p=248656 On 21 February 2026, Commonwealth Alumnus Elaine Henry-McQueen convened an intergenerational dialogue in St. George’s, Grenada, co-hosted by Senator the Hon. Dr Dessima Williams, diplomat and founder of the Grenada Education and Development Programme (GRENED).

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]]> Interchange26: Exploring Equity, Fair Trade, and Innovation Across the Commonwealth /interchange26-exploring-equity-fair-trade-and-innovation-across-the-commonwealth/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:41:53 +0000 /?p=247740 Between 3–5 February 2026, Commonwealth Scholars and Alumni joined the Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s annual global conference, Interchange26, to explore how equity, fair trade, and social enterprise can shape a more inclusive global future. The conference included alumni-led keynotes, panel discussions, and interactive workshops. You can read the bios for all speakers here. Setting the Stage for Equity […]

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]]> Empowering Gambian entrepreneurs through business and finance training /empowering-gambian-entrepreneurs-through-business-and-finance-training/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:15:40 +0000 /?p=247961 In December 2025, Commonwealth Alumnus Saikou Jeng delivered business management and financial literacy skills training for local entrepreneurs in Jambanjelly, a peri-urban community in The Gambia.

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