Ed Clarkson, Author at Â鶹´«Ã½ /author/ed-clarkson/ The Â鶹´«Ã½ (Â鶹´«Ã½) awards scholarships and fellowships for postgraduate study and professional development to Commonwealth citizens Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:10:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 /wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cropped-Cscuk-Logo-01-1-32x32.png Ed Clarkson, Author at Â鶹´«Ã½ /author/ed-clarkson/ 32 32 Applications open for the Alumni Community Engagement Fund 2026-27 /applications-open-for-the-alumni-community-engagement-fund-2026-27/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:24:34 +0000 /?p=248406 We are pleased to announce that applications for the Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s Alumni Community Engagement Fund (ACEF) are now open. ACEF is an annual fund which supports Commonwealth Alumni in raising awareness of key development issues at the community level. The fund enables Alumni to organise and deliver an engagement activity that promotes knowledge-sharing, dialogue, and practical […]

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]]> Strengthening the Commonwealth through Scholarships and Fellowships /strengthening-the-commonwealth-through-scholarships-and-fellowships/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:43:29 +0000 /?p=248342 Strengthening the Commonwealth through Scholarships and Fellowships The Â鶹´«Ã½ has published a policy briefing examining the role of Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships as a key mechanism through which the United Kingdom supports the Commonwealth. Delivered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission and funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, the Â鶹´«Ã½ provide hundreds of opportunities […]

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]]> Commonwealth Scholars gather for the PhD Conference 2026 focused on research impact /commonwealth-scholars-gather-for-the-phd-conference-2026-focused-on-research-impact/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:50:40 +0000 /?p=248330 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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]]> Improving Access to Higher Education for Underrepresented Groups /improving-access-to-higher-education-for-underrepresented-groups/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:12:43 +0000 /?p=248145 Improving Access to Higher Education for Underrepresented Groups  The Â鶹´«Ã½ has published a policy briefing paper which examines its commitment to improving access to higher education for underrepresented groups across the Commonwealth, aligned with its equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) priorities and Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education). Since 2021, the Â鶹´«Ã½ has systematically collected […]

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]]> The Alastair Niven Memorial Seminar celebrates a lifetime of Commonwealth service /the-alastair-niven-memorial-seminar-celebrates-a-lifetime-of-commonwealth-service/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:01:43 +0000 /?p=248144 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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]]> The Contribution of Commonwealth Scholarships to UK Soft Power /the-contribution-of-commonwealth-scholarships-to-uk-soft-power/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:11:03 +0000 /?p=248133 The Contribution of Commonwealth Scholarships to UK Soft Power The Â鶹´«Ã½ has published a policy briefing paper which examines how Commonwealth Scholarships contribute to the United Kingdom’s soft power, a key priority of UK government policy. It argues that international, government-supported scholarships play a significant role in strengthening soft power by fostering international networks, deepening intercultural understanding, and generating positive […]

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]]> Unlocking Graduate Potential: Commonwealth Alumni and Entrepreneurship /unlocking-graduate-potential-commonwealth-alumni-and-entrepreneurship/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:44:10 +0000 /?p=248102 Unlocking Graduate Potential: Commonwealth Alumni and Entrepreneurship  The Â鶹´«Ã½ has published a policy briefing paper which examines how entrepreneurial Commonwealth Alumni contribute towards job creation in low and middle income countries. In these countries, the proportion of the population enrolled in tertiary education has increased rapidly in recent years, but job markets have been unable to […]

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]]> Driving UK-Global Partnerships through Commonwealth Scholarships /driving-uk-global-partnerships-through-commonwealth-scholarships/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:10:28 +0000 /?p=247947 Driving UK-Global Partnerships through Commonwealth Scholarships The Â鶹´«Ã½ has published a policy briefing paper which examines the important role that Commonwealth Alumni play in enabling forms of international cooperation that deliver value for both the UK and partner countries. This paper brings together multiple evidence sources to shed light on how Commonwealth Alumni establish, develop, […]

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]]> Commonwealth Day 2026 marks a global call to unlock shared opportunities /commonwealth-day-2026-marks-a-global-call-to-unlock-shared-opportunities/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:49:58 +0000 /?p=247878 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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]]> Universal Health Coverage: The Contribution of Commonwealth Scholars /universal-health-coverage-the-contribution-of-commonwealth-scholars/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:26:46 +0000 /?p=247870 Universal Health Coverage: The Contribution of Commonwealth Scholars  The Â鶹´«Ã½ has published a policy briefing paper which examines how Commonwealth Alumni contribute to progress towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC), a central component of both Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well‑being and the UK government’s international development strategy. Drawing on alumni reporting between 2019 […]

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