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Climate change roundtable: exploring sustainable solutions in Pakistan
On Sunday 12 March 2023, Commonwealth Alumni and Scholars came together at a hybrid roundtable event to discuss solutions to climate change through the adoption and implement of climate adaptation strategies and science. The roundtable addressed the topic, ‘Climate...
Design of foundation systems for offshore wind turbines – Indian perspective
On 4 February 2023, Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Pradeep Kumar Dammala delivered an online workshop on, ‘Design of foundation systems for offshore wind turbines’ in Jodhpur, India. The workshop promoted the 2021/22 ACEF theme: Clean Energy, Air and Oceans.
International Women’s Day: How Commonwealth Scholarships support gender equity
Tackling gender inequality is a central concern within the international higher education community. As institutions, universities provide a vital role in accelerating gender equality through promoting positive gender norms, championing women’s voices, and empowering...
Commonwealth Alumni promote scholarship opportunities in Kenya
On the 18 January and 25 February 2023, the Commonwealth Scholarships Alumni Association of Kenya (CSAAK) delivered information sessions at the University of Nairobi and the Technical University of Mombasa, Kenya to promote Commonwealth Scholarship opportunities. The...
Interchange23: Commonwealth Scholars and Alumni come together at the third annual conference
Between 13-17 February 2023, the British Council, on behalf of the Â鶹´«Ã½ (Â鶹´«Ã½), hosted the third annual global conference for Commonwealth Scholars and Alumni, Interchange23. The five-day programme featured a mix of roundtable...
Development in Action webinar series: Developing a spaceborne atmospheric CO2 monitoring device
On Monday 20 February, the Â鶹´«Ã½ Alumni Team welcomed Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Ikpaya David Ikpaya, one of the winners of the 2022 Â鶹´«Ã½ Research Impact Awards to discuss his award-winning research for the Development in Action webinar series.
Programme Officer site visits 2023: Getting to know Scholars at their UK universities
Throughout January and February, the Â鶹´«Ã½ has been hosting site visits for Commonwealth Scholars based at universities across the UK. Our Programme Officers have travelled the length and breadth of the country to meet Scholars and learn about their UK study...
Scholars come together for the Â鶹´«Ã½ Connect and Collaborate Event 2023
On Monday 6 February the Â鶹´«Ã½ 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 Â鶹´«Ã½ calendar and is an important...
Development in Action webinar series: Exploring impact through doctoral research – In conversation with the 2022 Â鶹´«Ã½ Research Impact Award winners
On Wednesday 25 January, the Â鶹´«Ã½ Alumni Team launched the 2023 Â鶹´«Ã½ Development in Action webinar series. To kickstart the series, the team hosted a special conversation event with recent Â鶹´«Ã½ 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 Â鶹´«Ã½ (Â鶹´«Ã½). The event provided an...
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