Events

Explore our ongoing programme of talks, workshops, and cultural events designed to support your learning and connect you with our global Chevening community.

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Volunteer with Plant Mcr from February – May

Manchester

£Free

Join us for a unique opportunity to support Plant Mcr which specialises in transforming urban areas into vibrant, welcoming green spaces that help bring communities together. Activities on the day include planting, pruning, soil preparation and more.  Sign up to volunteer! Please note: Scholars who sign up are expected to attend all the following volunteering […]

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Celebrate International Women’s Day with Chevening

Manchester

£10

Join us for an inspiring, in-person event to mark International Women’s Day! We’ll explore women’s leadership and social impact through history. Hear from a keynote speaker on women’s leadership and social change Take part in meaningful conversations around equality and impact Explore the history and legacy of women’s activism during a guided visit to the […]

Explore Penrhyn Castle in North Wales

Penrhyn Castle, Bangor, North Wales 

£10

Step back in time with a full-day immersive visit to Penrhyn Castle, a 19th-century neo-Norman masterpiece in North Wales.

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Ideas Connect – Supporting development for inclusive and effective societies

A group of people smiling and shaking hands University of Bath

£ Free

Join us for an engaging session at the University of Bath, focused on how to create positive, lasting impact in your community. You’ll learn practical strategies to address local challenges and build solutions that last. This is particularly relevant for: Scholars planning to return home to lead NGOs, community initiatives, or government programmes Those interested […]

Get moving in a Katumba drumming and movement workshop!

Katumba Culture Hub, John Archer Hall #1, 68 Upper Hill St. Liverpool, L8 1YR

£Free

Immerse yourself in the Katumba experience, a movement and drumming workshop designed to energise, connect, and inspire. It’s a chance to take a break from the classroom and power up your wellbeing,  releasing stress, boosting your mood, and allowing you to reconnect with fellow Cheveners. This high-energy, interactive session introduces you to Afro-Indigenous rhythms and […]

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Step back in time in Manchester

Manchester 

£10

Join us for a fascinating trip back in time! We’ll explore 1800s Manchester with a visit to the city and the home of the eminent Victorian writer Elizabeth Gaskell. Manchester in the 19th century was an industrial and economic powerhouse that gave rise to ideas that radiated across Britain and Europe and gave it a […]

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Chevening Conference 2026

Chevening scholars Loughborough University, London Campus, Stratford.

£Free

Get ready for Chevening Conference 2026, this year hosted by the Loughborough University at their London campus.

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Four Nations Tour: Northern Ireland

Picture of Giants Causeway in Northern Ireland with the sea hitting the rocks Northern Ireland

£20

The Four Nations series showcases the UK’s four capitals. This time, Chevening scholars invited to join a two-day event in Northern Ireland! Agenda Day 1: A walking tour through Belfast city centre will show the major landmarks and the unique history of the cultural divide that still shapes today’s society. We will then visit the […]