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Getting to the interview stage of the Chevening application process is a significant achievement. What can you do now in preparation for acing the interview?

On 16-19 February, we'll be hosting our first virtual conference for Chevening Officers. Explore what will be taking place over an exciting four days!

Asking for what you want can be difficult. It means being vulnerable, so it's not entirely surprising that so many of us dislike doing it. Yet being vocal about what you want can offer huge benefits for professional success.

Developing an advanced skill set and building meaningful professional relationships: the two pillars of professional success. We speak with medical doctor, global health specialist and 2017 Chevening Alum, Dr Frederick Mate.

Virtual events Southbank Centre online season Ongoing With many entertainment venues shut for physical events, broadcasts from the world of music, literature and film are being streamed for you to enjoy in the comfort of your own home for a fraction of the cost! Pancake Day 16th February Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday, is traditionally […]

Progress requires leadership. It requires leaders to convene the perspectives of many, action the best ideas and collectively raise the overall standard of practice. We talk to María García Holley, a passionate advocate for the arts, about how to lead progress in the sector.

As future leaders, young people really can influence politics and benefit society

Our experiences shape who we are. Our successes, failures, monumental moments and everyday occurrences, all guide our life decisions and shape our identities. How can we use our experiences to help us succeed professionally?

Chevening unites scholars across the globe, but for some the bond goes far deeper.

With 30,000 species closer to extinction, will virtual reality be the future? And what is being done to preserve and protect these creatures at risk?