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Use your Chevening year to discover the capital of Wales, a city that fuses the modern with tradition. Find out what Cardiff has to offer below.

On the 25 January every year, Burns Night is celebrated in Scotland. But what is Burns Night, and where does the celebration come from? We invited one of our resident Scots to explain to us. Who is Robert Burns? Robert Burns was a famous 18th century Scottish poet and lyricist and is considered by many […]

Current Chevening Scholars are invited to submit their proposals to present at the 2023 Chevening Conference.

Is 2023 the year you become a #Chevening Scholar? Whatever you’re hoping to achieve, writing a list of new year’s resolutions is a great way to keep you focussed. Read on to find out what some of our Chevening community have on their lists this year.

What did you get up to over the winter break? If you’re looking for ideas of how to make the most of your time in the UK, Current Chevening Scholar and Social Media Ambassador (SMA) Priska Putri takes us along for the ride on her travels around Scotland.

Chevening is much more than a year of fully funded study in the UK. Once you’re a part of our prestigious community, you’re part of a community for life. Find out more about the full range of benefits that come with being a Chevening Scholar.

Chevening Alumnus Kourosh Ziabari is an important voice in the fight against climate change. We find out more.

Years of conflict have left their mark on Syria's historic cities, some of the oldest in the world. We hear about the achievements of Chevening Alumnus Ali Esmaiel in restoring and protecting the remarkable world heritage sites in Syria.

Read our top tips and tricks for making your money go further whilst living in the UK as a Chevening Scholar.

Get your scarves and gloves ready! Here are some of the top activities and events happening in the UK this December.